Since the launch of the first Career Fair 15 years ago, the “César Ritz” Career Development Conference has gone from strength to strength, establishing a worldwide recruitment network for its students and alumni, forming the key stepping stone to successful careers. 

“César Ritz” Colleges Switzerland officially marked its 25th anniversary on 19 October. It celebrated in Brig with almost 300 people, including special guests from all over the world, staff members, alumni and current students. 

As part of this year's 25th anniversary celebrations, "César Ritz" Colleges Switzerland (CRC) sponsored the Gala Diner at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England. This prestigious gala event was the highlight of the 25th EuroCHRIE Conference. CRC gained considerable visibility in Leeds not only through this sponsorship but also due to the active participation of six UCCR/ IHCR faculty and staff members who attended the conference and presented the following papers: 

Just two weeks to go - two weeks before the first students will move into their brand new rooms in Themis House. What seemed impossible ten months ago has now reached the final stage. During the daytime, the new dorms resemble an ant hill rather than an orderly and organized Swiss construction site. 

On 29 June, the Lebanese Alumni Chapter organized a reunion at Copas, a Mexican bar and restaurant owned and run by former “César Ritz” graduate Gino Khoueiry! The evening was relaxing, but also exciting, as it happened to be Wild West night at Copas! Mouth-watering Mexican grills and drinks were served as we watched the horse show, country dancers and live music. Everyone had fun and was so pleased to see one another after being apart for a few years to pursue careers or further studies. 

Marvellous Mediterranean Meeting Former students of «César Ritz» Colleges gathered on the roof of the famous Bay View Hotel in central Beirut in February to admire the fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea while catching up with news and gossip from friends and colleagues.  

Arriving in Beijing, a very tired and excited group of 22 students were met by Jonathan Hilton, Nicholas Luo and Ha Tien Nguyen, who were having trouble deciding whether they should go for breakfast at the airport’s Starbucks or KFC! This very un-Chinese welcome was the students’ first taste of Beijing, and it wouldn’t be the last eye-opening experience over the few days to come.