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EHL Research & Industry update - April 2026

research industry update

Congratulations!

We would like to congratulate:

Etemad-Sajadi, R. who secured funding from Innosuisse for his new project “AI Concierge”.

Kim, S. who secured private funding for her new project about organizational readiness for AI-enabled transformation.

 

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Online & Published

Dias, Á., Zizka, L., Bernard, S., Singal, M., & Ho, J. A. (2026). Toward the institutionalization of social sustainability. Annals of Tourism Research, 118, 104181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2026.104181

Heo, C. (Forthcoming). Dynamic loyalty program for restaurant revenue management. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 137, 104697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2026.104697

Kager, K., Vrikki, M., Tan, S., Choy, B. H., & Suzuki, Y. (Forthcoming). Potentials and pitfalls of design-based research on lesson study: A systematic review. Teaching and Teacher Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2026.105513

 

Case Study

Borzillo, S. (2026). Rethinking Authority: Korner Hotel’s Decentralized and Human-Centered Model. Case study and teaching note published at the Case Centre. https://www.thecasecentre.org/products/view?id=212699

 

 

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Chen, Y. (2026, April). Services sector opening-up to boost MNCs [Quoted]. Visaverge. Retrieved from https://www.visaverge.com/news/30-days-visa-free-entry-fuels-chinas-holiday-travel-surge-for-chinese-new-year/. China Daily. Retrieved from https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/21/WS69e6d2dda310d6866eb44916.html

Clergue, V. & Oruc, Y. (2026, April). Design for Presence: Socio-Cognitive Mindfulness in Guest Experience. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/hotel-guest-experience. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4132154/design-for-presence-socio-cognitive-mindfulness-in-guest-experience

Clergue, V. (2026, March 30). Halten sich Studierende an den Dresscode? Der «Werte-Botschafter» zückt auch mal die Rote Karte [Mentioned]. Tages-Anzeiger. Retrieved from https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/ehl-lausanne-die-hotelfachschule-wurde-zur-business-school-799175051496. Berner Zeitung. Retrieved from https://www.bernerzeitung.ch/ehl-lausanne-die-hotelfachschule-wurde-zur-business-school-799175051496. Der Bund. Retrieved from https://www.derbund.ch/ehl-lausanne-die-hotelfachschule-wurde-zur-business-school-799175051496. Bazonline. Retrieved from https://www.bazonline.ch/ehl-lausanne-die-hotelfachschule-wurde-zur-business-school-799175051496

Cruz, M. (2026, April 16). The Strategic Value of Industry Awards Across the Business Lifecycle. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/industry-awards. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4131938/the-strategic-value-of-industry-awards-across-the-business-lifecycle

Kim, S. (2026, April). WIL 2026 Insights: What AI Cannot Lead – Human-centered Leadership. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/human-centered-leadership. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4131875/wil-2026-insights-what-ai-cannot-lead-human-centered-leadership. Hotel News Resource. Retrieved from https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article140836.html

Llewellyn, G. (2026, April 13). F&B operators confront outlet closure risks [Interview]. Singapore Business Review. Retrieved from https://sbr.com.sg/videos/fb-operators-confront-outlet-closure-risks

Llewellyn, G. (2026, April 28). Sailing into a new market: Cruises see more first-timers aboard [Podcast]. MeListen. Retrieved from https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/cna938-rewind-2813576/sailing-new-market-cruises-see-more-first-timers-aboard-3289626.

Poretti, C. & Dargenio, D. (2026, April 27). A l’école des leaders de demain. Plongée au cœur du campus de l’EHL [Quoted]. La Liberté. Retrieved from https://www.laliberte.ch/articles/economie/plongee-au-coeur-du-campus-de-l-ehl-1356537?srsltid=AfmBOor84VqRspYwpQtRtwlTa9OaFeKmpRy-PAsNshDdIwAj0BLsdvMd

Srinara, N. (2026, April 1). CNA938 Rewind A $4 fix for late-night costly transport woes [Podcast]. MeListen. Retrieved from https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/CNA938-Rewind-2813576/A-%244-fix-for-late-night-costly-transport-woes-3228896  Channel News Asia. Retrieved from https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/4-fix-late-night-costly-transport-woes-6029946

Srinara, N. (2026, April 16). The Big Story: Can autonomous shuttles turn Singapore into a 24-hour city? [Podcast]. Omny. Retrieved from https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-evening-show/the-big-story-can-autonomous-shuttles-turn-singapore-into-a-24-hour-city

Stierand, M. (2026, April 14). L'avenir de l'alimentation : pourquoi la créativité culinaire et l'émotion ont leur place à table. [Interview]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-dML7Rsx4I&t=5s. Pulse. Retrieved from https://www.pulse.bot/food/video/the-future-of-food-why-culinary-creativity-and-emotion-belong-at-the-table-779cb114-6e69-4352-8955-1d92ae46c6c4/

Terrier, L. (2026, April 16). Améliorer l’expérience patient grâce aux principes de l’hôtellerie. Allnews. Retrieved from https://www.allnews.ch/content/points-de-vue/am%C3%A9liorer-l%E2%80%99exp%C3%A9rience-patient-gr%C3%A2ce-aux-principes-de-l%E2%80%99h%C3%B4tellerie

Tsukanova, T. (2026, April 24). Invisible Technologies: The Hidden Element of Smart Hospitality. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/invisible-technologies. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4132053/invisible-technologies-the-hidden-element-of-smart-hospitality. Hotel News Resource. Retrieved from https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141082.html

Widmer, B. & Sandoval, M. A. (2026, April 2). Communities of Practice as Pedagogical Drivers. EHL Pedagogy. Retrieved from https://pedagogy.ehl.edu/listing/communities-practice

Woltering, R.-O. (2026, March 22). Quand le soutien public élargit l’accès à un master de reference [Interview]. Le Matin. 

 

 

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External Events

Inversini, A. spoke on the topic of New Frontiers of Tourism: Regenerative Hospitality at the Green Economy Festival on April 17-19, Parma, Italy.

Tan, S. conducted workshops for faculty members and graduate students of Northeast Normal University, China, on journal article publication and visualising students’ thinking.

Tan, S. was invited by the Teacher Education Centre under the auspices of UNESCO to be a final commentator for a public research lesson in Feng Hua Middle School, Shanghai.