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Gen Alpha will redefine luxury, not just consume it
Luxury has always evolved alongside society’s most influential generations – from the Boomers redefining post-war prosperity to Millennials and Gen Z reshaping luxury around values, experience and digital culture. A new cohort is now emerging that will transform luxury once again: Generation Alpha – those born from 2010 through the mid-2020s. Although still young, Gen […] More
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Glion Institute of Higher Education London students excel at Future Leaders Challenge 2026 in Dubai
The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) – the finals 2026 has concluded in Dubai, bringing together hospitality and tourism students, educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders for an international gathering focused on the future of talent and human capital development in the sector. Held from 9-12 February aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, the finals took place […] More
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Philippe Vignon: How individualised education develops ‘business class leaders’
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
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Leading on luxury into 2026
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
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Tomorrow’s hospitality: what’s driving innovation in the hotel business?
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
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Keep talking: Glion adds its voice to the hospitality conversation
Glion Institute of Higher Education has launched a new audio podcast bringing together innovative thinkers and expert commentators to talk about the industries it serves – including hospitality. The first season of The Insider Podcast saw host Martin Green hold intimate conversations in London, Amsterdam, Dubai and Montreux. Here are the hospitality highlights from this […] More
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Cultivating the future generation of hospitality and luxury leaders: Why soft skills will define the difference
In an era marked by generative AI, digital transformation, and dynamic consumer values, the true differentiator in hospitality and luxury isn’t just sleek technology or cutting-edge processes, it’s the human touch. While operational efficiency remains essential, the future’s most impactful leaders in our industry will excel in soft skills: emotional intelligence, empathy, adaptability, and communication. […] More
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Glion x Vincent Smadja: A Dreamlike Artwork Capturing the Essence of Luxury and Exceptional Hospitality
To celebrate the success of its portfolio of programs fully dedicated to luxury, Glion Institute of Higher Education has unveiled an exceptional artistic collaboration with visionary digital artist Vincent Smadja. Together, they bring to life a dreamlike piece, a true celebration of beauty, excellence, and well-being, where luxury and hospitality are a spectacle – an […] More
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Reinventing hospitality leadership: Why innovation starts with people, not just technology
In an age when “innovation” often evokes algorithms, automation, or AI-generated experiences, it’s time to reframe the conversation, especially in the hospitality sector. True disruption doesn’t always start with robots. Sometimes, it begins with a meeting room, a new leadership mindset, and a better way of working with people. In fact, innovation in hospitality must […] More