Sommet Education and UNWTO reveal 2021 Hospitality Challenge online events

The “Hospitality Challenge” was launched to foster the recovery of the hospitality industry through innovative projects submitted by entrepreneurs, start-uppers, students, career changers and anyone passionate about the industry. Among almost 600 applications received from all over the world, 30 top finalists have been granted a full-board scholarship for Master programs, MBAs, and other specialized programs in Hospitality, Culinary and Pastry Arts at Sommet Education’s internationally renowned institutions: Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, and École Ducasse.

Starting from 21^st January 2021, online sessions will be held between 4.30pm and 5.30pm CET on LinkedIn Live:

“What’s Next in Jobs & Education” on 21^st January 2021
Moderator: Hervé de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, Founder & President of TalentriCity

Participants:

• Stéphane Rousseau, Chief People Officer at Sommet Education
• Natalia Bayona, Director of Innovation, Education and Investments at UNWTO
• Francois Delahaye, Chief Operating Officer at Dorchester Collection

“What’s next in Safety & Hospitality Experience” on 28^th January 2021
Moderator: Michael Collins, Founder of TravelMedia.ie and Abroad Magazine

Participants:

• Barbara Czyzewska, Head of Luxury Marketing and Brand Management at Glion Institute of Higher Education
• Alessandra Priante, Director of Regional Department of Europe at UNWTO
• Quentin Desurmont, Chief Executive Officer at Traveller Made

“What’s next in Revenue & Productivity” on 4^th February 2021
Moderator: Damon Embling, Journalist at Euronews and Director at Headline Media UK

Participants:

• Jonathan Humphries, Head of International Hotel Development & Asset Management Specializations at Glion Institute of Higher Education and Chairman and Owner at HoCoSo
• Sandra Carvao, Chief of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UNWTO
• Marc Vieilledent, Chief Development Officer at easyHotel Plc

“What’s next in Waste reduction & Sustainability” on 11^th February 2021
Moderator: Rajan Datar, Broadcaster, Journalist and Writer at BBC

• Dr. Dimitrios Diamantis, Professor and Dean of Graduate Studies at Les Roches Crans-Montana
• Ph. D. Manuel Butler, Executive Director at UNWTO
• Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Hilton