Cooking is often seen as the art of gesture, the mastery of technique and individual creativity. Yet, the success of a great chef relies above all on their ability to orchestrate a brigade in harmony. In a world shaped by globalisation, the environmental crisis, and the profound transformation of new generations’ expectations, the chef must […] More
The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) has announced the recipients of its 2025 awards during its 44th Annual Conference, recognising exceptional contributions to global tourism and hospitality education. This year, Les Roches received the 2025 ISTTE Institutional Achievement Award, while Professor Edmund Goh, Associate Dean of Research & Innovation at Abu Dhabi […] More
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group with more than 400 hotels open or in development across over 40 countries – and recognised as Europe’s most sustainable hotel company – has reinforced its commitment to education and professionalisation through a strategic partnership with Les Roches. Ranked as the world’s second-best higher education institution in hospitality […] More
Sommet Education, the global leader in higher education for hospitality management with prestigious institutions including Les Roches, Glion Institute of Higher Education and École Ducasse, has entered into a partnership with the Hospitality Community Foundation (HCommunity) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MoU was officially signed on 7th October at Les Roches Crans-Montana, ranked […] More
phs Compliance, one of the UK’s leading providers of FM and compliance services, has appointed Jonathan Mackie as Managing Director. Based in Warrington, phs Compliance works with over 35,000 business sites across the country providing everything to stay safe and compliant, including electrical testing and remedial services and fire systems service and maintenance. Jonathan Mackie […] More
As the global hospitality industry continues to evolve, one truth remains constant: women are at the heart of it. In fact, they are often the backbone – driving guest experiences, operational excellence, and service innovation. Investing in women is not only the right thing to do – it is a strategic imperative. Women make up […] More
Sommet Education, global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, has announced a strategic alliance with the World Economic Forum (WEF) designed to elevate global awareness, dialogue and knowledge exchange around one of the most pressing issues for the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector: the future of its workforce. Hospitality and tourism […] More
phs Greenleaf has appointed two new business development managers as the interior and exterior planting business continues to grow across the UK. Siobhan King joins the team as the new senior business development manager, alongside Debby Pickering who is the new business development manager and biophilic interior designer for phs Greenleaf. phs Greenleaf has been […] More
Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced a series of strategic appointments that support its academic development and international positioning. Two new faculty members have joined the institution in Switzerland: Dr Evrim de Groot and Dr Alessio Delpero, while Vaibhav Rustagi has been appointed as the new Campus Director of Glion London. These additions reflect […] More
École Ducasse, an international benchmark in culinary and pastry arts education, has been supporting the talents of today and tomorrow in perfecting their craft since its creation. To share the very best of its pedagogy with professionals worldwide, École Ducasse is presenting its portfolio of masterclasses in response to the growing need for continuous training […] More
According to Booking.com’s latest Sustainability Report, 84% of global travellers intend to travel more sustainably. This growing awareness marks a profound shift in customer priorities: experience and destination now go hand in hand with the impact those choices have on local communities and the planet. In this context, Les Roches’ second-place position globally in the […] More
Having taught Marketing and Luxury Brand Strategy to multiple cohorts of Glion London students, Mark Britton Jones is closer than most to the business of luxury. Here, writing in a personal capacity, he argues the case against ‘affordable luxury’. I’ve just checked out of the citizenM in Geneva, and I was so impressed with my […] More