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Luxury Hospitality Summer Program

Date
19 July – 26 July 2026

Location
Switzerland

Ages
18-26

At Glion, we’ve been teaching the art of luxury hospitality since 1962. Now we’ve gathered all those years of hospitality know-how into a summer program designed specifically for 18 to 26 year-olds.

Across one exciting and immersive week, you will enjoy the perfect introduction to this exciting, fast-growing and professionally-rewarding industry.

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Unforgettable moments

Experience luxury hospitality first-hand

At Glion, we’ve been teaching the art of luxury hospitality since 1962. Now we’ve gathered all those years of hospitality know-how into a summer program designed specifically for 18 to 26 year-olds.

Across one exciting and immersive week, you will enjoy the perfect introduction to this exciting, fast-growing and professionally-rewarding industry. Our Luxury Hospitality Summer Program is the perfect opportunity for you to sample the dynamic and diverse luxury hospitality industry, and to discover why Glion is the destination of choice for ambitious young talents seeking to forge successful, global careers.

Program highlights

During this one-week program, you will be able to join academic masterclasses in service excellence and operations, as well as practical workshops in gastronomy, fine wines and cocktail mixology.

You will gain valuable insights into the trends that matter in the luxury and hospitality industries, while enjoying the exclusive visits to numerous luxury establishments.

  • Academic Masterclasses
  • Industry Insights
  • Practical arts workshops
  • Exclusive visits
  • Gourmet dinners

Program Itinerary

Glion/Montreux, Switzerland

19 July – 26 July**

 

Sunday 19 July

All Day
Arrivals to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Afternoon
Montreux city tour

Evening
Introduction to Glion and welcome dinner

 

Monday 20 July

Morning
Table Art and Service in a Gastronomic Restaurant

Afternoon
Cocktail workshop

Evening
Visit & dinner at a five-star hotel in Montreux

 

Tuesday 21 July

Morning
Gastronomic Cuisine workshop

Afternoon
Boat trip on Lake Geneva & museum visit

Evening
Visit & dinner at a five-star hotel in Lausanne

 

Wednesday 22 July

Morning
Excursion to Geneva & visit to luxury establishment

Afternoon
Free time in Geneva

Evening
Visit & dinner at a five-star hotel in Geneva

 

Thursday 23 July

Morning
Luxury Service Excellence

Afternoon
Business Trends in Luxury Hotels and Events

Evening
Wine tasting & dinner in the Lavaux vineyards

 

Friday 24 July

Morning
Hospitality & Luxury Operations

Afternoon
Delivering a Luxury Guest Experience

Evening
Private boat trip & dinner on lake Geneva

 

Saturday 25 July

Morning
The Universe of Wine

Afternoon
Visit to a golf club

Evening
Farewell BBQ

 

Sunday 26 July

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 19 -26 July 2026

CHF 4,020


Bachelor or Master degree offer

After completion, any student who enrolls in a Glion Bachelor or Master degree program will have the Luxury Hospitality Summer Program fee deducted from the first semester’s tuition fees*. This offer is not valid with any other scholarship package.

*Offer valid for three years from the start of your Luxury Hospitality Summer Program.

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 be over the age of 18, and under the age of 27 years old at the start of the program.

Health Insurance
Students must have a valid health insurance for Switzerland.

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
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