César Ritz Colleges Alumni Welcomed Home to Switzerland for an Unforgettable Party

The event hosted over 200 alumni representing 35 different nationalities with 2 full days of non-stop laughter, tears, dancing, story-swapping and scrumptious food!

The event started off on a high with a VIP speaker from the world’s most exclusive luxury company. Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, LVMH President of the Watches Division, CEO for TAG Heuer and Chairman of the Board for Hublot welcomed the group on Friday evening with the keynote speech to kick-off the festivities. Speaking right from the heart, his story of hard work, perseverance and success set the tone for the hospitality professionals returning home to their educational roots.

Saturday, the Culinary Arts Academy students hosted the unforgettable Festival Culinaire. A totally unique experience, the event featured local products presented through a tasting menu prepared by our Culinary students. With Lake Geneva, the Alps and plenty of sunshine in the background, the ambience was perfect for the long-awaited celebration.

Facts & Figures

Total César Ritz Colleges original couples present: 6

Total César Ritz Colleges spawn (resulting from said couples) present: 8

Oldest graduation year present: 1983

Longest time-lapse for classmates between last get together: 27 years

Furthest journey to Switzerland: El Salvador

Common theme throughout the weekend: Love and emotions will carry you through to success

Biggest organization oversight: Not buying enough tissues for the amount of happy tears flowing throughout the weekend

Top 6 Truisms from the César Ritz Alumni Reunion

1. The pink building is definitely still pink.

2. Its true, we really do have family in every corner of the world.

3. Everyone can recount at least one wild and crazy story from the Dog and Lamp Post.

4. The self-proclaimed Dinosaur (aka Mme Cretton) has become the glue of the César Ritz Colleges Family

5. Naming a bar Chaos is without a doubt a recipe for disaster.

6. Mr. Gross’ Beverage Studies classes were unanimously agreed to be not well suited for an 8:00am start.