Founded in 1914, the École Hôtelière de Genève is one of the world’s first hotel schools. A prestigious, not-for-profit institution, it is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the heart of diplomatic Geneva, just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Nations. Building on its rich heritage, the EHG continues to train tomorrow’s leaders in the hospitality industry.
The history of the Hotel Management School Geneva More than a century of excellence
Centenary school
A RICH HISTORY FOR A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
When history meets the future
A global benchmark in hotel training
Since it was founded over a century ago, EHG has been one of the world’s leading hotel schools, and has established itself as a global benchmark in hotel training, offering an internationally recognized diploma.
Over the years, the school has adapted to the changing demands of the hospitality industry, while maintaining its commitment to academic and practical excellence. Through close collaboration with some of the world’s leading hotels and restaurants, EHG prepares its students for fulfilling careers in hospitality, catering and beyond.
Today, the school continues to distinguish itself through its innovative pedagogical approach, its forward-looking vision, with its new post-graduate training program, and its dedication to the success of its students.
History of the Hotel Management School Geneva
The history of the Ecole Hôtelière began in the 18th century, when the mansion housing our school and restaurant was a country manor house, part of the estate then known as “Le Petit Morillon”.
Adam Toepffer, former drawing teacher to Empress Josephine at the court of Napoleon I, was the first Geneva artist to faithfully render the beauty of the region’s landscapes. His son Rodolphe, author and caricaturist, is today better known than his father.
Rodolphe Töpffer is considered the inventor of the comic strip, and it may well have been here that he composed the first drawings for his albums, one of the best known being “Les Amours de Monsieur Vieux- Bois”, published in 1839.
Founded in Neuchâtel in 1914 by Gastrosuisse (21,000 members), the École des cafetiers-restaurateurs is the official training institute for the hotel and catering industry in French-speaking Switzerland.
On Saturday, August 18, 1934, the manor house (later the École Hôtelière) became a restaurant under the name “Auberge du Vieux Bois”.
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In 1951, the school moved to 12 avenue de la Paix in Geneva, in the mansion that once housed Rodolphe Töpffer.
In 1996, the school became the “Hotel Management School Geneva”. The first and second teaching pavilions complete the facilities, which combine the beauty and tradition of a historic building with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
In 2014, the history of the Ecole Hôtelière continues, under the aegis of Gastrosuisse, undertakes a major program of renovations and transformations to the school.
Early 2017 The terrace and garden of Vieux-Bois restaurant have been completely redesigned and renovated.
The completely transformed and renovated Pavillon 1 houses EHG’s reception and administration.
In addition, a new restaurant L’Entre’Actes, Le Bar de L’Entre’Actes, Le bureau des stages & Alumni and a new parking lot have been created.
On the occasion of its 110th anniversary, the École Hôtelière de Genève is proud to announce the launch of six new post-graduate training programs designed to meet the evolving needs of various sectors.
In addition, this same year will also see the inauguration of its“discovery week” into the exciting world of hospitality, specially designed for young people aged 15 to 18.
Admissions
Hotel Management School Geneva
Avenue de la Paix 12 – CH 1202 Genève
Tel : +41 22 919 24 24