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Having already accumulated an impressive list of luxury names on his resume, Glion Master’s graduate Louis Becker is today Prestige Sales Manager for Rémy Cointreau in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. And that means responsibility for a spirit that is arguably the most prestigious of all: LOUIS XIII Cognac.

Glion alumnus and self-described ‘hotel midwife’ Massimo Ianni spoke to The Insider’s Ben McCormick about regenerative hospitality, the difference it can make and the pathways that led to him to becoming an advocate for it.

What is the real story surrounding AI adoption in the luxury sector? And what can we learn from the organizations which have moved forward with the technology most enthusiastically? The Insider got some answers to these questions – and plenty of other insights – from Digital Luxury Group, a Geneva-based strategy, intelligence and creative consultancy serving luxury and premium brands.

In her second guest article for The Insider, Dominika Kustosz-Lee, an art and luxury expert who specializes in the Korean market, analyzes the unique symbiosis that occurs when artist and luxury maison come together in the spirit of creativity…

A new research paper co-authored by Glion academic Mikèle Landry brings fresh insights to the service interaction between brands and their customers, arguing that giving the customer more agency in this relationship is essential for co-creating value. The Insider spoke to Mikèle to discover more…

Glion alumni Alessia Minatta and Guillaume Criquet have immersed themselves in the rarified world of the luxury watch boutique. A dream assignment, then, for The Insider’s Martin Green as he discovers the secrets of selling some of the planet’s most desirable timepieces…

Nature is in full bloom as we prepare the 10th instalment of our World’s Best Luxury Destinations series. And where better than the ‘Emerald Isle’ to celebrate this small but significant anniversary...

Ulkar Mammadzada has never been afraid of stepping outside her comfort zone, having moved abroad to study Law at just 17 years old, before discovering the delights of hospitality and securing a government scholarship to open up a very different future by joining Glion. Now she’s engaged in her biggest challenge yet: launching the UAE’s premier offer aggregator app, DiscGo.

It’s a concept that’s been around for more than a century, but how much do you really know about conspicuous consumption, its origins and – more importantly – how changing attitudes to it are influencing today’s luxury sector? Join Glion faculty Dr. Evrim De Groot for an in-depth exploration of this seminal phrase…

Season 2 of The Insider Podcast continues as we tackle the hottest topic on the hospitality business agenda: AI. Enjoy these expert insights from Dr. Alessio Delpero.

As an investor and hospitality entrepreneur, Glion alumnus Grisha Davidoff has been an enthusiastic adopter of AI. Following a recent Hospitality and Luxury Insight Council (HLIC) ‘Expert Session’, at which he shared his experience, Grisha spoke to The Insider about the technology’s applications, advantages and future.

At the intersection of two of the world's most dynamic industries, luxury and hospitality, sits a research opportunity that has – until now – remained largely unexplored. The Glion Research, Partnerships & Innovation (GRPI) team, led by Dr. Tiia Mäkinen, intends to change that. This is not just academic ambition; it is institutional strategy. We invited Tiia to tell us more…

At The Insider, we’ve interviewed plenty of Glion alumni performing important corporate roles; we’ve also spoken to a wide array of successful entrepreneurs. But never someone doing both simultaneously – until we met the remarkable Michelle Cristina Bühler…

What makes us associate certain smells with specific feelings and memories? What goes into the process of creating a brand-new fragrance? And can our Glion brand identity be encapsulated in a perfume? The Insider’s Martin Green met up with Maurizio Predieri, creator of Ephèmera Firenze and founder of the Scent Identity Design method, to get some answers…

When Mamta Reid founded Tudore Tranquility in Tokyo, she brought with her a sharp entrepreneurial instinct and a vision for what plant-based fine dining could be. Completing an Executive Master’s in Luxury Management and Guest Experience at Glion has since given her the theoretical rigor to build on that foundation and the clarity to take it much further. The Insider discovers more…

With her passion for interior design awakened while studying at Glion, Alice Calemard set out to fulfil her dreams – and not even a cancer diagnosis could stop her. The Insider’s Martin Green met up with Alice to discover more…

Already a hit with the Glion students who’ve tried it, Dr. DAG is an innovative new soft drink that features a unique blend of plants, mushroom and healthy vitamins. The Insider discovers more from its creator and driving force, Glion faculty member Mariana Palmeiro…

How does a Vietnamese boat refugee end up running a company that helps hotels improve profit conversion and delivers a return on investment that frequently tops 1000% in the first year? The Insider's Ben McCormick spoke to Glion alumnus Young Nguyen to find out.