EHL Alumni Testimonial Eric Piatti (AEHL 1992)
Eric Piatti, a Lausanne native and former chef, has just taken the helm as general manager of the newly opened Duzitani Laguna Singapore, which launched three days prior. He transitioned from culinary work into hotel management and credits EHL—chosen for its global reputation and proximity—for shaping his leadership and professional values. Piatti emphasizes EHL’s focus on savoir-vivre and the strength of its alumni network, which he says provides consistent support across countries and career stages. He views the school’s community as uniquely connected and instrumental to his career progression.
EHL 2025 Sustainability Report: B Corp, Education & Responsible Hospitality in Action
EHL’s 2025 Social and Environmental Report outlines a new sustainability chapter, highlighted by its recent B Corp certification and a three‑pronged strategy—Lead by Example, Transform Through Education, and Inspire and Mobilize the Industry. The school turned its campuses into living labs,...
I Met Global CEOs at EHL (Here’s What I Learned) #ehlstudentlife #international #ceo
The video follows a hospitality student at EHL who unexpectedly meets CEOs of global hotel chains, illustrating how elite business schools can turn classroom learning into real‑world networking opportunities. The narrator emphasizes that the choice of school matters most when...
Why Hospitality Skills Matter | When Experience Becomes Instinct at EHL | Hospitality Mindset (S2E2)
The video showcases EHL’s “Hospitality Mindset” series, emphasizing that real‑world event management at the school is the crucible where hospitality soft skills are forged. Students coordinate the Millésime and Fête Universelle events, handling logistics, sponsor relations, and crisis moments such as...
How Hospitality Transforms Luxury Retail | EHL X Isabel Marant Client Experience
The video details Isabel Marant’s partnership with the École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) to turn hospitality into a core competency for its luxury retail stores. After a thorough discovery phase—store visits, employee interviews, and senior‑leadership roundtables—EHL identified gaps between the brand’s...
Why Hospitality Skills Matter: First Impression | Trailer Season 2
Hospitality education at EHL emphasizes hands‑on experience over classroom theory. Students engage in real‑world projects, high‑pressure events, and student‑run committees, developing communication, adaptability, leadership, and emotional intelligence. The new trailer for Season 2 showcases how these immersive practices shape future hospitality...
The Future of Food: Why Culinary Creativity and Emotion Belong at the Table
The video features a conversation with a trained German chef‑researcher at EHL, who has pioneered the academic field of “culinary creativity.” He argues that food is more than nutrition or visual appeal; it is a conduit for emotion, personal history,...
Why Hospitality Skills Matter: First Impression | Trailer Season 2
The new trailer for "Why Hospitality Skills Matter" spotlights EHL Hospitality Business School’s hands‑on training model. It emphasizes that first impressions in hospitality hinge on communication, adaptability, leadership, and emotional intelligence, all honed through real‑world projects and high‑pressure events. The...
Why Hospitality Skills Matter: Learning Beyond the Classroom at EHL | Student Experience (S2E1)
The video showcases how EHL blends classroom instruction with real‑world hospitality training, emphasizing student‑led committees, industry‑backed projects, and a campus built for interaction. Cinzia Torriani, a final‑year student, explains that the International Advisory Board event and the annual Fête Universelle...
AI in Hospitality: Why Technology Should Support - Not Replace - Human Service | EHL
The video features an EHL professor discussing how artificial intelligence should serve as a backstage tool that enhances, rather than replaces, the front‑stage human service that defines hospitality. He outlines AI’s evolution from rule‑based systems to generative models that now...
Luxury Hospitality Management - From Luxury Management to Hospitality
Clement Espinasse, a 25‑year‑old master’s student at the International University of Monaco, recounts a pivotal visit to a Michelin‑rated restaurant hosted by the École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL). The experience served as a bridge between his luxury‑management background and the...
Future of Travel Leadership | Achim Schmitt & Hotelplan CEO Laura Meyer
Laura Meyer, CEO of Hotelplan Group – Switzerland’s largest travel company – joins EHL to discuss how the industry’s rapid transformation reshapes executive priorities. She outlines her dual role on tourism boards and advisory councils, emphasizing that today’s travel leaders...
Why Human Connection Is the Future of Luxury Experiences | Grégoire Blanche | Cartier X EHL
The video outlines Cartier’s strategic shift toward embedding human connection at the core of luxury experiences, announcing a partnership with the École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) to develop a dedicated curriculum on experience design. Cartier argues that today’s affluent consumers crave...
Hospitality Is Changing - A Conversation with Jonathan Stent-Torriani, Newrest
In a recent EHL conversation, Jonathan Stent‑Torriani, chairman‑non‑executive of Newrest, discussed how hospitality is being reshaped by shifting consumer habits and the company’s rapid global expansion. He noted that travelers now book trips and hotels at the last minute, forcing operators...