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A Serving of Swiss Hospitality |
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Suzanne Szeigis, BS03 (M), who made the trip last winter, says, Switzerland is one country, but its so diverse. Each day we could have spoken a different language, with trips to places ranging from German-speaking Zurich to Lugano, a predominately Italian area. Introduced into the curriculum in 1980, the seminar was held in various locations until Engelberg was selected as the seminars base location in 1990. The leading mountain resort in central Switzerland, Engelberg is located in a high alpine valley within easy traveling distance to the city of Lucerne and to Zurich, Switzerlands largest metropolis. Classes are held for five days in varying locations, but the Hotel Edelweiss, a small family-owned-and-operated establishment in Engelberg, is the students home during their stay. In contrast is a visit to LAubier, a green hotel in Neuchâtel in the French-speaking region of Switzerland. They operate their own farm and everything is natural and environmentally friendly, from decorations to the solar-powered lights, recalls Szeigis. Its not something you see often in the United States, but it is catching on in Europe. |
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The students study management approaches, techniques and strategies in specific areas of the hospitality industry, such as human resources, organizational systems, law and environmental issues, by contrasting their European experience with what is done in the United States.
The unique venture is followed up with four classroom sessions during the spring semester. This international experience is also available to graduate students in hospitality management studies. |
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