FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 A Message from our Academic Director

5 Introducing IHTTI School of Management

6 Why Study in ?

7 Is IHTTI School of Hotel Management a Good Match for Me?

8 Your Educational Journey • Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Design Management • Master of International Business in Hotel and Design Management

14 Academic Partnerships

16 Bringing the Industry to the Classroom

19 Career & Community

20 Internship Opportunities

22 Our Partners

23 What our Alumni say

25 Campus Life

26 Application Package

27 Swiss Education Group

2 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 3 A MESSAGE FROM OUR ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

JOIN A BOUTIQUE-STYLE HOTEL SCHOOL FOCUSING ON HOSPITALITY DESIGN MANAGEMENT For almost 30 years, academic excellence, professional Swiss hospitality training and multicultural awareness have been used as cornerstones of the high-quality education given at IHTTI School of Hotel Management. Combined with an emphasis on leadership and personal development, students from IHTTI graduate with a high degree of employability and progress to become leaders in their chosen field.

At IHTTI our innovative and inspiring programme combines studies in hospitality management with the principles of hotel design, luxury and branding. Supported by partnerships with leading companies in the fields of hotel design and personalised services, the courses are structured for students to succeed in the competitive and rapidly changing world of hospitality management.

The staff at IHTTI is committed to the preparation of the next generation of hospitality managers and leaders, sharing with students their passion for the industry and knowledge of careers in luxury and in the luxury and design industry. The small class sizes we maintain encourage interaction and ensure quality education and support.

IHTTI has a family-orientated culture, where personal attention and development is of utmost importance and students from around the world come together to create a vibrant multicultural community. It is an exciting and inspirational group to be a member of!

Our location, in the heart of the university city of Neuchâtel, provides students the opportunity to be part of a larger international student body and the nearby lake and mountains further enhance the student experience.

Come join us and leave your legacy!

JACO VON WIELLIGH Academic Director IHTTI School of Hotel Management

4 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT INTRODUCING IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

DESIGN-STYLE HOTEL SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL CAREER OPTIONS IHTTI is an intimate, design-style school. In its “small” With a focus on studies which facilitate the development environment (the school does not exceed 280 students in of hospitality managers, IHTTI students graduate ready one single semester) the emphasis is on students’ personal for work in the corporate environment. Their attention to and professional development. IHTTI prides itself on the detail combined with exceptional customer service skills are personal attention offered to each student, small class applicable to a vast range of management positions in: sizes and family-oriented approach.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DESIGN AND LUXURY IN DESIGN MANAGEMENT THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY • Project Management • Corporate Headquarters IHTTI graduates respond to a demand for multi-skilled • Hotel Design • General Management managers with an eye for detail and a keen interest in • Interior Design • Human Resources • Luxury Brand Management • Public Relations facilities design. Closely associated with the hotel sector, • Retail Management of • Sales and Marketing the luxury goods industry and retail distribution are of Luxury Brands growing importance, in particular among four and five-star • Innovation hotels. Hoteliers and luxury brand managers are working together to capitalise on the synergies created between their products and IHTTI students learn the concepts of HOTEL OPERATIONS FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES luxury brand management. • Banquets and Conferences • Opening own Hotel or • Food and Beverage Restaurant Management • Catering • Front Office • Consulting • Housekeeping • Education • Restaurant Management • Event Management • Finance • Information Technology • Non-profit Organisations • Real Estate

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 5 WHY STUDY IN SWITZERLAND?

Switzerland offers you the very best in education and SWISS QUALITY OF LIFE lifestyle. It is the ideal place for international students, Switzerland is an extremely safe country with a high renowned for its high quality of life, its central European standard of living. Not only renowned for chocolate, cheese, location and its reputation as the birthplace of hospitality. private banking and luxury watchmaking; its natural beauty, cultural and linguistic diversity, and the Swiss reputation for IN THE HEART OF EUROPE excellence and professionalism, all add to its attributes. , hospitality and service are very important economic activities in Switzerland. The transport and THE BIRTHPLACE OF HOSPITALITY tourism infrastructure in Switzerland is amongst the best in Switzerland’s reputation as the birthplace of hospitality the world making it very comfortable to around the was established over one hundred years ago when the country. Major Swiss cities are located within an easy one to first palace-style hotels were built. Today, these traditions three-hour journey by train, car or boat. Centrally situated continue and graduates of a Swiss curriculum are highly in Europe, Switzerland gives you the opportunity to visit and respected for their ability to function and manage in the experience other European cities, such as Paris, London and competitive international hospitality environment. Milan!

