Step into the world of hospitality with an education that opens doors around the globe. At La Xenia, you’ll learn from experienced international lecturers who bring real-world insight into every classroom. With Switzerland as your training ground—renowned for its hospitality tradition—you’ll gain more than just knowledge.
Through a five-month internship, you’ll turn theory into action, building the confidence and skills that set you apart in a competitive industry. This is your chance to grow, explore, and begin a journey that can take you anywhere the world calls.
Your future in hospitality starts here—with global perspective, practical experience, and a pathway to endless possibilities.
The Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management provides students with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international tourism and hospitality industry, and a knowledge of the underlying principles involved.
The programme combines practical, career-focused learning with essential management concepts, giving students the tools to thrive in operational roles while building a strong foundation for potential career progression. The programme provides the practicality needed for the workplace with the theory needed to advance in management roles in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Next Application Deadline:
Classes begin: please contact the admissions department for more information
Minimum Age: A minimum age of 18 at enrollment. Please note the maximum age to apply for a Swiss student visa in Canton Obwalden is 29 years old.
Academic Qualification:
English Language:
Applicants are expected to demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference).
Exemptions apply if English was the language of instruction in the applicant’s most recent academic programme. In such cases, formal test results may not be required.
Accepted proof of English proficiency may include:
Please note English language requirements for a Swiss student visa must be adhered to. Please consult the individual Swiss Embassies for English language requirements.
The Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management will enable students to apply for jobs in hospitality and tourism organisations as hotels, travel agencies, resorts, clubs, restaurants, cruise lines, contract catering, retail outlets, fast food restaurants, and many more.
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The Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism equips students with:


Students must successfully complete: 7 core courses and two full-time internships
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Please Note: Upon successfully completing the program requirements, students will earn a La Xenia International Institute of Switzerland – Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Finance in Tourism and Hospitality
Customer Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Global Tourism and Hospitality
Rooms Division Operations
Rooms Division Supervision
Food and Beverage Operations
Food and Beverage Supervision
Practical Training Internship 1
Practical Training Internship 2
Note: The courses listed above for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and meet industry needs as well as the latest teaching methods. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to the courses – if this occurs, we will contact all registered students as soon as possible.

English Communication 1
German Language 1
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Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
