Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Dr. Ruby Bakshi Khurdi joined Hotel Institute Montreux in 2018 and is a multi-award winning, innovative educator, emotional intelligence trainer, and most recently "a global changer." She has held workshops at global events and can be heard on different podcasts speaking on a range of topics such as human values and women in leadership.

Ludovic Cosandey teaches Event Management at Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), and is the director of the World of Hospitality event. In this interview, he talks about his experience teaching from home and shares some advice for students. 

Because we are training the next generation of hospitality leaders, it is important they understand the effect of housekeeping products on our environment and our health. What can be used to replace the harmful chemicals found in the products we use? Tania Thompson, who teaches Science for Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland in Le Bouveret, shares her expertise and explains what the “Green Housekeeping” project is. 

Kathryn Medico, from the United States, wanted to be a dragon or a drummer for the Beatles when she grew up, but her path led her to journalism. She is an author, former manager at Ritz-Carlton, and lecturer at Swiss Hotel Management School.

For the last 10 months all industries across the globe have learnt to adapt and adjust to a new normal. Like most industries, the hospitality industry continues to look for ways to not only survive but thrive. Third year students at Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), remained optimistic that they would still host the annual World of Hospitality (WoH) banquet, even if it was adapted to suit the current restrictions.