IHTTI School of Hotel Management is based in the vibrant university town of Neuchâtel. Situated between lake and mountains, the town is rich in history and culture. Known as the “silicon valley” of Switzerland for its large concentration of luxury watch companies and micro-technology, the canton is recognised around the world for its expertise in watch-making.

6 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT IS IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT A GOOD MATCH FOR ME?

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you appreciate the influence of aesthetics on the customer experience? A career in the hospitality industry spans far and wide, ranging from managing global luxury brands to founding small local businesses. A design-focused hospitality degree lets you explore a variety of career paths, including setting up your own entrepreneurial venture, while embracing the importance of design.

Our Dual Bachelor’s degree is offered in partnership with the University of Derby, UK, while both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers, providing you with an additional competitive advantage in the eyes of future employers and clients.

Our boutique-style campus in a vibrant university city of Neuchâtel offers a unique study experience thanks to its diverse student body, state-of-the-art teaching facilities and a dedicated design studio.

At IHTTI, we strive to provide a family atmosphere where everyone feels at home. We know all our students by name and take great pleasure in watching them grow and develop both professionally and personally.

A BACHELOR’S CANDIDATE WILL: • Learn to apply design thinking throughout their career • Be looking for a personable, international environment to grow and thrive in • Be innovative and a fan of aesthetics and good service • Supplement theoretical knowledge of hospitality operations and design with work on real-life projects

A MASTER’S CANDIDATE WILL: • Have a passion for innovation, creativity and design • Be seeking to advance their career in hospitality with a specific focus on hotel design and luxury brand management • Follow a programme created in collaboration with high profile industry leaders • Be looking to acquire analytical, critical evaluation and executive leadership skills

A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HOSPITALITY CAREERS RECENT STUDIES BY THE WORLD TOURISM ORGANISATION SHOW THAT THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST EMPLOYER WORLDWIDE HIRING ONE IN 11 WORKERS AND THIS NUMBER IS SET TO GROW WITH THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF THE SECTOR.

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FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 7 YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The combination of study, in all aspects of hotel management, and practical training in operational areas offers you an education that is truly unique, preparing you for an exciting career in the growing hospitality industry.

FOCUS ON HOSPITALITY DESIGN AND SERVICE

IHTTI School of Hotel Management has a dedicated design studio where you will learn the principles of interior design in order to personalise and transform the look and feel of a space. You will be challenged to transform a room to create a specific environment, taking into consideration the clients’ needs and project constraints.

Through the design modules in relation to the hospitality industry, you will develop your appreciation of:

• Decorating • Space and flow • Sound and light • Functionality and sustainability • Interior design • Software (AutoCAD, Sketch-up, V-Ray, Revit, Adobe Photoshop) • Mood boards to portray design ideas • Innovations • Project management • Hotel design • Restaurant design • Branding

ACADEMIC FACILITIES The teaching facilities are state-of-the-art and include air-conditioned classrooms, a modern training restaurant and a design studio to immerse yourself in the latest trends and innovations of the hospitality industry. Group study rooms and a well-equipped academic library stocked with up-to-date resources are at your disposal. Students can also obtain a Neuchâtel library card, which entitles you to use the city’s university and public libraries. In the final semester of the Bachelor programme you will have access to the University of Derby’s library and online database system.

8 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME The curricula develop competencies of students The Master’s degree is designed for university wishing to pursue careers in hotel, branding, graduates or candidates with extensive work luxury and design management. The programme experience who are seeking to advance their career supplements theory with real-life projects and equips in the hospitality industry with specific focus on hotel students with design-centred skills and leadership design and luxury brand management. qualities to enhance their future employability.

