Established in 1962 as the Institut International de Glion, the school was founded by Swiss professors Walter Hunziker and Frédéric Tissot on the site of the former Grand Hôtel Bellevue, in Montreux, Switzerland.

In 1994 Glion opened its first campus outside Switzerland – located in Corfu, the new venture was named The European Center for Tourism Studies (ECTS) and its last student graduated in 2011.

In 1996 Semesters were split more distinctly between Glion and Bulle campuses, setting a pattern that can still be found today within the Bachelor’s program.

In 2008 An all-online MBA in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management was launched, as well as the Bachelor’s in Events, Sports and Entertainment.

In 2009 Glion acquired Hotel des Alpes – the new practical arts teaching facility that incorporated renovated rooms, reception, a bar, an academic restaurant and an open kitchen.

In 2013 Glion established the London campus which enabled it to become the first Swiss hospitality school with a presence in the UK capital.

In 2014 Launched multicampus options for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, offering student mobility between campuses in Switzerland and London.

In 2017 major renovations took place on Glion campus, ahead of the formal opening of Le Bellevue fine-dining restaurant to the public early the following year.

In 2019 they launched three new Master’s programs, namely: Luxury Management & Guest Experience; Hospitality, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; and Real Estate, Finance & Hotel Development.

In 2020 they introduced new remote learning platform “Glion Connect” to feature live online tutorials, demonstrations, one-to-one coaching and mentoring.

The BBA in International Hospitality Business is a Bachelor’s degree program designed with a mix of applied practical and academic courses.

The BBA program extends over five semesters of study, including two six-month professional internships and one on-the-job experience, for a total duration of four years.

As they approach the final semester, students can select one of three specializations: Luxury Brand Strategy, International Hotel Development and Finance, or International Event Management They also have the option to do their own academic bachelor thesis or an applied business project, a capstone project for graduating Glion students, during which they work on real-world challenges with industry clients.

The BBA in Luxury Business Archived 2024-02-26 at the Wayback Machine program extends over five semesters of study, including two six-month professional internships and one on-the-job experience, for a total duration of four years.

Glion also offers four Master's degree programs that are available on campus or remotely across two academic semesters, followed by a six-month internship or a Business Research Project.

In addition to these Master's programs, Glion also offers two Executive Programs: Executive Master’s in Luxury Management and Guest Experience Global Executive Master’s in Hospitality Leadership in conjunction with ESSEC Business School Glion is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), formerly known as the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

The Glion main campus overlooks the city of Montreux, positioned in Glion-sur-Montreux with a panorama view of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps.

The Glion main campus has 5 student accommodation buildings, 16 classrooms and study rooms, library, gastronomic restaurant (Maison Décotterd), the Bistro, self-service restaurant with panoramic terrace (The Club), lounge bar, gymnasium and fitness room.

This is, among other reasons, to continue promoting and enhancing the ‘Glion Spirit’, through various projects and events, and improving the overall student experience.

These alumni have made their mark in various sectors, including hospitality, luxury, events, marketing, and financial banking.

The AAG hosts a series of events worldwide, offering career support and leadership advice to its members.