Founded over 110 years ago in the heart of Geneva, EHG trains tomorrow’s professionals with passion and rigor in a family and international setting, renowned for its teaching excellence and active alumni network.
About the Hotel Management School
About EHG
Tradition, innovation and prestige since 1914
Founded in 1914, The Hotel Management School (EHG) is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious hotel schools, and the third oldest in the world. A 100% Swiss, not-for-profit institution, EHG has been at the heart of Geneva for over 110 years, just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Nations and international organizations.
Recognized as one of the world’s leading hotel schools, EHG offers French-language courses ranging from pre-university discovery programs to bachelor’s and post-graduate diplomas, all of which are federally recognized in Switzerland and internationally.
A school on a human scale, EHG cultivates a strong family spirit, personalized support and lasting ties between its students. Backed by an active network of alumni and a pedagogy rooted in operational excellence and innovation, EHG trains the future leaders of the hospitality, luxury, events and experience industries in the broadest sense.
Swiss heritage, forward-looking vision
Our vision
Based on our 100-year Swiss heritage in French-language management training for the service professions, we aim to provide an innovative response to the current and future needs of the hotel, restaurant and service industry sectors.
A school on a human scale
Our mission
To provide an environment based on trust, equality and professionalism, within a school on a human scale, to support each student in developing their skills and realizing their full professional potential.
CENTURY-OLD INSTITUTION
Our values
The Hotel Management School values excellence and professionalism, with an emphasis on innovation, respect and sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a collaborative and sustainable environment, essential to the success and fulfillment of our students and our community.
Discover our five values
EHG embodies professionalism through its rigorous supervision of students throughout their studies, its commitment to acting ethically, with integrity and honesty, and by preparing them to become proactive, dynamic professionals capable of taking the initiative.
Mutual respect and a spirit of collaboration are fundamental values at EHG. We bring them to life by supporting the inclusion of all, diversity, equal treatment, appreciation and mutual benevolence.
Innovation is at the heart of our pedagogy, reflected in a modern environment that encourages adaptation to new trends, creativity and the development of cutting-edge solutions.
We integrate sustainability into all aspects of our teaching, focusing on knowledge transfer, commitment to sustainable practices, and preparing students to be responsible players in the hospitality industry.
EHG is committed to promoting excellence by providing a quality higher education that fosters autonomy, empowerment and the acquisition of a high level of skills supported by understated elegance.
