Swiss Business & Hospitality Camp – Explore your interests, unlock new passions, and make friends.

Your learning experience

What to expect

What to expect

Your time at Swiss Business & Hospitality Camp will be one to remember. Enhance your learning, unlock enriching new passions, and prepare yourself for an incredible future.

Breakfast is followed by intriguing and exciting classes learning how to succeed in your chosen area. After lunch, head out and about to experience some once in a lifetime activities and adventures. Once back in camp, enjoy dinner with friends and then some free time enjoying the city of Montreux. Evening activities are planned each night but are not obligatory.

At the end of your time in camp, you’ll receive a certficate at our graduation ceremony which will serve to help you in the wonderful career ahead of you.

Choose your course

Choose your course

Luxury Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Swiss Hospitality Revealed, Innovation and Sustainibility, and Communication Skills

At Swiss Business & Hospitality Camp you have the possibility to choose one course topic per week. Each course is focused on a specific area of business & hospitality. Should you wish to stay more than one week, you can choose another of our exciting courses to get your teeth into.

Note that, although our staff speak numerous languages, English tends to be the day to day language at the camp and classes are given in English.

Course outline

Course outline

Entrepreneurship And Leadership

An immersive program designed for ambitious students from around the world. Over the course of one week, you will explore key principles of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation through a dynamic blend of workshops, case studies, and interactive discussions. The curriculum covers essential topics such as business model development, leadership strategies, team building, financial planning, and marketing. As a highlight, the program includes an industry visit, offering you firsthand insights into real-world business operations and leadership in action. Join us for a transformative experience that will equip you with the skills to lead and innovate in today’s fast-paced global market.

Swiss Hospitality Revealed

A unique program offering students from across the globe an in-depth look into Switzerland’s world-renowned hospitality industry. Over one week, you will dive into the core principles of Swiss hospitality, covering key areas such as luxury hotel management, customer service excellence, sustainable practices, and culinary arts. Through engaging workshops, expert-led sessions, and real-world case studies, you will gain practical knowledge of what makes Swiss hospitality a global standard. The course includes an exclusive industry visit, providing you with firsthand exposure to a leading hospitality establishment, where you can observe best practices in action. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Swiss hospitality excellence.

Luxury Marketing

An exclusive program designed for students worldwide to explore the sophisticated world of luxury brands. Throughout this immersive week, you will gain a deep understanding of luxury brand strategies, customer behavior, and the unique marketing techniques that drive desirability in high-end markets. Key topics include brand storytelling, digital marketing for luxury, consumer psychology, and the role of heritage and craftsmanship. As part of the course, an industry visit will offer you a behind-the-scenes look at a prestigious luxury brand, giving you invaluable insights into how these brands maintain their allure and prestige. Prepare to refine your skills and navigate the complexities of luxury marketing at the highest level.

Communication skills

A comprehensive program designed for students who want to master the art of effective communication. During this intensive week, you will explore essential skills such as public speaking, active listening, persuasive communication, and intercultural dialogue. Through interactive workshops, role-playing, and real-world case studies, you will learn how to communicate with clarity and confidence in both personal and professional settings. A highlight of the course is the industry visit, where you will observe communication strategies in action within a leading organization, providing practical insights into how effective communication drives success. Join us to enhance your ability to connect, influence, and lead.

Innovation and Sustainability

An exciting program that brings together students from across the globe to explore the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. Throughout this transformative week, you will engage with key concepts such as sustainable business models, green technologies, circular economies, and ethical leadership. The course combines interactive lectures, group projects, and case studies to help you develop innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges. A featured industry visit will provide you with firsthand experience in a forward-thinking company, showcasing how innovation and sustainability are integrated into real-world business operations. Join us for a course that equips you with the tools to shape a more sustainable future.

Evening activities

The evening is the best time of the day to relax, have fun, and enjoy the atmosphere of the program. Activities include an ice-breaker, evening by the lake, cinema nights, karaoke and so many others. Evening activities are optional, however, they are a great bonding opportunity as well as an integral part of community life.

Excursions

Every Saturday, students who are staying at Swiss Education Academy another week go on a day long excursion. Our excursions are pogrammed in advance so students get a chance to visit mulitiple destinations.

The city of Bern

Bern, the Swiss capital, is a historical city renowned for its BearPark and the Parliament building, that hosts the federal government. Spend the afternoon shopping, sightseeing, or simply relaxing in a café or one of the cities many parks.

Olympic museum

Lausanne is the Olympic capital and the home of International Olympic Committee. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the fascinating Olympic Museum, followed by a trip to the city of Lausanne for some retail therapy.

Excursions

Every Saturday, students who are staying at Swiss Education Academy another week go on a day long excursion. Our excursions are pogrammed in advance so students get a chance to visit mulitiple destinations.

The city of Bern

Bern, the Swiss capital, is a historical city renowned for its BearPark and the Parliament building, that hosts the federal government. Spend the afternoon shopping, sightseeing, or simply relaxing in a café or one of the cities many parks.

Olympic museum

Lausanne is the Olympic capital and the home of International Olympic Committee. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the fascinating Olympic Museum, followed by a trip to the city of Lausanne for some retail therapy.