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Teaching & Learning at EHL Hospitality Business School

How can we prepare students to face the challenges of today and tomorrow? At EHL Hospitality Business School, we are reinventing learning through innovative, collaborative approaches rooted in real-world professional practice. Explore our vision of education here.

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching and learning go beyond traditional classroom instruction.

EHL Hospitality Business School's teaching philosophy is built on a foundation of experiential education, academic excellence, and industry relevance. We provide our faculty members with a dynamic and fulfilling academic environment where their knowledge and passion help shape the next generation of hospitality leaders. By blending academic rigor with real-world industry insights, we create a setting that seamlessly connects theory and practice. This forward-thinking teaching approach enables our educators to use their expertise to encourage critical thinking and accompany their students to develop not only the intellectual competencies but also the hands-on skills required to excel as leaders in the dynamic world of hospitality and beyond.

EHL Hospitality Business School Teaching and Learning Practices

We strive to help our faculty members embody the key pillars of hospitality education:

 

Our faculty members are both educators with impressive hands-on industry experience and thought leaders in hospitality management and applied research. The combination of academic findings and real-world case studies directly shape and enhance our teaching methodologies by:

  • Providing up-to-date industry insights, case studies, and simulations.
  • Developing new hospitality models and strategies to solve real-world challenges.
  • Contributing to peer-reviewed journals and industry whitepapers.
  • Collaborating with leading hospitality organizations on projects or internships.

Our students are encouraged to be active participants and are responsible for their own learning journeys. Our faculty members emphasize personalized education through:

  • Interactive lectures and small-group discussions.
  • Continuous mentorship, tutoring, and guidance.
  • Self-directed learning and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Active learning techniques such as problem-based learning.

The future of education is digital, dynamic, and personalized. Our faculty members embrace cutting-edge teaching technologies and pedagogical innovation, including:

  • AI-powered and digital learning tools.
  • Virtual and augmented reality simulations.
  • Digital case studies and e-learning platforms.
  • Project-based learning.
  • Flipped classrooms and experiential learning.
  • Innovative teaching methods to create an active and interactive learning environment.

With a strong international presence, EHL Hospitality Business School fosters global perspectives by:

  • Hosting visiting faculty, guest lecturers, and Executives in Residence from top hospitality brands.
  • Offering exchange programs and global internships.
  • Incorporating multicultural case studies into the curriculum.
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Recognition for Teaching & Learning Excellence

We take great pride in the accomplishments of our faculty members, especially when it comes to transferring their expertise into impactful continuous student learning.

EHL Teacher of the Year

Our annual EHL Teacher of The Year Award celebrates exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in teaching and learning. More specifically, it values faculty members’ teaching excellence in terms of organization and planning, teaching delivery, student learning, and teacher development.

This recognition honors faculty members who go above and beyond to inspire students, foster academic excellence, and contribute meaningfully to the EHL Hospitality Business School learning experience. We are proud to present the outstanding educators who have earned this distinction in the past five years.

 

EHL Researcher of the Year

Our annual EHL Researcher of The Year Award recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions that advance knowledge and create meaningful impact within and beyond the hospitality industry. This award celebrates excellence in research, innovation, and academic leadership. More specifically, it praises their publication outputs, the funds raised, as well as active participation in research-related community service.

We are proud to showcase the five previous winners whose research exemplifies the highest standards of academic achievement: