Bachelor’s Discovery Weekend:

Crafting memorable luxury events through digital strategies

Vienna | 5–7 July 2024

Over three exciting days this summer, you’re invited to take a deep dive into the exclusive world of high-end hospitality and luxury event planning. Join us and learn how to harness the power of digital strategy, create insta-worth luxury experiences, and develop your leadership skills.

What to expect?

  • See behind the scenes at world-renowned events
  • Network with industry professionals
  • Gain hands-on experience designing and executing mock luxury events
  • Showcase your unique event vision & compete for exciting prizes
  • And much more!

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Discovery Weekend in Vienna

5–7 July 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Schubertring 5-7 1010 Wien Austria

Places for this event are strictly limited, so we strongly recommend reserving yours as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.

Register to join us →

Experience excellence up close

From 5–7 July, you’ll stay at Vienna’s iconic Ritz-Carlton, where you’ll attend interactive masterclasses, go behind the scenes of 5-star venues, and get a real taste of studying at one of the world’s leading schools for hospitality and luxury business education.

Hosted in partnership with our sister institution Les Roches, you’ll hear from industry experts and strengthen your leadership and communication skills through hands-on workshops. You'll also discover how our unique degree programs in Switzerland and the UK are paving the way for the next generation of leaders in the business of international hospitality, luxury management, and beyond.

Why attend our Discovery Weekend?

Learn from the best
Hone your digital & luxury skills
Make life-long global friends
Experience expert-led workshops & masterclasses that will prepare you for university-level learning.
Blending opulence with innovation, you’ll learn what makes prestigious events successful, including the digital strategies behind them.
Connect with like-minded peers & have fun with potential future classmates who share a passion for luxury events.

Why attend our Discovery Weekend?

Learn from the best

Experience expert-led workshops & masterclasses that will prepare you for university-level learning.

Hone your digital & luxury skills

Blending opulence with innovation, you’ll learn what makes prestigious events successful, including the digital strategies behind them.

Make life-long global friends

Blending opulence with innovation, you’ll learn what makes prestigious events successful, including the digital strategies behind them.

Weekend schedule*

*Program subject to change

Friday, 5 July
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
Saturday, 6 July
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
Sunday, 7 July
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

Weekend schedule*

*Program subject to change

Friday, 5th July | Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Vienna
09:00-13:30 Arrival into Vienna 13:30 - 13:45 Event check at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel 14:00 - 14:50 Welcome & introduction to the weekend 14:50 - 15:40 Introductory presentation 15:40 - 16:00 My Glion story, by Zalman Shenal -Group Sales Coordinator at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Vienna 16:00 - 16:45 Coffee break & tour of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel 16:45 - 17:30 Leadership & project introduction 17:30 - 18:30 Building a digital marketing stragtegy by Dr. Ruth Puhr 18:30 - 18:45 Event to close, students to be picked up by parents
Saturday, 6th July | Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Vienna

08:45 - 09:00 The Art of Leadership – interactive session 09:00 - 09:45 The importance of branding and customer experience 09:45 - 10:45 Project time - working in groups 11:00 – 12:45 External Surprise Activity 13:00 - 14:45 Lunch at a traditional Viennese restaurant 15:00 - 15:45 Unlocking creative potential by Dr. Ruth Puhr 15:45 - 16:45 Project time - working in groups 16:45 - 17:00 Afternoon coffe break and networking with alumni 17:00 - 18:00 Questions and answers with the panel and alumni 18:00 - 18:45 Individual project time, mentored by staff 18:45 - 19:00 Event to close and parents to collect students

Sunday, 7th July | Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Vienna

09:15 - 09:30 Event check-in and welcome coffee with pastries 09:30 - 10:15 Presentation skills -delivering the perfect pitch 10:15 - 11:45 Project time -working in groups 11:45 - 13:15 Group project presentation ( parents welcome ) 13:15 - 15:30 Awards ceremony and closing 13:30 - 15:30 Farewell lunch at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Restaurant DStrikt (parents welcome) 16:00 END OF EVENT

Students and parents to make travel arrangements to airports and trains connections home. This event is designed for high school students aged 15 to 18. The full program cost is 250 CHF and it is required to reserve your place. Register your interest below and a member of our team will be in touch to answer your questions, provide the full schedule of events and confirm your attendance.

Discovery Weekend Leader:

Ingrid Schroder

Regional Admissions Manager

Your weekend in Vienna is the perfect chance to explore opportunities in luxury events and hospitality, grow your network, and see how a Les Roches Bachelor’s will set you on the path to an exciting global future.

Ready to dive into the glamorous world of luxury event planning? Simply submit the form below and we'll be in touch with all the information you need.

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