The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education have announced the 30 finalists of the Hospitality Challenge, an initiative designed to identify ideas and individuals capable of accelerating the recovery of the tourism sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in June 2020, the Hospitality Challenge has received almost 600 applications from all […]
With a portfolio of courses based on strong partnerships with prestigious education institutions, City Unity College strives towards academic excellence, says Academic Dean Andreas Sammoutis. Founded in 1999, the college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a number of fields including International Hospitality and Tourism Management – a field
Les Roches Crans-Montana campus The Innovation Hub at Les Roches Crans-Montana has welcomed its first incubation projects and embraced the cutting-edge digital expertise of six world-class tech companies. First revealed in June this year, the Innovation Hub was officially launched on Friday, during an e-conference. The companies joining the hub are Rayshaper specializing
Photo Source: @Municipality of Rethymno A new school for tourist guides opened this month in Rethymno, Crete, as part of the Tourism Ministry’s efforts to upgrade tourism training and education. Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas together with Deputy Infrastructure Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis, and of Rethymno Mayor George Marinakis inaugurated the Rethymno Tourist
Photo Source: @WTM London The WTM Virtual event will offer a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions so visitors can keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments at a time that is convenient to them, without having to wait for scheduled sessions. As soon as WTM Virtual starts at 7am on 9 November, […]
Sommet Education has appointed a Digital Board composed of high-caliber experts in order to speed up and nourish digital hospitality studying experience and generate a direct impact on its curriculum worldwide. A leading worldwide network consisting of first-class higher education hospitality and culinary art schools Les Roches, Glion Institute of Higher Education and
Athens, Greece. Photo © Y. Skoulas. Source: Visit Greece Greece’s five tourist guide schools this year have accepted a total of 2,880 applications, which shows the increasing demand for tourism education in the country, the Greek Tourism Ministry said in an announcement on Tuesday. The schools are located in Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as […]
Since the onset of the coronavirus (Covid-19) global pandemic, all five schools under the umbrella of Swiss Education Group (SEG) acted quickly to respond to the unprecedented situation, adapt accordingly, and ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and students. Prior to the start of the autumn semester, the Academic Dean of César Ritz […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education are calling on career climbers and switchers, entrepreneurs and innovators to put themselves forward for the joint “Hospitality Challenge”. The initiative, which closes at the end of the month, will grant 30 scholarships for world class education programmes that will allow winners to develop themselves and their
Photo Source: www.glion.edu As of next intake in October 2020, Sommet Education will provide new Bachelor students with a “phygital” academic program combining digital learning experiences with physical ones. Sommet Education is a leading hospitality education group encompassing Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches among its hospitality and culinary arts


















