Rector of HES-SO and president of swissuniversities, Dr Luciana Vaccaro, presented her priorities in the evolving higher education landscape and looked at ways of strengthening the collaboration with EHL at this important moment in time. Against the backdrop of global challenges, tech advancements and changing paradigms in teaching and learning, three overarching themes emerge as the critical pillars supporting the strategic trajectory of modern higher education for both HES-SO and EHL: internationalization, digitalization and continued learning - Welcome to the future of higher education!
In 2024, the annual pilgrimage to the beach marks a sacred period in Brits’ calendars.
Dimitri Manikis is the President of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa. Wyndham is the world’s biggest franchise with 25 brands across 9,200 hotels in 95 countries. Dimitri’s region includes around 650 hotels in 45 countries.
Whether we look back 15 years, five years, or even just five months, it’s clear – our world and our industry are not what they were. Adapting to this new reality requires us to look forward rather than back, replace old habits with fresh ones, and be willing to learn new processes to make smarter decisions for the future.
Never in human history have we had access to as much data as we do today. In recent years, the tools and strategies we use to process and understand insights derived from this data have become one of the hottest commodities – and with good reason. Organizations are able to harness the power of data to gain a deeper understanding of their operations, customer behaviors, and market trends, unlocking competitive advantages.
I love seeing amazement in action. I was at the airport last week with a friend who accidentally spilled his soda. Within moments, an airport employee came over with a bucket and mop to clean up the spill. My friend apologized for making a mess, and the woman’s response surprised both of us. She said, My name is Laura, and it is my pleasure to clean up your spill. And with a big smile, she added, It’s job security!
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