Founded by an enterprising Swiss Hotelier in 1893 in Lausanne, Switzerland, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is the oldest hospitality education institution in the world. Over a century, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne has retained its standing as the most prestigious hospitality management school world over. Its unique pedagogy is at the very heart of its success. The hospitality management school has built its education philosophy on the twin pillars of art and science. A student is encouraged to develop a fine balance between the analytical skills required for sound business decision-making and the intuitive creativity required for innovative problem solving.
With its rich repository of experience, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is an institution steeped in traditions as rich as those of the most venerable hotels around the world. However, a visit to the school reveals a young and dynamic institution which has evolved constantly by accessing modern technology, infrastructure and practices while staying true to its roots. Today it continues to be a touchstone of talent and vision, a breeding ground from which the next generation the leaders of the international hospitality industry will emerge.
It is the world’s oldest hospitality management school.
With 25,000 alumni located across 120 countries, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne has one of the most professionally experienced and socially active alumni networks of any hospitality management school in the world.
Currently about 65 alumni chapters around the world provide professional and social support locally for current interns as well as graduates of the institute.
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is accredited at university level both nationally and internationally. It is recognized by the Swiss government as part of Switzerland’s University of Applied Sciences. Internationally, it is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