YEAR 1 5 MONTHS Semester 1 (5 months) Semester 1 Food and beverage management Hotel operations and design Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland* (6 months) 6 MONTHS *Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland* (4-6 months) Swiss Certificate *Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– in Food & Beverage Studies Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Design Management

YEAR 2 Semester 2 (5 months) 5 MONTHS Hotel operations and design Semester 2 Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) Luxury business and design project or paid in Switzerland* (6 months) *Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– 6 MONTHS Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) Swiss Diploma in International or paid in Switzerland* (4-6 months) Hotel Operations Management *Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– Master of International Business in Hotel & Design Management YEAR 3 Semester 3 (5 months) Luxury and brand management IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS ENGLISH COMMUNICATION The English Foundation Programme, offered by Swiss Swiss Higher Diploma in Education Group, is an ideal way to strengthen International Hotel & your English language skills before commencing Design Management your academic studies at IHTTI. The length of the programme depends on your personal English level Semester 4 (5 months) and motivation, with the objective of achieving the Project management and design required score to enter your hospitality programme. Dissertation/ Integrated project (6 weeks) On or off campus Swiss IHTTI and British Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Hospitality & Design Management

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 9 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT

Throughout the programme you will develop knowledge and practical skills of hotel design and luxury retail management along with expertise in traditional hotel management. Courses focus on innovative solutions, creating added value and developing students’ leadership potential in order to exceed customer expectations and succeed in the hospitality industry.

During the six weeks allocated to finish your dissertation, you can choose between distance or on- campus learning. In both cases, strong support and supervision will be provided.

In conjunction with our industry partners, as well as accreditation from the Chartered Society of Designers, the Bachelor of Arts will provide you with an extensive education in preparation for your career ambitions.

10 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Semester 1 (18 weeks) Semester 2 (18 weeks) Semester 3 (18 weeks) • Hospitality Studies • Housekeeping Management • Human Resources • Accounting Principles • Hotel Information Systems Management • Interior Design I • Front Office Management & • Managerial Accounting • Food & Beverage Management Concierge Services • Marketing Management • Food & Beverage Applied • Interior Design II • Logistics & Supply Events Knowledge • Business Communication Management • Food & Beverage Practical • Branding & Media Strategies • Retail Management of Luxury Brands Service • Visual Technology • Product & Brand Management • Food & Beverage Cost Control • Concept Design & Events & Menu Planning Organisation • Food & Beverage Outlet Design • Personal Development & • Financial Accounting • Hospitality Facilities Leadership Management & Design • Management Principles • Art of Employability • Interior Design III • Hospitality Social Responsibility • Academic Research & • AutoCAD • French, German, Spanish or Reporting Mandarin • French, German, Spanish or • French, German, Spanish or Mandarin Mandarin Worldwide internship Swiss Higher Diploma (local conditions apply) Worldwide internship or paid in Switzerland* (6 months) in International Hotel & (local conditions apply) Minimum gross monthly salary in or paid in Switzerland* (6 months) Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– Design Management Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– Swiss Diploma in International Semester 4 (18 weeks) Hotel Operations Management • Human Resources Swiss Certificate Management & Business in Food & Beverage Studies Strategy • Delivering Added Value • Project Management • Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship • Advanced Consumer Behaviour • Innovations in Design & Technology • French, German, Spanish or Mandarin Dissertation/Integrated Project (6 weeks) Independent work on a project of your choice on or off campus Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Hospitality and Design Management awarded by University of Derby, U.K.

Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Design Manage- ment awarded by IHTTI School of Hotel Management

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 11 12 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN HOTEL AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT

The Master of International Business in Hotel and Design Management is a professional master’s designed for graduates who aim to advance their career by gaining advanced knowledge of theoretical and applied topics in the spheres of luxury, hotel design and executive leadership. Through the programme, you will acquire skills in analysis, critical evaluation, professional application and gain the ability to solve problems rigorously and independently. The Master programme has been designed in consultation with the industry and is endorsed by IHTTI’s industry partners.

