Congratulations!
We would like to congratulate:
Fefin, T. for having been named “Maître d’Hôtel de l’Année 2026” by the Association Suisse des Maîtres d’Hôtel.
Marienthal, L. for having obtained a Mini-MBA in Marketing Communications and Branding from Rutgers Business School.
Martin-Rios, C. for obtaining funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation for his new project entitled "Paradoxes, routines and identity in sustainable services (PRISS): A multilevel study of professional identity in the transition to responsible."
Masset, P., Weisskopf, J.-P., & L’Hostis, G. for obtaining funding from Horizon Europe for their new project entitled “Sustainable and Resilient Wine Ecosystems: Adaptation, Market Innovation, and Social Inclusion”, as part of a 40-partner European consortium.
Stierand, M. for having been selected as “Featured Voice” for The Forum by Forbes Travel Guide, a speakers bureau for thought leaders on service, culture, and performance in the hospitality industry and beyond.
Book
Inversini, A. (2026). Regenerative Hospitality: Strategies to become a transformative hospitality leader. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Online & Published
Audrin, B., & Audrin, C. (Forthcoming). The missing link for AI at work: Towards an organization-centered approach to the explainability of large language models. Technology in Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2026.103289
Clergue, V., & Oruc, Y. (2026). Enhancing guest behavioral attitudes and intentions through experiences: A socio-cognitive mindfulness perspective. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 43(1), 236-254. https://doi.org/10.1080/10548408.2025.2587288
Kwak, B., Galli, V., Demongeot, A., Soussan, A., Boutonnet, J., Nijkoops, A., Boom, R. M., Zhang, L., Annese, V. F., Caironi, M., & Floreano, D. (Forthcoming). RoboCake: Baking Robotics Science and Culinary Art. Future Foods, 100997.
Rua-Gómez, C., Urrea, G., & Cruz, M. (Forthcoming). More graduated but less promoted: A dynamic perspective of the leaky pipeline of women in academic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. European Journal of Operational Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.03.007
Poretti, C., Heo, C., & Lee, S. (Forthcoming). Hospitality Firms’ Social Engagements and Corporate Reactions to the Invasion of Ukraine. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/19389655261427390
Probst, G., Zizka, L., & Sarrasin, N. (Forthcoming). A matrix to implement blended learning into higher education institutions. Discover Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-026-01435-8
Spence, C., & Stierand, M. (2026). Culinary creativity under pressure: A narrative review of its possibilities and pitfalls. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 43, 101451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2026.10145
Conference
Stepchenkova S., Antonescu, A., Girardin, F., & Kirilenko, A. (2026, March 17-21). Understanding Authenticity in Hospitality Service Encounters: A Mixed-Methods Study Using AI-Generated Scenarios [Paper presentation]. AAG Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Kraus, J. B., Woltering, R.-O., Sebastian, S. P., & Downs, D. H. (2026, March 24-28). Drivers of Performance Dispersion across Real Estate Private Equity Funds Students [Paper presentation]. American Real Estate Society (ARES) 2026 Conference, Sandestin, FL, USA.
Zizka, L. (2026, March 2-4). Critical Thinking About Artificial Intelligence (AI): Status Report of Graduate Students [Paper presentation]. 20th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2026.0442
Audrin, B. & Etemad-Sajadi, R. (2026, March 19). Impact of Self-Service Technologies in Retail. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/self-service-technologies-retails. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4131501/impact-of-self-service-technologies-in-retail
Chen, Y. (2026, March). Visa-free travel, rising foreign visitors boost luxury hotel growth in China [Mentioned]. South China Morning Post. Retrieved from https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347704/visa-free-travel-rising-foreign-visitors-boost-luxury-hotel-growth-china?pgtype=live. Lao Dong. Retrieved from https://news.laodong.vn/the-gioi/khach-san-hang-sang-trung-quoc-trung-dam-nho-mien-thi-thuc-1674614.ldo. Travel and Tour World. Retrieved from https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/chinas-bold-visa-exemption-strategy-fuels-explosive-growth-in-luxury-hotels-attracting-global-business-and-vacation-travelers-amid-economic-boom/.
