The Young Hospitality Summit (YHS), the world’s largest student-organized hospitality summit, is thrilled to announce its 15th edition, taking place from March 17 to March 19, 2025, at the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.
With this year’s theme, “Innovation Across Dimensions”, YHS 2025 aims to redefine the boundaries of the hospitality industry, delving into critical topics like overtourism, air travel, and alternative lodging.
Since its inception in 2010 by EHL Hospitality Business School students, YHS has grown into a globally recognized platform, bridging the gap between hospitality students and industry professionals. Last year’s summit welcomed over 300 students from 40 hospitality schools across 19 countries, fostering groundbreaking discussions on overcoming conventional challenges in the hospitality industry.
This year marks the milestone 15th edition of YHS, honoring the visionary goals of its founders while providing a forward-looking perspective on managing quantity, quality, and maximizing finite resources within the hospitality sector. Attendees can expect a rich program with 30 speakers and over 200 attendees, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops designed to inspire, educate, and challenge the next generation of hospitality leaders. This year, in partnership with STR Share Center, our challenger provider, we will challenge teams on the topic of “Overtourism: keeping the balance.” Exciting discussions and innovations are expected as we
shape the hospitality of tomorrow.
Highlights of YHS 2025 include:
- Keynote Addresses: Featuring top industry leaders such as Carole Ackermann, Chairwoman of EHL Board of Directors and President of EHL Board of Trustees; Ludovic Du Plessis, President and CEO of Maison Telmont; and Nicholas Mellis, Vice-President of European Acquisitions of Highgate.
- Panel Discussions: Covering topics such as YHS Retrospective, F&B Innovation andOvertourism, with a focus on envisioning the future of hospitality.
- Workshops: Hands-on sessions designed to encourage collaborative learning and innovative thinking.
With 14 successful editions to date, the organizing committee is confident that Young Hospitality Summit 2025 will once again set new benchmarks for innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