HOTEL DESIGN AND LUXURY HOTEL AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SEMESTER 1 (18 weeks) SEMESTER 2 (18 weeks)

• Food & Beverage Service • International Luxury Business Practice & Supervision Management • Food & Beverage • E-Marketing & Customer Management Relation Management • Food & Beverage Theory & • Applied Corporate Finance Menu Planning for Hotel Managers • Housekeeping Management • Project Management • Front Office & Rooms • Executive Professional Division Management & Development Concierge Services • Virtual Design Construction • Hotel Information Systems • Strategic Interior Design • Interior Design Management • Visual Technology • Global Trend Forecasting in • AutoCAD Interior Design • Managerial Accounting • Facility Development & (AH&LA) Design • Human Resources & • New Venture Design Project Management Principles • French, German, Spanish or • Marketing Management for Mandarin (optional) the Service Industry • French, German, Spanish or Worldwide internship Mandarin (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland* (4-6 months) Minimum gross monthly salary in Worldwide internship Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland* (4-6 months) Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,172.– Master of International Business in Hotel & Design Postgraduate Diploma in Management International Hotel & Design Direct entries are accepted into semester 2 of the programme for Management graduates who hold a Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management (or related discipline) and have a minimum of four months work experience.

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 13 ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS

IHTTI School of Hotel Management has recognised Swiss, British and American qualifications, which provide significant benefit to graduates in the global job market.

SWISS CANTONAL RECOGNITION IHTTI is recognised by the Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The Bachelor degree is currently in the process of obtaining ES accreditation.

ACCREDITED BY THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS The Chartered Society of Designers is an internationally recognised body for the design profession, providing support and guidance for designers at every stage of their career ‘from learning to earning’. With this accreditation, IHTTI students immediately become members of the Chartered Society of Designers. This membership signals to clients, employers and others in the design sector that our students have been recognised by the professional body as practicing to the highest standards.

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION (THE-ICE) The ICE is an international accreditation organisation that is dedicated to the recognition, benchmarking, development and promotion of quality programmes in tourism, hospitality, events and culinary arts (TH&E) education, training and research.

QUALITY OF EDUCATION CERTIFIED EduQua ensures the quality of educational institutions by setting minimum standards and supports quality improvements in its certified institutions.

EUROCHRIE MEMBERSHIP The European Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education is the official federation for Europe, the Mediterranean Basin and Africa of International CHRIE, the leading international organisation that supports education and training for the world’s largest industry.

14 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT BRITISH VALIDATED The Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in International Hospitality and Design Management is awarded in collaboration with IHTTI’s academic partner, University of Derby, and fully recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the governing body for higher education in the United Kingdom.

AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (AHLEI) Founded in 1953 to provide working hospitality professionals with education and training. AHLEI continues to meet the needs of the industry with a variety of hospitality solutions, including online learning, professional certification, and resources for high schools, colleges, and workforce agencies. While studying for the Higher Diploma programme you can also apply for certification.

SWISS HOTEL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (ASEH) The Swiss Hotel School Association (ASEH) is an association in Switzerland that evaluates and recognises hotel schools and imposes strict eligibility requirements.

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 15 BRINGING THE INDUSTRY TO THE CLASSROOM

The innovative programme in hospitality and design offered at IHTTI is supported by HBA/Hirsch Bedner, the world’s leading hospitality design firm and John Paul, the world’s premier provider of global concierge services.

HBA work internationally and their realisations include: the Regency in Cologne, the St Regis Grand in Rome, the Park Hyatt in Johannesburg, the Mandarin Oriental in New York and The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans. Thanks to workshop sessions, you will acquire the fundamentals of interior decorating from the internationally experienced staff of HBA.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to learn concierge services and management of VIPs from the world’s premier provider of global concierge services and solutions, John Paul. A company professional, with first- hand experience, will lecture at IHTTI over a two-week period.

16 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT We also have partnerships with the following high-profile industry leaders who offer lectures, project collaboration possibilities and design opportunities to IHTTI students:

Alessi, the Italian factory of design specialised in creating designer products in the kitchen and dining, bar and wine and accessories categories, share their international industry experience with our students through field visits to Alessi factory and real-life projects.