Chen, Y. (2026, March 30). China increased 2,900 flights to Europe amid fuel shortages [Mentioned]. The Observatorial. Retrieved from https://observatorial.com/travel-and-vacation/1666325/china-increased-2900-flights-to-europe-amid-fuel-shortages/
Etemad-Sajadi, R. (2026, March 26). AI in Hospitality: Why Technology Should Support - Not Replace - Human Service [YouTube video]. EHL YouTube Channel. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr6jR0WKVNg. Pulse. Retrieved from https://www.pulse.bot/hotels/video/ai-in-hospitality-why-technology-should-support-not-replace-human-service-ehl-c41e91c1-d1c2-4b45-892d-9a47807f5c05/
Fuchs, M. (2026, March 22). No cash, no stress [Quoted]. Le Matin Dimanche Encore !
Girardin, F. (2026, March 1). Why the Hotel Bakery Is Becoming as Popular as the Hotel Bar [Mentioned]. NNY 360. Retrieved from https://www.nny360.com/artsandlife/foodanddrink/why-the-hotel-bakery-is-becoming-as-popular-as-the-hotel-bar/article_856cfd2b-89e7-559f-bfde-445ddf02ab97.html
Heo, C. (2026, March 3). How AI is Pushing Past Hotel Guest Personas. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/hotel-guest-persona. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4131638/how-ai-is-pushing-past-hotel-guest-personas. Hotel News Resource. Retrieved from https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article140613.html. HITEC. Retrieved from https://www.hitec.org/news/4131638/how-ai-is-pushing-past-hotel-guest-personas
Heo, C. (2026, March 19). «GenAI Commerce» révolutionnera-t-elle l’hôtellerie? Allnews. Retrieved from https://www.allnews.ch/content/points-de-vue/genai-commerce-r%C3%A9volutionnera-t-elle-l%E2%80%99h%C3%B4tellerie
Hinrichs, N. (2026, March 31). Hospitality, ljudski kapital i luksuz: Kako EHL Hospitality Business School oblikuje budućnost industrije? [Interview]. Bespoke. Retrieved from https://bespoke.hr/2026/03/31/hospitality-ljudski-kapital-i-luksuz-kako-ehl-hospitality-business-school-oblikuje-buducnost-industrije/
Llewellyn, G. (2026, March). Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain [Quoted]. CNBC. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/ai-travel-planners-tourism-popularity-trust-hallucinations.html#:~:text=Travelers%20are%20turning%20to%20AI,hallucinations%20and%20trust%20gaps%20remain&text=AI%20travel%20planners%20are%20growing,persist%20despite%20the%20increased%20usage. Kamu Medya. Retrieved from https://www.kamumedya.com/travelers-are-turning-to-ai-to-plan-trips-but-hallucinations-and-trust-gaps-remain-814353.html. MSN. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/travelers-are-turning-to-ai-to-plan-trips-but-hallucinations-and-trust-gaps-remain/ar-AA1YfHAr. Vietnam.VN. Retrieved from https://www.vietnam.vn/en/dang-sau-vai-tro-cua-ai-trong-nganh-du-lich
Srinara, N. (2026, March 9). As tourism receipts climb, S’pore venues aim to draw early-career adults, MICE travellers [Quoted]. The Strait Times. Retrieved from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/as-tourism-receipts-climb-spore-venues-aim-to-draw-early-career-adults-mice-travellers. Yahoo News Malaysia. Retrieved from https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/tourism-receipts-climb-pore-venues-110500550.html. Yahoo News Singapour. Retrieved from https://sg.news.yahoo.com/tourism-receipts-climb-pore-venues-110500550.html
Terrier, L. (2026, March 25). The CFO guide to better negotiation [Quoted]. Raconteur.
