Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp

Switzerland and Spain

For graduates & professionals

We offer an exciting, bespoke experience for participants looking to unleash their potential through career-focused hospitality business education.

The Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp is ideally suited to:

  • Bachelor students searching for the right postgraduate program
  • Career changers seeking ideas for their next academic/professional move
  • Early stage hospitality professionals aspiring to accelerate their careers
  • ‘Hospitality curious’ individuals eager to learn more about industry trends

Your immersive week on campus blends learning, networking and fun, providing a perfect introduction to the fast-growing and professionally rewarding hospitality industry.

Whether you opt for the clean air and alpine beauty of Crans-Montana in Switzerland or the warm Mediterranean sunshine and pristine beaches of Marbella in Spain, we promise an experience that will feed your mind, body and senses.

There’s simply no better way to taste the unique Les Roches Way of Life; and you’ll quickly discover why we are the destination of choice for ambitious talents seeking world-class postgraduate and professional education.

What to expect

*topics vary by campus - see below for more details

  • Academic masterclasses in hospitality business, entrepreneurship, new innovations and technologies, leadership, and sustainability.
  • A group project challenge that will test your creativity, teamwork and innovative mindset.
  • Exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to renowned luxury venues and hospitality destinations.
  • Gourmet dinners with fellow participants, Les Roches alumni and other influential guests.
  • Extracurricular social activities enabling you to explore your exceptional resort surroundings.

Your week in the Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp

Although the precise details will vary a little with each running of these programs, here’s how a typical week will look in your chosen destination:

Crans-Montana experience:

The Crans-Montana program has a special focus on sports management, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Day one:

  • Arrival, check-in and welcome dinner

Day two:

  • Introduction to international hospitality management
  • Kick-off group project challenge

Day three:

  • Learn about mountain resort management & destination development
  • Exclusive mountain resort visit

Day four:

  • Entrepreneurship & innovation immersion
  • Leadership coaching

Day five:

  • Discover sports management & events
  • Team building outdoor activity

Day six:

  • Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitality
  • Project challenge presentations

Day seven:

  • Closing ceremony and farewell aperitif/dinner

Day eight:

  • Check-out & departure

Marbella experience:

The Marbella program has a special focus on luxury hospitality operations, sustainability, and developing your leadership potential.

Day one:

  • Arrival, check-in and welcome dinner

Day two:

  • Introduction to tourism industry & hospitality principles
  • Kick-off group project challenge

Day three:

  • Explore hotel operations – from R&D to F&B
  • Exclusive luxury hotel visit

Day four:

  • Learn about sustainability in hospitality
  • Industry visit to build upon sustainability learnings

Day five:

  • Explore leadership in hospitality
  • Leadership coaching
  • Discover the importance of finance & reporting in hospitality

Day six:

  • New trends in experiential hospitality
  • Project challenge presentations

Day seven:

  • Closing ceremony and farewell aperitif/dinner

Day eight:

  • Check-out & departure

Crans-Montana, Switzerland

20th - 27th July 2025

CHF 3570

Marbella, Spain

27th July - 3rd August 2025

EUR 2700

Our campuses:

Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Stunning views and Swiss hospitality combine in a campus that blends tradition and innovation. With seasonal sports available on your doorstep, you can work hard, play hard and build friendships for life.

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Marbella, Spain

Situated in one of Europe’s premier luxury resorts, Marbella campus provides a living hospitality laboratory, with exceptional learning complemented by a student life bursting with Mediterranean flair.

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Terms and conditions

Payment of the full fees must be made 15 days after receipt of invoice. In case of cancellation, we will refund the total amount of the program if the cancellation is made prior to May 2025 to the Admissions Department. 50% of the full amount will be refunded if cancellation occurs up to 15 days before the start of the program. No refund will apply if the cancellation occurs after this date.

Entry requirements for the Hospitality Career-builder Bootcamp

  • 18 years old minimum
  • Valid health insurance
  • Valid passport
  • English level: if you're not fluent in English, please provide proof of minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or ask your Educational Counselor for an attestation.

How to apply: step by step

From application to arrival on campus

01

Visit the website

We recommend applying as early as possible.

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02

Submit your application

Use the website form to submit your application to your chosen program

03

Provide a copy of your English language level certificate

If you do not have one, your counselor or Les Roches representative can attest to your English level

04

Upon acceptance you will receive

  • Acceptance letter
  • Invoice
  • Welcome guide

05

Arrange payment

Within 15 days after receipt of invoice

05

Arrival on campus

We will greet you with:

  • A welcome checkpoint in the arrivals hall at the designated airport
  • Transportation services