Trolle combines its Italian design heritage with Swiss precision and R & D to create bespoke airline trolley designs for a variety of industrial and private applications. You will have a chance to be involved in a hospitality design project with Trolle as part of the Bachelor’s curriculum.

IHTTI students get a unique insight into the world of Swiss luxury watchmaking design thanks to our partnership with Hublot, the Swiss luxury watchmaker characterised by its signature Art of Fusion style.

You will learn about creating vibrant, fresh and stimulating environments through collaboration on exciting hospitality projects with Andaz, Hyatt’s luxury lifestyle boutique hotel brand.

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 17 18 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CAREER & COMMUNITY

Your career is our priority! MYCAREER APP We pave the way to the career of your dreams Engage in our community with our bespoke business networking application. Exclusive to all Swiss Education Encompassing 3 main roles, our Swiss Education Group Group students, benefit from direct access to over 1,000 Career Services department works hand-in-hand with each industry professionals and over 500 jobs available on a daily school to offer all students a 5-star service. basis. To do this, we have established our 3 pillars:

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT FORUM To EMPOWER our students’ career development by providing them with the tools to be successful Our twice-yearly International Recruitment Forum is exclusive to our schools’ students. Held in Montreux, Switzerland, it To ENHANCE the quality of each student’s search with gathers industry leaders from around the world to meet, tailored career opportunities interview and recruit our students. To ENGAGE with members of our community (students, parents, faculty, alumni, corporate partners) to nurture key relationships GLOBAL ALUMNI With 32 chapter presidents and more than 21,000 alumni members, we have one of the largest hospitality alumni CAREER ADVICE networks in the world. From your first day at one of our Every campus has a career management team dedicated to schools, you will be in instant contact with our successful providing one-on-one support to students. As creators of graduates. opportunities, each team encourages wise career decisions and tailors their service to each student’s uniqueness.

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 19 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE A successful manager needs to be able to understand the role of every employee within an organisation; a great way to gain this knowledge is through internship experience. Internship periods of six months are an integral part of the academic programme.

During your study, you will combine academic study with hands-on experience in a real-life working environment. Internships offer a unique opportunity to enhance both practical and language skills, which are highly valued in the hospitality industry.

IHTTI students can be found doing their internship in:

PAID INTERNSHIPS IN SWITZERLAND • Grand Hotel , • Beau Rivage, Geneva (The Leading Hotels of the World) • The Dolder Grand, Zurich (A member of Design Hotels) • Zurich (part of Marriott’s hotel brands) • Swissôtel, Zurich

WORLDWIDE INTERNSHIPS • Le Bristol, Paris (The Leading Hotels of the World) • The Dorchester, London • Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland • The Lowell, New York (The Leading Hotels of the World) • LesConcierges, San Francisco • Sandals luxury resorts, Caribbean Islands • Cape Grace boutique hotel, Cape Town (The Leading Hotels of the World) • Armani Hotel, Dubai • Conrad Maldives (part of Hilton’s hotel brands) • Anantara luxury hotels, resorts and spas, Thailand • Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing

20 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 21 OUR PARTNERS

22 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY

“It was my beginnings at IHTTI School of Hotel “At IHTTI, I learnt to think outside of the box and Management where I learned how to fly! With the the value of hard work, organization and respecting technical and social skills attained during my training, deadlines. My fellow students taught me the I discovered an inherently natural entrepreneurial important skills of cross-cultural communication spirit, being positive and driven to create spectacular as they came from all over the world to study in products and services wherever I am.” Neuchâtel.” YOBDAR BAKRI (ETHIOPIA) SALMAN IQBAL (PAKISTAN) Owner and Founder BAKRI 360 in Nairobi, Comptroller Prime Minister House in Islamabad, Kenya Pakistan

