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Research Domains

These research domains are determined by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and regroup all of our funded research projects.
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Research at EHL Hospitality Business School plays a vital role in advancing the hospitality industry by developing innovative, evidence-based solutions for business performance, education, and policy. Through collaborative projects and partnerships, EHL fosters impactful insights in areas like technology, sustainability, and customer service.

These research initiatives not only improve industry practices but also influence EHL’s educational approach, ensuring that students and professionals are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge.

The research domains

Finance & Real Estate

EHL’s finance and accounting research investigates subjects such as asset-light strategies in the hospitality industry, innovative property pricing techniques and the specialized field of wine economics. These efforts contribute to the academic community and provide practical insights that influence industry practices.

A key area of focus within our finance research is real estate. Our experts regularly contribute to publications such as the Journal of Real Estate Research and Journal of the Real Estate Finance & Economics, exploring topics ranging from flow performance to green financing and sustainable investment strategies. 

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Projects in Finance & Real Estate

Corporate Sustainability
Corporate experience and organizational learning in sustainability reporting
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Asset-light strategies in the hospitality industry: A light-hearted or a right choice?
Finance
COVID-19 crisis resiliency across ownership structures in Swiss listed companies

Education

The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management offers a balanced curriculum that combines industry immersion with management theory and applied business projects, for well-rounded professionals and leaders.

The degree offers two pathways, academic and professional, offering you a choice of two different learning experiences and more or less internships. Both pathways include real-world business consultancy projects in the final semester on the Lausanne campus and deliver the same recognized hospitality business degree.

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Projects in Education

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Critical thinking in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Era: Creating critical opportunities for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
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Mind the Gap: Adapting Higher Education to the Age of AI
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AI-generated text in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Are all responses equal?

Economics

Economics professors at EHL Hospitality Business School are experts in connecting the economic landscape with the hospitality industry, particularly in the hotel sector. Their research provides crucial insights for managing today’s VUCA challenges, including the impacts of Covid-19 and fluctuating exchange rates. 

Another key contribution is the Swiss Hospitality Macroeconomics Forecasting Index, a tool developed to model the demand for hotel nights in Switzerland. This research supports strategic decision-making and enhances operational resilience within the industry.

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Projects in Economics

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Long-run Economic and Demographic Influences on International Tourism
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Closing the Loop: Circular Economy Approaches to Food Waste and Public Health in Subantarctic Patagonia
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Satellite Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Hedonic Regressions for Modeling the Relationships Between Weather, Quality, and Wine Prices

Human Resources & Leadership

The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management offers a balanced curriculum that combines industry immersion with management theory and applied business projects, for well-rounded professionals and leaders.

The degree offers two pathways, academic and professional, offering you a choice of two different learning experiences and more or less internships. Both pathways include real-world business consultancy projects in the final semester on the Lausanne campus and deliver the same recognized hospitality business degree.

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Projects in Human Resources & Leadership

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Investigating Cultural Intelligence in the Swiss Hospitality Industry
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A longitudinal analysis of professional social media use for job seekers and hiring organizations.
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Gender diversity all over the firm: the consequences of financial reporting feminization on financial reporting outcomes

Organizational Behavior

At EHL Hospitality Business School, researchers in Organizational Behavior examine crucial relationships that contribute to the success and sustainability of hospitality organizations. Their work covers key areas such as work-life balance, employee well-being, HR practices for addressing staff shortages, and the impact of diversity and multiculturalism on organizational success.

Additionally, case studies are employed to bridge classroom learning with real-life HR practices, focusing on the importance of developing soft skills to enhance emotional connections between hotel staff and guests.

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Projects in Organization Behavior

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Using Nudges to Sustainably Change Soft Mobility Behavior at Work

Marketing

Marketing is crucial in hospitality, driving guest attraction, revenue, and loyalty. At EHL, research focuses on emerging areas such as regenerative tourism, the balance between technology and the human touch, and the impact of tourism on local communities.

EHL researchers also delve into what shapes the destination image of Switzerland, aiming to understand what influences tourists' decisions to visit. Additionally, efforts are underway to support Swiss tourism through data-driven approaches that foster resilience and sustainability in business models and services. 

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Projects in Marketing

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Green Tourists: Attitudinal and Behavioral Sustainable Tourist Segments for Switzerland
Customer Experience
Bringing hospitality inside seniors’ smart homes
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Pre-ELEVATE initiative led by Booking.com

Strategy and Entrepreneurship

EHL Hospitality Business School’s research into Strategy and Operational Management is vital to the hospitality industry for several reasons: understanding how to develop the competitive advantage, allocate resources, implement sustainable measures, deliver value to customers, and ultimately, ensure long-term success and growth.

This ever-changing industry is dependent on scientific research for improving efficiency and productivity, enhancing the customer experience and pushing forward with innovative practices that bring hospitality into the modern ages.

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When the Wild Mind Meets the Disciplined Eye: Professional Identity Development at the Intersection of Institutional Logic and Creativity
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How audience heterogeneity impacts the fate of organizations: the case of the beer boom and the development of the beer industry in Switzerland
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Winds of change: The critical function of role identity management in strategic change

Revenue Management

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Implementing Revenue Management Strategies for Ski Lifts
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Optimizing Hotel Service Offers with Machine Learning Techniques
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The impact of hotel online-customer ratings on lodging performance across industry segments.

Sustainability & Innovation

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Resilient Tourism
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Amélioration de la Qualité de Vie des Personnes Âgées
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The Regenerative Transition: A Canvas-Based Approach for Hospitality

Hospitality Competences

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Construction et circulation des compétences interculturelles dans les relations de service front desk: le cas de l’hôtellerie
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