Hospitality Business Summer Program

The Hospitality Business Summer Program is an ideal way to discover the realm of international hospitality and events management in a program that combines fun with learning.

Participants are immersed in hospitality culture through field trips and lead a project producing one event.

Date
11 July – 18 July 2027

Location
London or Switzerland

Age
15-17

Unforgettable moments

Impressive diversity within a close-knit community

At Glion, you will join with students from many other countries to cultivate the celebrated Glion Spirit in a family-style, multicultural community that embraces diversity and collaboration. The courses challenge you to work in teams to bring a uniquely global perspective to your studies. The activities and sports will give you a chance to experience new things and get a taste of life in other places. Our faculty members and visiting lecturers will share their insights with you. In the end, you will emerge with exceptional cultural knowledge, industry connections and international friendships that will last a lifetime.

Program highlights

Discover the best of Switzerland and London with our Summer Program.

The emphasis is on fun, friendships and learning, so you can expect the following and much more:

  • Expert-led workshops
  • Hospitality insights
  • Sports activities
  • Excursions
  • Delicious dinners – formal and informal

Summer Program Options

Discover Hospitality Business at Glion during the summer, with one-week programs in Switzerland and London offering two distinctive perspectives on this global industry. Or extend your experience to two weeks by combining Hospitality Business with Luxury Business. Whichever route you choose, expect hands-on learning, industry exposure and unforgettable experiences with students from around the world.

1-Week Program

Glion, Switzerland

Dates
11 – 18 July 2027

Discover hospitality where Glion’s story began. Develop practical skills across culinary arts, service and rooms division while learning how the different elements of a hospitality business work together to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

1-Week Program

London, UK

Dates
11 – 18 July 2027

Explore international hospitality from the heart of one of the world’s great global cities. Combining interactive workshops with visits to leading businesses, the program introduces you to hospitality management, guest experience and the standards behind successful international operations.

2-Week Program

London, UK & Glion, Switzerland

Dates
11 – 25 July 2027

Start with Hospitality Business in London, exploring the industry through workshops and visits, before travelling to Switzerland for a week immersed in Luxury Business. It is an opportunity to see how hospitality expertise can connect with the world of luxury brands and experiences.

2-Week Program

Glion, Switzerland

Dates
11 – 25 July 2027

Build your foundations in Hospitality Business during your first week at Glion, then broaden your perspective with a week dedicated to Luxury Business. The two-week format reveals the connections between service excellence, guest experience, brand value and the wider luxury economy.

Program Schedule

London, United Kingdom

11 July – 18 July**

 

Sunday 11 July

All Day
Arrivals to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Afternoon
Team building activity

Evening
Welcome BBQ

 

Monday 12 July

Morning
Introduction to Hospitality

Afternoon
Mocktail masterclass & pottery decorating

Evening
Dinner in Putney

 

Tuesday 13 July

Morning
Introduction to F&B

Afternoon
Afternoon tea & London sightseeing tour

Evening
Dinner & West End theater show

 

Wednesday 14 July

Morning
Introduction to Hotel Commercial Strategy

Afternoon
Visit, lunch & Q&A at a five-star hotel

Evening
Bowling & dinner

 

Thursday 15 July

Morning
Overview of Hotel Types & Brands

Afternoon & Evening
Visit, tour & dinner at a leading hotel

 

Friday 16 July

Morning
Leadership Topics

Afternoon
Visit & tour of five-star hotel

Evening
Visit to a luxury department store

 

Saturday 17 July

Morning
Breakfast in a boutique hotel

Afternoon & Evening
Outdoor team building activity & BBQ

 

Sunday 18 July

Morning
Departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) & transfer for those continuing the program in Switzerland

 

**This is an example program. A confirmed schedule will be given to participants upon arrival.

Program Schedule

Glion/Montreux, Switzerland

11 July – 18 July**

 

Sunday 11 July

All Day
Arrivals to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Afternoon
Montreux city tour

Evening
Icebreaker, welcome mocktail & dinner

 

Monday 12 July

Morning
Business trends in Luxury Hotels

Afternoon
Excursion to Lavaux vineyards

Evening
Visit & dinner at five-star hotel

 

Tuesday 13 July

Morning
Delivering a Luxury Guest Experience

Afternoon
Wakeboarding on Lake Geneva

Evening
Dinner & games night

 

Wednesday 14 July

Morning
The Art of Mixology Workshop

Afternoon
Excursion to Gstaad

Evening
Visit & dinner at five-star hotel

 

Thursday 15 July

Morning
Art de la Table Workshop

Afternoon & Evening
Excursion to Villars-sur-Ollon with visit, tour & dinner at a five-star hotel

 

Friday 16 July

Morning
Sushi workshop

Afternoon
Boat trip on Lake Geneva & museum visit

Evening
Dinner on campus

 

Saturday 17 August

Morning
Cablecar to Moléson

Afternoon
Lunch in Gruyère & visit to chocolate factory

Evening
Farewell BBQ

 

Sunday 18 August

Morning
Departures from Geneva Airport (GVA)

 

**This is an example program. A confirmed schedule will be given to participants upon arrival.

Fees and Entry Requirements

Fees

Glion/Montreux, Switzerland
One week program 11 – 18 July 2027
CHF 3,400

London, United Kingdom
One week program 11 – 18 July 2027
GBP 2,900

United Kingdom & Switzerland
Two week program 11 – 25 July 2027
CHF 7,200

Glion, Switzerland
Two week program 11 – 25 July 2027
CHF 6,000

Bachelor’s degree offer

After completion, any student who enrolls in a Glion or Les Roches undergraduate degree program will have the Summer Program fee deducted from the first semester’s tuition fees.

Entry requirements

Age
Students must be over the age of 15, and under the age of 18 years old at the start of the program.

Valid Passport
Students must hold a valid passport. Nationals of any country can apply and follow the process for obtaining a visa for Switzerland, if required.

Health Insurance
Students must have a valid health insurance for the location of their chosen Hospitality Business Summer Program.

English Language Qualification
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:

  • International English Language Test (IELTS): 4.5
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Overall 3.0
  • First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
  • A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher could also be considered
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