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History

• Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) was founded in 1992, with the campus in Les Paccots, Switzerland.
• SHMS moved to Caux Palace in 1994.
• SHMS opened the Leysin campus in 2004.
• IHTTI is merged into the SHMS curriculum in 2021.

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Rankings

• 2nd best hotel management school in the world (QS Rankings, 2024)
• 3rd best hotel management school for employer reputation (QS Rankings, 2024)

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Accreditations and Certifications

• Partnered with the University of Derby, UK
• EduQua
• The only Apple Distinguished hospitality school in Switzerland

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Academics

• Four accredited degrees (From Swiss Hotel Management School and the University of Derby):
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Arts online
• Postgraduate program
• Hospitality Foundation Programs, including English Foundation and Immersion Foundation
• Masterclasses in mixology, wedding planning, public speaking, and more

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Technology

• An Apple Distinguished School since 2017
• Academic modules include Artificial Intelligence and Hospitality Robots

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Students

• An international, multicultural community of over 100 nationalities on campus
• Students must be at least 17 years old to attend
• 97% of students have job offers by graduation

Industry Connections

• Partnership with Dorchester Collection Academy
• Partnership with Ginox Swiss Kitchen

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Alumni

• Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, Phoebe Casetta
• Managing Director at Canaves Oia, Markos Chaidemenos
• General Manager of Radisson Collection Hotels, Tallinn, Kaido Ojaperv
• Director of Sales and Marketing at Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino, Sean Young Shim

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Events

• TEDxSHMS every May
• Charity gala every January
• World of Hospitality
• Montreux UNESCO designation celebration

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Competitions

• Sustainable Hospitality Challenge
• World Tourism Organization Student Competition
• Young Hoteliers Summit
• WorldSkills Competition
• L’Oreal Brainstorm
• MIXIP Bar Talent Competition

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