Luxury Hospitality Summer Program
Date: 30 July – 04 August 2023
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, fastgrowing and professionally-rewarding industry.
“Discover the exciting world of Luxury Hospitality”
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
In order to use your time in the best way, you’ll be provided with a full timetable of classes, workshops, visits and industry-focused leisure activities when you arrive. Below is an example of the typical schedule that you can get upon arrival.
Day 1
Morning
Arrivals to Geneva Airport
Afternoon
Introduction to Glion Switzerland
Evening
Welcome dinner
Day 2
Morning
Table art and service in Gastronomic Restaurant
Afternoon
Shopping and Lakeside activities in Montreux
Evening
Service Excellence
Day 3
Morning
Gastronomic Cuisine
Afternoon
International Olympic Museum, Lausanne
Evening
Visit and Dinner at Five-Star Hotel in Lausanne
Day 4
Morning
Visit to Luxury Watchmaker in Geneva
Afternoon
Luxury hospitality Visits in Geneva
Evening
Dinner with Glion Alumni in Geneva
Day 5
Morning
The Universe of Wine
Afternoon
Business trends in Luxury Hotels and events
Evening
Visit and Dinner at a Luxury Spa and Wellness Center
Day 6
Morning
Cocktail Workshop
Afternoon
Luxury Guest Experience
Evening
Swiss Cheese Fondue Night
Day 7
Morning
Hospitality and Luxury Operations
Afternoon
Behind-the-scenes in a Five-Star Hotel
Evening
Dinner at a Five-Star Hotel in Montreux
Day 8
Morning
Departure from Geneva Airport (GVA)
