In 1985, the school introduced Switzerland’s first Bachelor of Arts program in Hotel Management in partnership with Washington State University (USA).

[citation needed] In 2005, the school underwent ownership changes when Martin Kisseleff and Bernhard Schwestermann acquired the institution, with the former owner, Dr. W. D. Petri, being named Honorary President.

[6][7] In 2018, the Swiss Education Group, to which César Ritz Colleges Switzerland belongs, was acquired by the Hong Kong-based investment management company Summer Capital.

Experiential learning is a significant aspect of the programs, with students engaging in practical activities alongside traditional lectures.

[citation needed] Brig also is home to the training restaurant Alpina, which is open to the public and run by final year students from César Ritz Colleges and Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland.