Last June, Philippe Vignon took up his role as Managing Director of Glion Institute of Higher Education, bringing with him more than 30 years of international experience at the helm of major organisations across the tourism, aviation, media and education sectors. His career highlights include key leadership roles such as General Manager Commercial at easyJet, CEO at Geneva […] More
With fresh budgets in play, plans made and targets set, the start of a new year is always the ideal time for organisations in the hospitality sector to take stock and review their preferred supplier list to make sure they’re ready for the challenges ahead. And whether it’s pricing, equipment performance or taking advantage of […] More
France took second place in The World Artisan Gelato Championship 2026, held from 16 to 20 January in Rimini, Italy, as part of SIGEP WORLD, the leading international event dedicated to excellence in the foodservice industry. This world-class achievement further highlights France’s expertise in artisanal gelato and pastry, as well as the contribution of Allan […] More
By Mikèle Landry, Head of Luxury Brand Strategy specialisation at Glion Institute of Higher Education. There is no business quite like the business of luxury. It is not just the glamour, or the rarified service levels, it is also the unique psychology of the customer-brand relationship and the influence this has on brand strategy. I […] More
Sommet Education, the world-leading network of hospitality management and culinary arts institutions including Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, École Ducasse, Indian School of Hospitality and Invictus Education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Coles as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Coles, who officially takes up his role on 16th […] More
What is the fastest adopted technology in history? WhatsApp maybe? Well, it used to be, but that honour now belongs to ChatGPT. Maybe this will not be such a surprise if you follow the news media, which is totally obsessed by the technology. Wherever you look, AI is going to save the world or destroy […] More
There are important new rules for electrical installations coming into place next year, designed to improve safety, energy efficiency and the future readiness of the UK’s electrical systems. For businesses, this means any future electrical work—such as installing energy storage, upgrading IT systems or improving building efficiency—will need to meet these new safety and performance […] More
There are important new rules for electrical installations coming into place next year, designed to improve safety, energy efficiency and the future readiness of the UK’s electrical systems. For businesses, this means any future electrical work—such as installing energy storage, upgrading IT systems or improving building efficiency—will need to meet these new safety and performance […] More
November 2025 – In line with its strategic plan FIRST 2030, Adagio is strengthening its leadership in the aparthotel market and continuing to expand its network. Today, Adagio have announced a partnership with real estate services group Sergic to manage nine real estate assets in France. This partnership allows Adagio to increase the number of […] More
École Ducasse, the globally renowned culinary school founded by the world’s most Michelin-starred awarded chef Alain Ducasse, has launched its first-ever online programme and opened early admission for the Online Professional Certificate in French Pastry Arts. This new digital offering marks a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to expanding access to its world-class culinary […] More
Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, the city of Riyadh witnessed the launch of a Saudi-Swiss partnership during the “TOURISE 2025” Summit, aimed at advancing innovation, developing national talent, and building human capital in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts. The initiative supports the goals […] More
Les Roches, through its innovation sphere SPARK, has announced the winner of the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Challenge, an initiative supporting ground-breaking entrepreneurs redefining the landscape of global tourism through AI. The winner was selected during the Grand Finale of the AI Challenge held as part of the UN Tourism General Assembly – Twenty-Sixth Session […] More