Glion
Established in 1962, Glion is a premier institution specializing in hospitality and luxury management. Attracting prominent entrepreneurial families aiming to empower the next generation, the institution boasts a 98% graduate employment rate, with 86% of alumni assuming managerial roles within 3.1 years of graduation. With a global network of influential industry leaders, Glion provides unparalleled access to top-tier opportunities, ensuring that its graduates are equipped to thrive in the world's most prestigious hospitality and luxury brands.
The Accelerator
Glion’s Alumni Association (AAG) empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs by offering yearly mentorship and investment support to the most promising ventures in the hospitality sector.
Program timeline
End of June
Application deadline for business plans
September
Finalists selected & coaching begins
End of November
Pitch Battle Event at Glion’s Montreux campus, where the top business ideas are presented. This event (in-person and online) brings together investors, entrepreneurs, journalists, students, faculty, and sponsors to crown the most promising venture.
Glion alumni network
Glion’s Alumni Association (AAG) empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs by offering yearly mentorship and investment support to the most promising ventures in the hospitality sector.
Alumni
Current students
Nationalities
LinkedIn users
Instagram users
Are VPs or Directors
Are entrepreneurs
Are CEOs or General Managers
16,900
Alumni
2,500
Current students
98
Nationalities
11,000
LinkedIn users
5,000
Instagram users
10%
Are VPs or Directors
6%
Are entrepreneurs
5%
Are CEOs or General Managers
Biggest employers
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Why partner with us?
Access Glion's elite network
Tap into a prestigious global network of industry leaders in hospitality and luxury. Connect with top-tier professionals and recruit from a highly skilled pool of students and alumni, trained to excel in the world’s leading brands.
Notable figures along Glion's alumni
CEO Relais & Châteaux, CEO Yotel, CEO La Brioche Dorée, Director of Marketing & Commercial Strategy Mandarin Oriental Zurich, Vice President J.P. Morgan Geneva, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at Roger Vivier - TOD'S Group etc.
Exclusive networking
Engage with key decision-makers and innovators.
Top talent
Scout and recruit from Glion’s best students at high-visibility career events. Partner with Glion to access the future of luxury and hospitality.
Maximized media exposure for high-profile professionals
Gain extensive visibility through live coverage, complemented by press and social media outreach, ensuring broad exposure to influential professionals and key industry players.
Sponsor packages
Friends
- Company logo featured on the event website with a clickable link to your site
- Inclusion of your logo on event signage and all related social media communications
- Feature and promotion of your brand across social media platforms and in press materials
- One complimentary ticket to attend the event
1,000 CHF
Ambassadors
Friends formula plus:
- Exclusive dedicated post across social media platform, showcasing the brand and event participation
- Elevated brand exposure with prominent logo placement
- Two complimentary tickets (one additional ticket)
2,000 CHF
Partners
Ambassadors formula plus:
- Networking opportunity with entrepreneurs and investors to foster key partnerships
- Dedicated on-campus talent scouting days, designed to identify and connect with top talent
- Three complimentary tickets (one additional ticket
10,000 CHF
Contacts & useful links
Federico Scolari +41 79 631 54 92 federico.scolari@glionalumni.ch →
Mitchell Perry +41 78 702 85 99 mitchell.perry@glionalumni.ch →
Press highlights
Hospitality Net → Audience: 100,000+
Hotelier & Hospitality Design → Audience 50,000+
APN News → Audience: 200,000+
India CSR → Audience: 150 000+
Sommet Education → Audience: 10 000+
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