How remote destinations are creating unusual hospitality career opportunities
Nowadays, travel buffs are going to the ends of the Earth for the most authentic vacation experiences and this trend is creating some extraordinary new hospitality jobs. Here’s a look at the origins...
View ArticleSix dream internships for hospitality degree students
Internships set the foundation of professional development and foster the “savoir-faire and savoir-vivre” that make hospitality graduates so popular with employers. At Glion, students choose their...
View ArticleInsights from EURO 2016: the evolution of international sports events and...
This years’ Euro2016 by UEFA was the largest to-date as an estimated 2.4 million spectators filled the stadiums across France with over 4 million people visiting the 10 Host City Fan Zones, and...
View ArticleFour reasons hospitality professionals should apply for online MBA right now
When it comes to advancing one’s career in the hospitality industry, timing is important. The world of hospitality and tourism thrives on the rise and fall of seasonal demand and summer is an ideal...
View ArticleGlion’s student-run restaurant opens to the public
Starting August 9th, Glion Institute of Higher Education is opening its student-run restaurant to the public. The Hotel des Alpes Restaurant, La Table des Alpes, will serve lunch and dinner from...
View ArticleThe future of hospitality careers is grey…haired
Three ways hospitality managers can get into the luxury health services market for the world’s aging population. We’ve heard a lot about Millennials in the hospitality and tourism industries lately,...
View ArticleA Hotel Marketing Project for Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
On August 17th Glion welcomed Gregory Laguesse, the Marketing and Digital Media Manager of the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace property, to launch a hospitality marketing challenge for the class...
View ArticleBlood, sweat and beers: a recipe for event management training
Once again, Glion students from our Event, Sport and Entertainment Management program participated in the production of the Matterhorn Ultraks Trail Run event in Zermatt on August 19-20, 2016. This...
View ArticleLuxury brand management insights from Glion’s Innovation in Luxury Conference
We are pleased to announce that Glion’s Innovation in Luxury Conference was a tremendous success. On the morning of Wednesday, September 21, 2016, the Marriott auditorium was filled to capacity with...
View ArticleHow to trade your day-job for a hospitality career
Like sailboats that start out in the local port and waters, most of us start out our careers by staying close to what we know: our familiar places, people and skills. And while familiar and reassuring...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Hospitality internship in The Congo
A student’s account of work experience at the Kempinski Fleuve Congo, Kinshasa By Fernando Guardia O’Kelly Many would tremble at the idea of working in the country known as The Democratic Republic of...
View ArticleGlion partners with World Travel Market 2016
Glion Institute of Higher Education, one of the world’s top three hospitality management schools for an international career, is teaming up with World Travel Market, the leading global event for the...
View ArticleGlion partners with Luxury Travel conference
The Glion Institute of Higher Education has partnered with The New York Times Luxury Travel conference, taking place on 1-2 December at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. Glion will be supporting to promote...
View ArticleGlion innovation recognized at Worldwide Hospitality Awards
We’re delighted to have received the award for “Best Innovation in an Educational Program 2016” at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards during a ceremony at InterContinental Paris Le Grand, France, on 14...
View ArticleFaculty spotlight: Mr. Gilbert, F&B instructor for hospitality management...
A quick Q&A session with Mathieu Gilbert, service instructor for Glion’s hospitality management courses. By the Glion Gazette Editorial Team Mathieu Gilbert, or better known as Mr. Gilbert, is one...
View ArticleTen luxury trends to watch, from the NYT Luxury Travel Conference in Singapore
Glion Institute of Higher Education partnered with The New York Times Luxury Travel conference, which took place on 1-2 December at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. For this event, Glion sent representatives...
View ArticleWinners of the Hotel Marketing Project for Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
A group of Glion students received special recognition for their social media project: Weddings at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace. The prize is a complimentary dinner for 6 people at the seasonal venue...
View ArticleGlion students make dreams come true for Sumba Hotel School and ShareADream
Throughout 2016, Glion students came out in force to support the efforts of the Glion Charity Committee (GCC), attending events and making donations to help the committee achieve their fund-raising...
View ArticleGlion’s 2016 Year in Review
The year of 2016 brought many exciting changes and visitors to Glion Institute of Higher Education, across all campuses and throughout every department. We’ve seen the opening of new facilities, the...
View Article2017 Hospitality Industry Trends: Technology & Customer Experience
The latest technology influencing 2017 hospitality industry trends Technology is advancing at an alarming rate, especially in the hospitality and tourism industry. Customer-facing interactions are...
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