Singular Places, Unique Insights

The partnership reinforces our commitment to promoting sustainability within the hospitality industry by preparing future leaders to take on key roles in this sector.  

Our new partner, Singular Places, is an innovative online travel booking platform, already in beta stage, that encourages sustainable travel by connecting travelers with boutique hotels and restaurants that strive to have a positive impact on the environment and support local communities. 

An important element of our Master of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurship program is learning through doing, and equipping students with both the knowledge and practical skills to launch their own business by giving them real-world experiences and connecting them with industry experts. Through a series of masterclasses, Singular Places will share their start-up journey with our students, giving them an opportunity to connect with the team at the heart of this sustainability-focused business, and discuss and analyze the various challenges and successes the booking platform has experienced as they grow their venture. Students will gain first-hand insights into the process of launching a business, host selection, and why the promotion of sustainable travel is so important. 

Through this partnership, our master’s students will be given the opportunity to apply their learning in a practical way by collaborating with Singular Places on various future projects, exchanging their ideas and sharing their input. Singular Places will also offer internship positions, so that students can gain valuable industry experience as they further their careers. 

"Sustainability is an integral part of the studies at César Ritz Colleges and we are thrilled about partnering with Singular Places. Working with Singular Places will allow students to have direct contact with experts who work with green projects on a daily basis and who will share their knowledge in the classroom,” says César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Dean Tanja Florenthal. “Our campus is Green Globe Certified, meaning that the school’s purpose is to provide excellent hospitality education while managing our impact on the environment and providing the students with the skills to critically think about a sustainable future.” 

Our school’s purpose is to provide excellent hospitality education while managing our impact on the environment and providing the students with the skills to critically think about a sustainable future.

Singular Places Managing Host Lars von der Wettern says they are looking forward to working with the students. “As we strive to have a positive impact and drive change within the industry, it is crucial for us to gain fresh insights and address the questions raised by the new generation of hospitality managers. It is an honor for us to form this new educational partnership with César Ritz Colleges Switzerland. They have an impressive history, and have managed to successfully adjust to new industry challenges.” 

As we strive to have a positive impact and drive change within the industry, it is crucial for us to gain fresh insights and address the questions raised by the new generation of hospitality managers.

About the Program

The Master of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurship prepares students to launch and maintain a sustainable and profitable business in a global environment. With course components including Creativity and Innovation, Corporate Entrepreneurship, and Business Sustainability, graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to have a competitive advantage in the workplace. To find out more about the program, download our brochure.