International FACT SHEET laureatehospitality.com ABOUT Laureate Hospitality Education (LHE), a division of the Laureate International Universities network, is a leading hospitality management education group providing hospitality, tourism, event, sport, and entertainment management education to students from more than 100 countries. It comprises four premier institutions with campuses in seven countries (UK, Switzerland, Spain, Australia, China, Jordan, and the United States) on four continents, which allows LHE to offer the industry an impressive pool of talent. ACCREDITATION To maintain the highest possible educational standards, our institutions have international accreditation, government recognition, quality assurance certifications, and professional memberships with prestigious organizations worldwide. Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches International School of Hotel Management are both accredited at the university level by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges USA. School (BMIHMS) is accredited at the university level by the Australian government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Kendall College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). SWISS-STYLE MODEL OF EDUCATION Our schools follow a Swiss hospitality education model. This model balances theoretical coursework with craft-based learning on campus. While each school has its own specialized approach, LHE ensures that curricula, teaching methodologies, and student lifestyle work in unison to help graduates fully develop the skills they need to become tomorrow s industry leaders. BREADTH OF PROGRAMS LHE institutions offer a variety of education pathways, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and master s programs. All programs emphasize the development of critical-thinking skills, the understanding of contemporary management theory, and general education. MISSION Our distinguished group of institutions is united by a fundamental belief in the importance of academic rigor, skills-based learning, and a dynamic, multicultural outlook. We strive to prepare graduates to be immediately effective in their roles in today s hospitality industry. KEY PERSONNEL MICHAEL HUCKABY - CEO Laureate Hospitality & Culinary Education GUY BENTLEY - CEO Glion Institute of Higher Education, Worldwide JUDY HOU - DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland MARTIN HALSALL - CAMPUS DIRECTOR Glion Institute of Higher Education, London SONIA TATAR - CEO & DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Worldwide CARLOS DIEZ DE LA LASTRA BUIGUES - CEO & GENERAL DIRECTOR Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Marbella Dr. SACHA STÖCKLIN - CAMPUS DIRECTOR Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College OUR NETWORK OF SCHOOLS Switzerland, with a branch campus: - Glion Campus London, UK LES ROCHES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT Switzerland, with branch and affiliated campuses: - Les Roches Marbella, Spain - Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College - Shanghai, China - Royal Academy of Culinary Arts - Amman, Jordan BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL (BMIHMS) Australia, with a branch campus and affiliated programs: - BMIHMS Suzhou, China KENDALL COLLEGE USA MARKUS KALBERER - CAMPUS DIRECTOR Royal Academy of Culinary Arts JÉRÔME CASTEIGT - GENERAL MANAGER School EMILY WILLIAMS KNIGHT - PRESIDENT Kendall College 1
ABOUT LAUREATE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES Laureate International Universities is a trusted global leader in providing access to high-quality, innovative institutions of higher education. The Laureate International Universities network includes more than 80 accredited campus-based and online universities. Our more than 1,000,000 students are part of an academic community that spans 28 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Laureate s universities offer hundreds of undergraduate, master s, and doctoral degree programs in fields including architecture, art, business, culinary arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, hospitality management, information technology, law, and medicine. For more information, visit www.laureate.net UK USA SWITZERLAND SPAIN JORDAN CHINA NETWORK AUSTRALIA SWITZERLAND - Glion & Bulle UNITED KINGDOM - London SWITZERLAND - Bluche glion.edu LONDON glion.edu LES ROCHES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT lesroches.edu Founded in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education is a private Swiss institute that offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in the fields of hospitality, tourism, and events, sport and entertainment management. Glion is accredited at the university level by the NEASC 1 and ranked by luxury hotel hiring managers among the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career 2. Glion is located on three campuses in Switzerland and the UK: in Glion, above the famous resort of Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva; in Bulle, in the heart of the Gruyère region; and in London. The campusbased student body comprises more than 1,400 students representing more than 84 nationalities. There are 100 faculty members, including full- and part-time lecturers as well as visiting lecturers. GIHE is ranked by industry hiring managers of luxury hotels among the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career. 