Providing courses related to sustainability is essential to the education of our future leaders

Switzerland's Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne has been granted permission by Singaporean authorities to deliver its bachelor course in the country.

Switzerland's Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne has taken the top position in the 2019 QS World University ranking for Hospitality & Leisure Management Universities.

The travel and tourism sector now accounts for 10% of global GDP, amounting to one out of every 11 jobs, says UNWTO. This globally diverse industry is fuelling demand at hospitality schools, which are helping educate a sought-after international workforce – which is also attractive to wider global companies looking for five-star graduates. Julian Hall reports.