Yu Kerguignas, J., Attar, T., Fogagnolo, E., & De Iaco, J. (2026, March 12). The Ever-Growing Importance of Certifications in Hospitality. EHL Research. Retrieved from https://research.ehl.edu/news-listing/importance-certifications-hospitality. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4131384/the-ever-growing-importance-of-certifications-in-hospitality. Pulse. Retrieved from https://www.pulse.bot/hotels/news/the-ever-growing-importance-of-certifications-in-hospitality-f41a7f21-a78e-4535-ab10-651fb0eb3bec/
Zizka, L. (2026, March). SoTL 2026: Slowing Down the PACE, Ramping Up Critical Thinking. EHL Pedagogy. Retrieved from https://pedagogy.ehl.edu/listing/sotl-critical-thinking. Hospitality Net. Retrieved from https://www.hospitalitynet.org/explainer/4131354/sotl-2026-slowing-down-the-pace-ramping-up-critical-thinking
External Events
Inversini, A. & Clergue, V. took part in the Hospitality Track and presented on the topic of The luxury we are leaving behind: why regenerative hospitality is the future at ITB Berlin, March 3-5, Berlin, Germany
Millar, I. ran the Young EHMA program 2025 – 2026 at the AGM of EHMA (European Hotel Managers Association), 13-14 March, London, UK.
Mori, M. delivered a guest lecture on "Psychology of Property Markets" for the Real Estate Development Leadership programme for executives in the real estate development industry, organized by IIM Ahmedabad. He also served as a judge for their capstone presentation, 13 March, 2026.
Tsukanova, T. was a panelist for “Weaving the Threads: Experience, Tools and Networks for Teaching in Today’s World”, Panel 3: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Using AI for Teaching and Learning, CYGNA network, 19 March, Online.
Internal Events
Hasman, A. invited Jean-Louis Nakamura (Head of Vontobel) for a guest lecture for his Investment Management students to deep dive into the shift from traditional sector classifications to thematic investing.
Masset, P. invited Marcus Almgren (Associate, HSBC) to give a presentation and to serve on the evaluation jury (for the final presentations) during the BOSC6 “Investment Management” course.
Masset, P. invited Arnaud d’Anterroches (Head of Business Development, Responsibility Investments) to give a presentation on “Impact Investing” during the BOSC6 “Investment Management” course.
Masset, P. invited Sébastien De Allegri (Directeur Assurance, Hotela) to give a presentation and to serve on the evaluation jury (for the final presentations) during the BOSC6 “Risk Management & Alternative Investment” course.
Masset, P. invited Will Dunhill (Pictet) to give a presentation and to serve on the evaluation jury (for the final presentations) during the BOSC6 “Investment Management” course.
Masset, P. invited Julien Godat (Julien Godat, L1D) to give a presentation on “Institutional Investing in Crypto” during the MiHM “Portfolio Management” course.
Masset, P. invited Julien Yerly (Head Investments BCF) to give a presentation on “Risk Mitigation” during the BOSC6 “Risk Management & Alternative Investment” course.
Pougnet, S. moderated a panel discussion with Laura Hingel (Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Talent Management for the luxury brands, Raffles and Fairmont) and Robin Vermeire (Regional Director of People & Culture for Europe at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group), about “A New Hospitality Era for Next Gen Talent”, and based on a talent market study conducted with Nina Salomon and Johan Messerli, at the YHS – Young Hospitality Summit, 16-17 March, EHL Hospitality Business School, Lausanne Campus.
Sawerschel, Y. was a keynote speaker on the topic of Is Luxury Dead? at the YHS – Young Hospitality Summit, 16-17 March, EHL Hospitality Business School, Lausanne Campus.
Woltering, R.-O. invited Henry Schellhorn (Consultant in Financial Engineering and Machine Learning) for a guest lecture on investing with machine learning in his Financial Markets: Theory and AI Applications course, part of the Finance, Real Estate and Consulting specialization in the MiHM program.