Luxury Hospitality Summer Program

Date: 20 July – 27 July 2025

Location: Switzerland

Ages: 18-26

At Glion, we’ve been teaching the art of luxury hospitality since 1962. Now we’ve gathered all those years of hospitality know-how into a summer program designed specifically for 18 to 26 year-olds.

Across one exciting and immersive week, you will enjoy the perfect introduction to this exciting, fastgrowing and professionally-rewarding industry.

“Discover the exciting world of Luxury Hospitality”

Program highlights

During this one-week program, you will be able to join academic masterclasses in service excellence and operations, as well as practical workshops in gastronomy, fine wines and cocktail mixology.

You will gain valuable insights into the trends that matter in the luxury and hospitality industries, while enjoying the exclusive visits to numerous luxury establishments.

  • Academic Masterclasses
  • Industry Insights
  • Practical arts workshops
  • Exclusive visits
  • Gourmet dinners

 

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Program Itinerary

In order to use your time in the best way, you’ll be provided with a full timetable of classes, workshops, visits and industry-focused leisure activities when you arrive. Below is an example of the typical schedule that you can get upon arrival.

Day 1

Morning

Arrivals to Geneva Airport

Afternoon 

Activities in Clarens

Evening 

Welcome dinner

Day 2

Morning 

Table Art and Service in Gastronomic Restaurant

Afternoon

Cocktails

Evening

Dinner with a view

Day 3

Morning 

Gastronomic Cuisine

Afternoon

5-star hotel visit

Evening

Visit to International Olympic museum

Day 4

Morning 

Visit to luxury watchmaker in Geneva

Afternoon

Luxury hospitality visits in Geneva

Evening

Dinner in Geneva

Day 5

Morning 

Service Excellence

Afternoon

Business trends in Luxury Hotels and events

Evening

Thermal spa

Day 6

Morning 

The Universe of Wine

Afternoon

Luxury Guest Experience

Evening

Dinner and wine tasting

Day 7

Morning 

Hospitality and Luxury Operations

Afternoon

Free time

Evening

Farewell dinner

Day 8

Morning 

Departure from Geneva Airport (GVA)

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