“When you study at IHTTI School of Hotel “I remember like it was yesterday, landing with my Management, from day one you are treated as Dad in this totally new country. I didn’t know a word a professional, you live in an environment that of French and the Hotel Industry for me were the encourages you to be a professional and the level restaurants where my parents took my siblings and I of education is world class! Living in the Swiss for treats. environment that demands high standards of I will never forget entering IHTTI School of Hotel performance, you also leave school with that quality Management for the first time… A warm and that is synonymous with the Swiss brand – precision!” welcoming place filled with friendly faces. It was here IVY MUTISO (KENYA) I made friends for life. Director Food Solutions Management Consultancy in I believe IHTTI School of Hotel Management is one Nairobi, Kenya of the best Hotel Institutes in the world. It provided me with strong theoretical knowledge and gave me “If it is at all possible to reduce 3 years of knowledge the courage to swim in the open oceans of the hotel down to one quintessential skill that I learnt at IHTTI, industry.” I would have to say it is the ability to critically analyse. GHULAM SAMDANI (INDIA) When you are constantly pressed for time it is easy to General Manager Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya make rash decisions without really thinking through all of the angles. My advice to students is to find a niche, specialise and focus. If you can’t find a niche or market that you can excel at then create one! Being the best at one specific thing makes you unique and invaluable.” ROBERT BRAGAGNOLO (CANADA) Executive Director and Proprietor Marc Fosh Restaurant Group in Palma De Mallorca, Spain

“To put it simply, I chose to study hospitality as I truly enjoy being of service to others and it is this enthusiasm combined with my education that has helped in my career success. During my studies at IHTTI, beyond acquiring precious knowledge on how to face the challenges of this dynamic industry, I also developed a thorough understanding of what leadership really means and the vital steps I need to take so as to inspire others.” GIOVANNI SERAFINI () Human Resources Manager Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki in Greece

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 23 24 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CAMPUS LIFE

IHTTI School of Hotel Management is located in the city centre of Neuchâtel, a vibrant student city famous for its long-established university. The train station, lake, major shops and the university library are all within five minutes’ walk. The campus is situated in a former hotel that has been renovated to provide the state-of-the-art facilities of a modern university campus and has a familiar touch welcoming around 200 students from over 50 nationalities.

Working with leading designers and style icons such as Paul Smith, Calvin Klein and Alessi, IHTTI School of Hotel Management has brought hospitality design to life in the lobby, lounges and public areas of the campus.

LUXUS FINE DINING The traditional French-style restaurant is open over lunchtime during the week, as a training operation for advanced service skills and on some evenings for special events.

FASHIONISTA INTERNATIONAL BUFFET With a wide range of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the self-service restaurant is open seven days a week.

COFFEE BEANS LOUNGE BAR The place to enjoy a relaxing coffee break or a quick snack throughout the day.

COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION For your comfort, IHTTI offers modern and spacious rooms located in the school building. All bedrooms are equipped with a private toilet and shower (or bath), direct telephone, wireless Internet connection, and furnished with a desk, office chair, ample storage and wardrobe space.

Double standard rooms are included in the fees. Rooms with single occupancy and deluxe rooms are available at an additional charge. Deluxe rooms offer an additional feature such as a balcony overlooking the city and lake or a larger floor space. Moreover, students in the senior year can choose to stay in fully equipped single and double room apartments in the city just a short walk away from the school.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES There are many restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs and bars within walking distance of the campus, as well as museums and other cultural sites.

If you are interested in sports, you will find soccer, , beach , , badminton, a gym, go-kart racing, and windsurfing all within walking distance of the school. In the winter months, you can experience the alpine with skiing, snowboarding and sledging on offer in the region.

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 25 26 IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT SWISS EDUCATION GROUP

WE ARE YOUR SWISS ALLIANCE OF PRIVATE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS

With 5 schools based across 7 campuses throughout Switzerland, each school benefits from their unique strengths and features, providing the perfect fit to best suit your search. In total, we have over 6,500 students from 111 countries within our current student body, with each school offering a diverse international experience on each beautifully located campus.

Diploma, Bachelor and Master programmes are available at all of our schools, with a variety of subjects and specialisations on offer, including:

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FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY 27 Open House events for interested students and their parents are arranged regularly. Please check the website for dates and further information. Alternatively, IHTTI School of Hotel Management welcomes individual visits. Photos: Nuno Acàcio | Design: | July DO! 2017 L’Agence

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