2 Glion London is a branch campus with the same program structure and ethos as Glion Switzerland. Glion is hosted at the University of Roehampton. Students have full access to the resources of the University of Roehampton, including sports facilities, student dining, retail outlets, and a student union. The campus is located on 154 acres of parkland and is conveniently situated close to central London. The new Glion London campus offers the best of two worlds: an opportunity to study hospitality management in London, Europe s business hub, and the Swiss expertise of Glion, one of the world s top-ranked hospitality management institutes. Founded in 1954, Les Roches International School of Hotel Management is a private institution based on the Swiss model of education. Les Roches offers undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate programs in the fields of hospitality, tourism, and event management. With campuses in Switzerland and Spain (Les Roches International Hotel Management School, Marbella), and affiliated campuses in China and Jordan (Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (LRJJ), Shanghai, China; and The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), Amman, Jordan), Les Roches offers students the opportunity to transfer between its locations to gain an international educational experience. Les Roches is accredited at the university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) 1 and is ranked by luxury hotel hiring managers among the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career 2. Nestled in the small village of Bluche in the Swiss Alps, Les Roches offers a dynamic educational environment to its international student body. 2 1 www.neasc.org 2 TNS Global Survey, 2013
SPAIN - Marbella CHINA - Shangai JORDAN - Amman LES ROCHES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT MARBELLA lesroches.es LES ROCHES JIN JIANG INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE lrjj.cn THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS raca-lesroches.edu.jo Founded in 1995, Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Marbella (Les Roches Marbella) offers a truly unique learning experience based on the tradition of Swiss hospitality. In a survey of international hotel hiring managers, Les Roches Marbella has been ranked No.1 among hospitality management schools in Spain for an international career 1. With a renowned international reputation, it offers the same quality undergraduate and postgraduate hospitality management programs and recognition as Les Roches in Switzerland, and has a strong link with the hospitality and golf industries. Les Roches Marbella is accredited at the university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Located in the heart of Spain s Costa del Sol, Les Roches Marbella offers a dynamic educational environment to its international student body, which is perfect for students to flourish academically, culturally, and socially. Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College is a private college located in Shanghai, China. Les Roches Jin Jiang is a joint venture between Les Roches in Switzerland and Jin Jiang International Hotels, the leading hotel management company in China. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in international hotel management. In a recent survey of hospitality industry hiring managers, Les Roches Jin Jiang was ranked the No.1 international hospitality management school in China for an international career 1. Les Roches Jin Jiang is accredited by Shanghai Education Evaluation Association (SEEA) for Sino-Foreign Cooperative Institutions and through Les Roches in Switzerland as a branch campus by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) is an affiliate of the world-renowned Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland. The campus is located in Amman, Jordan, in a private, serene setting. The classrooms are equipped with the latest kitchen technology and utensils used by top chefs at international restaurants and hotels. Students at RACA are exposed to a broad range of courses that cover interrelated areas of the culinary industry. Its programs combine theoretical and practical study, craft-based learning, and internships in recognized hotels, restaurants, or related institutions. AUSTRALIA - Leura & Sydney CHINA - Suzhou USA - Chicago BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL bluemountains.edu.au BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, CHINA bluemountainschina.cn KENDALL COLLEGE kendall.edu School is a fully accredited school, providing undergraduate and postgraduate education specializing in hotel and event management. In a survey of international hotel hiring managers, School has been ranked No. 1 for an international career among hospitality management schools in the Asia-Pacific Region and Australia 1. BMIHMS has three modern, custom-designed campuses in Leura, Sydney, and Suzhou, China. The practical learning centre in Leura operates as a simulated hotel environment, where all undergraduates live and study in a close community. Students then progress to the executive business centre in the heart of Sydney, which is home for all postgraduate