10 Best Management Colleges of the Year 2019
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“Glion was ranked world number one in employer reputation by QS World University Rankings 2018”
The tourism and hospitality industry stands out among other industries. Due to globalization, the tourism and hospitality industry is moving at a terrific pace. There are a wide range of options which makes it easy to choose the one that is best suited to you and your interests. Since the industry is moving at such a fast pace, you don’t have to wait too long to find the ideal job. You can work in a hotel, a resort, an inn, or even at a spa; .all you need to be is a graduate or to have attended an industry-related course.
In view of the above-mentioned scenario, we’re thrilled to present Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), informally known as Glion.
Glion is a hospitality management school situated in Glion sur Montreux, Switzerland.
Based on the site of the former Grand Hôtel Bellevue, Glion was established in autumn 1962 as the Institut International de Glion. It was founded by Swiss professors Walter Hunziker and Frédéric Tissot, and offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as summer programs and English language courses.
Glion has three campuses: the original Glion campus in Glion-sur-Montreux, Switzerland, a second in Bulle, Switzerland, and a third at the University of Roehampton in London, United Kingdom.
Globally, it was ranked 5th in the world for Hospitality Management, 1st for Employer Reputation in Hospitality Management, and 3rd in Switzerland for Hospitality Management in the 2018 QS World University Rankings.
The institution is owned by Eurazeo, a multinational private equity firm based in Paris, France and is operated by hospitality education group Sommet Education.
Glion: Educational Philosophy
The educational aims are:
In GIHE’s teaching and learning philosophy the faculty will:
Glion: Standing Out from the Competition
By choosing Glion, you are choosing an education that sets foundations for life and provides the springboard for a successful career. You are choosing to join an academic community that will listen and respond to your needs, and a network of students and alumni that spans the globe. You are choosing to be part of the next generation of leaders.
Glion: All Programs Overview
Among these, Glion also offers English language courses.
Glion: Alumni
Glion Institute of Higher Education has over 14,000 alumni. The Alumni Association of Glion, or Association des Anciens de Glion (AAG), is the official networking community for Glion graduates. Glion Alumni are present in over 100 different countries and are involved in a broad range of industries, from luxury hospitality to private banking. The AAG hosts a series of events worldwide, offering career support and leadership advice to its members.
Georgette Davey: Glion, MD Switzerland/UK
Georgette Daveywas appointed Managing Director of Glion campuses Switzerland and the United Kingdom in August 2017. She has had vast experience of both hospitality and academia, including spending considerable time working at both Les Roches and Glion campuses.