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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
19 July – 02 August 2026

Location
London and/or Switzerland

Age
15-17

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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

Choose the summer experience that suits you best, from a one-week deep dive in either London or Glion to a two-week journey across both. Each program offers hands-on learning, industry visits, and a taste of life at a top hospitality school.

1-Week Course

London, UK

Dates
19 July – 26 July 2026

Through workshops and trips to world-famous brands, you will learn what it takes to manage an international hospitality business. The schedule includes a visit to a luxury department store and a tour of a luxury hotel.

1-Week Course

Glion, Switzerland

Dates
26 July – 02 August 2026

The Summer Program takes you to the birthplace of hospitality – Switzerland. Here you will learn hands-on hospitality skills in kitchen, service and rooms divisions, and visit local attractions.

2-Week Course

Switzerland & UK

Dates
19 July – 02 August 2026

If you are looking to truly immerse yourself in hospitality and see the industry from two cultural perspectives, you can choose to complete a week in both Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Program Schedule

London, United Kingdom

19 July – 26 July**

 

Sunday 19 July

All Day
Arrivals to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Afternoon
Team building activity

Evening
Welcome BBQ

 

Monday 20 July

Morning
The Global Hospitality, Event & Luxury Tourism Industry

Afternoon
Ten-pin bowling

Evening
Dinner in the city

 

Tuesday 21 July

Morning
Opening a New Hotel & Luxury Venue

Afternoon
Chelsea FC stadium visit & tour

Evening
Dinner in Putney Bridge

 

Wednesday 22 July

Morning
Tour & lunch at Windsor Castle

Afternoon
Operating an Independent Hotel

Evening
Dinner at a boutique hotel

 

Thursday 23 July

Morning
Food & Beverage Concept Development

Afternoon
Theater show

Evening
Shopping trip to London Designer Outlet & dinner

 

Friday 24 July

Morning
Entrepreneurship & Career Options

Afternoon
Afternoon tea, tour & presentation at a luxury hotel

Evening
Dinner in Putney

 

Saturday 25 July

Morning
Visit to an immersive art experience

Afternoon
Shopping trip to Selfridges & open top bus sightseeing tour

Evening
Dinner on campus & awards ceremony

 

Sunday 26 July

Morning
Departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

 

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

Program Schedule

Glion/Montreux, Switzerland

26 July – 02 August**

 

Sunday 26 July

All Day
Arrivals to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Afternoon
Montreux city tour

Evening
Introduction to Glion and welcome dinner

 

Monday 27 July

Morning
Cooking class

Afternoon
Wakeboarding on Lake Geneva

Evening
Move night on campus

 

Tuesday 28 July

Morning
The Art of Mixology

Afternoon
Free time in Crans-Montana

Evening
Visit & dinner at a five-star hotel in Crans-Montana

 

Wednesday 29 July

Morning
Business Trends in Luxury Hotels & Events

Afternoon
Excursion to Gstaad including five-star hotel visit & visit to a luxury boutique

Evening
Dinner at a five-star hotel in Gstaad

 

Thursday 30 July

Morning
Art de la Table

Afternoon
Five-star hotel visit & free time in Montreux

Evening
Dinner at five-star hotel in Montreux

 

Friday 31 July

Morning
Delivering a Luxury Guest Experience

Afternoon
Lake Geneva boat trip & museum visit

Evening
BBQ on campus

 

Saturday 01 August

All Day
Day trip to Gruyères including museum visit

Evening
Farewell BBQ & awards ceremony

 

Sunday 02 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

London, United Kingdom
One week program 19 July–26 July 2026
GBP 2,970

Glion/Montreux, Switzerland
One week program 26 July–02 August 2026
CHF 3,370

United Kingdom & Switzerland
Two week program 19 July–02 July 2025
CHF 7,220

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.

Letter of Motivation or Recommendation
Students are recommended to write a short letter of motivation or to request a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or education counselor.

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): 450
  • First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
  • A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher could also be considered

Get to know our Swiss Campuses

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