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SOMMET EDUCATION AND CIDH SIGN STRATEGIC AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE EXECUTIVE TRAINING IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP (Switzerland)
Members of Círculo Internacional de Directores de Hotel (CIDH)/ International Association of Executives & Hotel Managers will gain access to exclusive scholarships for Executive Master’s programs delivered by Les Roches and Glion, leading global institutions in hospitality and luxury education and part of the Sommet Education group, the global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education. |
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 Vicente Romero President of CIDH and Carlos Díez de la Lastra CEO of Les Roches
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- Up to three additional partial scholarships per intake will be offered for each program.
- A strategic alliance that reinforces a shared commitment to developing young talent and transformational leadership.
Círculo Internacional de Directivos y Directivas de Hotelería/ International Association of Executives & Hotel Managers, the largest global association connecting over 39,500 senior executives in the hotel and tourism sector across 72 countries, announced during DES – Digital Enterprise Show 2025, the signing of a strategic agreement withSommet Education, a global leader in hospitality, luxury, and culinary arts education.
Sommet Education brings together five renowned institutions – Les Roches, Glion, École Ducasse, Invictus Education, and the Indian School of Hospitality – supporting over 10,000 students and 10,000 learners in over 20 campuses.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in the field of executive and master's-level education for the CIDH network, who will now have access to advanced academic programs in hotel management and luxury throughLes RochesandGlion—fostering talent development, operational excellence, and innovation across the industry.
Through this alliance, CIDH members will benefit frompreferential conditions and partial scholarships for Executive Master's programsoffered by Les Roches at its campuses in Switzerland and Spain, as well as those delivered by Glion at its campuses in Switzerland and the UK:
In addition,Les RochesandGlionwill offer up to three additional partial scholarships per intake, depending on the format, for candidates affiliated with CIDH or their immediate family members.
The agreement also includes collaboration on CIDH's annual awards and competitions, with the contribution ofonline specialization certificatesprovided byLes RocheseAcademy, reinforcing the shared commitment to lifelong learning and the recognition of emerging talent.
Since its founding, CIDH has consistently championed the development of young talent and the continuous upskilling of hospitality professionals. This partnership with Sommet Education strengthens a shared vision of the future—where critical thinking, transformational leadership, and a tech-forward mindset become the driving forces of an industry that demands constant evolution, strategic vision, and adaptability.
''This agreement symbolizes more than a decade of collaboration with an institution like Les Roches. It not only expands access to education for our members but also represents a critical step in integrating future generations into the industry.''
Vicente Romero President of CIDH
''At Les Roches, we firmly believe that true leadership is built on a foundation of academic excellence, global vision, and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Educating those who will shape the future of the hospitality industry is not only our mission—it is our responsibility. This partnership with CIDH enables us to expand our reach and bring world-class education to those who will lead the sector into the future.''
Carlos Díez de la Lastra CEO of Les Roches
The agreement was signed byVicente Romeroon behalf of CIDH andCarlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches, representing Sommet Education—consolidating a partnership that redefines the standards of educational excellence in the international hospitality sector.
About Sommet Education
Sommet Education is the global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, uniting five prestigious institutions – Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality - that shape the future of the industry and nurture the next generation of talent.
With over 400 programs spanning technical training, undergraduate, graduate degrees, executive and business solutions, we support 20,000 students and learners from over 100 nationalities across 10 countries and 20 campuses as well as through cutting-edge online learning platforms.
Backed by a worldwide network of 60,000 alumni and an industry-driven curriculum, Sommet Education prepares the future leaders who will set new standards of excellence in hospitality and beyond.
About CIDH
El Círculo Internacional de Directivos y Directivas de Hotelería (CIDH)/International Association of Executives & Hotel Managersis a non-profit association founded in 2016 that brings together over 39,500 hospitality professionals across 72 countries. Positioned as the largest global network of hotel leadership, its mission is to connect, inspire, and empower the executives shaping the present and future of the industry by promoting innovation, sustainable development, lifelong learning, and the exchange of strategic knowledge.
For more information, visit:https://cidh-global.com/
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