Swiss Education Group acquires DCT International Hotel & Business Management School

Mr Walter Spaltenstein, President of the Board of DCT International Hotel & Business Management School AG (DCT) is proud to announce the change of ownership of DCT, which operates its campus in Vitznau Switzerland, to Swiss Education Group AG, the leading hospitality and hotel management education provider in Switzerland.

Swiss Education Group’s new ownership guarantees the sustainability and further growth of DCT. The development of new programmes and new technologies has become essentia, requiring an invaluable international network At present Swiss Education Group owns and manages 4 of Switzerland’s leading hotel management schools: César Ritz Colleges, with campuses in Le Bouveret and Brig; HIM – Hotel institute Montreux; IHTTI in Neuchatel; and SHMS – Swiss Hotel Management School, with campuses in Caux and Leysin. The schools of the Swiss Education Group welcome over 4’500 students annually, from more than 70 different countries. All schools are members of ASEH –Swiss Hotel Schools Association.

DCT has a global reputation within the international hotel management education sector and among the international hospitality employers who regularly recruit DCT graduates. DCT offers a choice of accredited hospitality management and culinary programs, including advanced diplomas, professional certifications, MBA or post-graduate diploma, and a top-ranked U.S. Bachelor’s Degree delivered in Switzerland. DCT is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), earned designation as an “Exemplary Program” by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), and is a member of ASEH - Swiss Hotel Schools Association.

Beginning of May 2012, DCT will move to Luzern - in the historic Hotel Union building which is located in a main tourist and business area in the heart of the city. This location and building will provide our students with an enchanting venue to study Hospitality, Tourism and European Culinary Arts!