Message from the President

Even in today's challenging business environment, the hospitality industry is still the most exciting in the world. To get the best management positions, it is very important to choose a hospitality school that has excellent resources and a top reputation.

Welcome to Laureate Hospitality Education, the most extensive network of hospitality management schools in the world. Our network of eight leading hospitality management schools located in five different countries are all academically accredited and highly reputed by industry. Each location educates students with the full range of management skills needed for success in the diverse hospitality industry. Whether you attend programs of Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil), Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (Switzerland, Spain, China), Les Roches Gruyére (Switzerland), Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (Australia), or Kendall College (USA), you will have an experience of the highest calibre in hospitality management education.

Our educational approach combines academic rigor with the Swiss model of hospitality management. The curriculum includes all elements necessary to become a successful international professional. At our schools, students learn and practice core skills in leadership, time management, teamwork, motivation, customer service, finance, marketing, human resources and cultural awareness. After supervised, hands-on experiences at school, the students take these skills into professional internships, typically in more than one country. As part of their programs, students may also choose from among several specializations including entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, event, sport, entertainment, and several others. This combination of academic specializations and personal soft skills training is highly valued by hiring managers everywhere.

Recently, the Laureate institutes dramatically expanded our network of employers to help maximize the employment and internship opportunities for students. When students enroll in a Laureate hospitality management institute, they now have access to more than 10’000 active industry partners. Even in these economic times, Laureate institutes have been able to maintain a strong internship placement and job placement upon graduation day.

This is an excellent time to invest in education to pursue your dream of an international career in hospitality management. Our schools welcome you to explore our programs and to contact us with your questions.

Yours Sincerely,

David Graves
President, Laureate Hospitality Education