programs. Each BMIHMS program has an integrated industry placement, providing valuable experience and networking contacts for students. School has a quality accredited branch campus in China (Suzhou) that delivers quality accredited diploma and associate degrees in International Hotel and Resort Management. This program is operated as a joint venture with Suzhou Tourism and Finance Institute (STFI), and is approved by both the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Province, and the Education Bureau of Suzhou. Located 30 minutes from Shanghai, Suzhou is set in a picturesque location mixing the traditional past with modern China. The program combines practical learning with business management to provide a holistic approach to hospitality education. Upon completion of their program, students can choose to further their studies and complete a degree at Blue Mountains Australia. By choosing to study in China, students gain a solid understanding of Asian culture and acquire a unique competitive advantage for their hospitality management careers. Kendall College, founded in 1934, offers undergraduate degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality management, business, and early childhood education. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students the skills and expertise needed to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the No. 1 program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago s leading hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants 1. Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Culinary Arts at Kendall College has been distinguished as an Exemplary Program by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). 3 1 TNS Global Survey, 2013
, SWITZERLAND & UK Total student population 1,829 Students on campuses 1,341 (Bulle & Glion) Students on internships 257 Student male / female ratio 46:54 Undergraduate students 1,489 Postgraduate students 130 Master s students 68 Online MBA students 142 Europe 63% Americas 6% Asia 26% Middle East & Africa 5% LES ROCHES BLUCHE, SWITZERLAND Total student population 1,640 Students on campus 1126 Students on internships 514 Student male / female ratio 51:49 Undergraduate students 1,402 Postgraduate students 179 Master s students 59 Europe 36% Americas 8% Asia 43% Middle East & Africa 13% LES ROCHES MARBELLA, SPAIN Total student population 673 Students on campus 461 Students on internships 212 Student male / female ratio 45:55 Undergraduate students 409 Postgraduate students 52 Europe 83% Americas 5% Asia & Australia 6% Middle East & Africa 5% LES ROCHES JIN JIANG, CHINA Total student population 478 Students on campus 347 Students on internships 131 Student male / female ratio 50:50 Undergraduate students 414 Postgraduate students 64 Europe 16% Americas 1% Asia 81% Middle East & Africa 1% BLUE MOUNTAINS, AUSTRALIA Total student population 1,080 Students on campus 750 Students on internships 330 Student male / female ratio 43:57 Undergraduate students 760 Postgraduate students 320 Europe 11% Americas 17% Asia 47% Middle East & Africa 2% Australia 22% BLUE MOUNTAINS CAMPUS SUZHOU, CHINA Total student population 290 Students on campus 190 Students on internships 100 Student male / female ratio 42:58 Undergraduate students 290 Europe 1% Asia 97% Middle East & Africa 2% KENDALL COLLEGE, USA Total student population 1,489 Students on campus 933 Students on internships 148 Student male / female ratio 34:66 Undergraduate students 1,489 Europe 3% Americas 87% Asia 9% Middle East & Africa 1% 4 Statistics provided by the respective schools in August 2015.
THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IS VAST* In 2009, it was worth US $6.08 trillion, in 2013, it was worth $6.80 trillion and forecast to grow at 4.2% through 2022. In 2013, it created 265 million jobs (8.9% of total employment) globally. By 2024, it will have created 346 million jobs (10.2% of total). In 1950, there were 25 million international tourists. By 2010, 940 million. By 2013, 1.087 billion. By 2030, 1.8 billion are forecast. THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY OFFERS EXCELLENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES The career scope in hospitality is wide-ranging. Sectors include events and entertainment, luxury retail, finance, as well as travel, tourism, and culinary arts. Graduates from Laureate Hospitality Education schools go into a broad range of roles, including but not limited to: Hotel management and strategic leadership Restaurant management and ownership Culinary arts Revenue management Public relations Human resources Sales and marketing Sustainable management Investment and private banking Luxury brand management Airlines Customer services Technology and logistics Events and entertainment See where a degree in hospitality management could take you: Catering Assistant General Manager, Golf Club Public Relation Coordinator Quality Manager Food and Beverage Manager Management Trainee Program Travel Agency Managing Director Restaurant Manager CONTACT Ms Alexia Robinet / Senior International PR Manager / Laureate Hospitality Education / Tel: +41 21 989 26 63 / alexia.robinet@laureate.ch 5 *Sources: WTTC, Economic Impact report, 2014. WTTC, Comparative Impact of Travel and Tourism, 2013. UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2014.