About La Xenia

Hospitality values, practical learning and international perspectives

La Xenia is a private education institute in Switzerland offering hospitality, tourism and business programmes.

The meaning of Xenia

In ancient Greek tradition, xenia referred to guest-friendship: respect from host to guest and courtesy from guest to host. La Xenia uses this idea as a foundation for learning about service, professionalism and leadership.

Our educational approach

Teaching is designed to connect theory with practical situations. Hospitality students explore operational and management practice; business students develop strategic, analytical and leadership capability.

Institutional status

La Xenia is a private institute. It is not a Swiss public university and should not be presented as a Swiss state-recognised university.

Private accreditation, certification, membership, an approved-centre relationship or an academic collaboration does not by itself amount to Swiss state recognition. Applicants should verify the current status of every external relationship and confirm how an award will be accepted by the employer, professional body, education provider or public authority relevant to their intended use.