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Welcome to EHL Swiss School of Tourism & Hospitality

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We are leaders in professional hospitality education, and strive to provide the best career opportunities for all our students.

Study

Our Programs

Part of EHL Group, EHL Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality is located in Chur-Passugg and offers Swiss professional hospitality programs.

Campus

EHL Campus Passugg

Swiss history and culture is all around you on campus, a 150-year-old hotel resort site that was once an internationally renowned spa hotel with healing mineral springs.

Careers

The hospitality industry is a vast career field with many opportunities for lucrative career growth, entrepreneurship and personal development.

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Do you have questions about courses, careers, or studying at EHL Swiss School of Tourism & Hospitality?

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Sustainability on EHL Campus Passugg

The EHL Campus Passugg is a microcosm of cultural diversity, nestled within the local community of the Graubünden region. Transparent leadership, social responsibility, economic sustainability, environmental awareness, and the education and sensitization to these themes shape our mission statement.

Sustainability Guidelines and Mission Statement of EHL Passugg

Our 4 Pillars of Sustainability

At EHL, our focus is to empower growth by nurturing excellence in human experiences. This includes all aspects that enable a good, sustainable life in a healthy environment.

We understand sustainability holistically and as a constant commitment within the EHL family, where we learn and grow.

Our students and apprentices receive not only the technical skills necessary for the workplace during their training, but they also learn what it means to work in the hospitality industry and beyond with heart and responsibility.

Our Engagement for Sustainability

People

Emotions and social experiences make us human. In our classes and work teams, we impart emotional intelligence skills that are practiced in everyday school and work life. Through care, transparency, and collaboration, we contribute to the well-being of apprentices, students, staff, and faculty on our campus.

Education

Educating hospitality experts at the levels of basic vocational training, advanced vocational education, and professional development is our mission. The dimensions of sustainability are integrated into all programs and learning areas, enabling our students and apprentices to positively impact the world in their future professional fields.

Environment

With the support of our students and staff, EHL Campus Passugg demonstrates how sustainable management of our environment can be achieved. We minimize our energy and water consumption, reduce waste, and utilize renewable energy sources. The procurement of environmentally friendly, regional, and organic products is of high importance, and we are continually expanding this effort.

Communities

The cultural diversity at EHL Passugg is unique, and we seize the opportunity to learn from and with each other. Furthermore, we actively engage in social projects and charitable initiatives, creating jobs and educational opportunities that support diversity and inclusivity.

Current Sustainability Initiatives at EHL Passugg

Bio Restaurant Da Fortunat

Environment

At our in-house restaurant Da Fortunat, we focus on regional organic products.

We are currently working on obtaining the Bio-Cuisine certification from Bio Suisse, which awards 1 to 3 organic stars to restaurants using 30%, 60%, or 90% organic products.

Learn more about this certification and our commitment to sustainable cuisine in the article.

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Promoting Mobility with Movetia

Education

EHL Passugg assists its students and apprentices in arranging internships outside Switzerland. We work in partnership with Movetia, a national agency dedicated to fostering international exchanges and mobility. This collaboration not only helps facilitate placements but also provides financial support for our students and staff undertaking work and experiential learning abroad.

Read the testimonials from our students.

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Affective Hospitality - Emotionally Intelligent Hospitality

People & Education

For several years, EHL Passugg has been committed to developing "Affective Hospitality", which translates to emotionally intelligent hospitality and gastronomy. Emotional intelligence is a key area of study in the curriculum of the Higher Vocational School and is becoming an integral part of the culture at EHL Campus Passugg.

In collaboration with the Center of Affective Science at the University of Geneva, EHL Passugg has developed the EHL EI Assessment for Hospitality. This tool is also available to the industry to help gauge the emotional intelligence of employees and leadership teams.

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Specialization in Sustainable Management

Education

Since the beginning of 2024, students at EHL Passugg have the option to choose "Sustainable Management" as a specialization in their studies toward the Swiss Professional Degree in Hospitality Management. This area of study is being developed and taught by sustainability expert Jürgen Walch.

By collaboratively developing ideas and solutions to enhance sustainability at EHL Campus Passugg, this subject also strengthens the collaboration between the academy and the school hotel.

Learn more about the major in Sustainable Management.

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EHL Leadership Principles

People

EHL is in the midst of transitioning from a hierarchical, competition-oriented organization to an agile, people-centered company. In 2023/24, the EHL leadership principles are introduced to all employees through two-day workshops, conducted in three languages. Transparency, a willingness to experiment, collaboration, care, and responsibility are the guiding principles that serve as our roadmap and guidelines in daily work.

Read our EHL Code of Ethics.

Passugger Mineral Water

Environment

We support the local economy by purchasing regional products. For instance, through our longstanding and close cooperation with Passugger Mineralquellen. You can't get a shorter supply chain than that!

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Coffee Break for Staff

People

Every week, all employees and faculty members at EHL Passugg are invited to a coffee break. At the Campigiana Bar, over croissants, coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, this time promotes interaction and camaraderie. It's also an opportunity to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.

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Volunteer Engagement with Alaya

Communities

As a member of Alaya, a platform for social engagement, EHL promotes the social and sustainable activities of its employees and students. Participation in volunteer activities and challenges, or through donations, makes visible on the platform the causes that members of the EHL family are committed to. Some initiatives are also supported by the company with work hours.

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Plastic Lids for Guide Dogs

Communities

EHL Passugg is collecting plastic screw caps (e.g., from PET bottles) to support Burgi Stäger from Graubünden, who is dedicated to training guide dogs through this project. Over the past few years, Burgi Stäger has collected more than a hundred thousand tons of plastic lids, earning her the 2023 "Bündner helfen Bündnern" Award for her efforts.

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100% Hydropower Electricity

Environment

The electricity that we source for the EHL Campus Passugg from the regional provider, rabiosa energie, is generated from 100% hydropower. Other projects that we are involved in at EHL Passugg to promote a healthy environment include Vegetarian Wednesday and both an outdoor and indoor herb garden.

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WIL - Women in Leadership

Communities

The women of EHL Campus Passugg are part of the EHL Women in Leadership initiative. Regular discussions and meetings are held where women exchange ideas on specific topics and support each other in areas such as inclusion, leadership qualities, workplace development, talent management, and equal pay, among others.

First ibex-certified Hotel Management School

EHL Passugg is the first hotel management school to be certified with the ibex fairstay sustainability label.

The criteria from the five dimensions - Management, Social, Ecology, Finance & Performance, and Regionality - support us with a holistic approach in the development and continuous improvement of individual areas on the EHL Campus Passugg.

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