International Hotel & Tourism Training Institute

International Hotel & Tourism Training Institute, better known as IHTTI School of Hotel Management, is a legacy Swiss hospitality and hotel design school now integrated into Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS).

Students researching IHTTI for a 2026 study plan should understand this clearly: IHTTI is no longer offered as a separate standalone programme. From 2021, its hospitality, events and design pathways moved under SHMS, with study based around the Caux and Leysin campuses and degrees validated or co-awarded with the University of Derby.

For students interested in the IHTTI profile, the practical 2026 option is usually the SHMS Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management with a design, events or hospitality management specialisation.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Institution name	International Hotel & Tourism Training Institute / IHTTI School of Hotel Management
Current status	Legacy brand integrated into Swiss Hotel Management School
Country	Switzerland
Current study route	SHMS hospitality, events and design pathways
Main campuses for related route	Caux and Leysin
Popular 2026 intake	September 2026 through SHMS
Degree partner	University of Derby for SHMS bachelor's provision
Known for	Swiss hospitality management, hotel design, luxury branding and practical internships
Best fit	Students who want hospitality management with a design or guest-experience focus

Why This Entry Needs Careful Checking

Many older websites still describe IHTTI as an active standalone school. The official IHTTI website explains that from February 2021 there is no separate IHTTI programme, and the related pathways are offered under SHMS.

That does not mean the IHTTI background is irrelevant. It means students should apply using the current SHMS programme route, not an outdated IHTTI-only application page.

2026 Tuition Snapshot

Students should confirm the latest SHMS fee sheet before applying, because Swiss hospitality fees normally include more than classroom tuition.

Cost area	What to expect
Programme fee	SHMS publishes programme-specific Swiss franc fees
Included cost areas	Tuition, standard accommodation and meals are commonly bundled during academic terms
Additional charges	Health insurance, learning materials, uniforms, residence documents and campus services may be listed separately
Budget warning	Switzerland is a high-cost destination, so students should budget beyond the published school fee
Best planning action	Ask for the official 2026 fee schedule for the exact SHMS pathway and intake

Admission Snapshot

Area	What students should check
Application route	Apply through SHMS for the current hospitality pathway
Intake	September 2026 is listed for the bachelor's route
Bachelor entry	High-school completion or equivalent
English level	SHMS/IHTTI-linked pages commonly list IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 55 or equivalent for bachelor entry
Age guidance	Minimum age guidance is usually around 18 for bachelor entry
Visa timing	Students needing a visa should allow around 8 to 12 weeks before programme start
Documents	Academic transcripts, English proof, passport and programme-specific application documents

Campus And Student Life

The current related SHMS route is based across Caux and Leysin. This is different from older IHTTI references to Neuchatel, so students should check the current campus before planning housing or travel.

Caux gives students a Swiss Riviera setting near Montreux, while Leysin offers a mountain-resort campus experience. For hospitality students, this can be useful because the learning environment is closer to hotel operations than a standard lecture-only campus model.

Who Should Consider This Route?

This route can suit students who want:

• Swiss hospitality education
• A hotel design or luxury guest-experience angle
• A September 2026 intake
• Study linked to SHMS rather than a standalone IHTTI programme
• Practical learning with internship components
• A campus experience in Caux and Leysin
• A pathway connected to the University of Derby award structure

Things To Check Before Applying

Before finalising this option, students should confirm:

• Whether they are applying to SHMS, not an old IHTTI-only route
• The exact 2026 programme name and specialisation
• Current fee schedule in Swiss francs
• Accommodation and meal inclusions
• Internship timing and visa rules
• English test requirement for their profile
• Whether the final award name matches their career or immigration goal

International Hotel & Tourism Training Institute is mainly popular for its legacy in Swiss hospitality education and its design-focused hotel management identity.

For 2026 applicants, the important point is that this interest now connects to SHMS pathways rather than a separate IHTTI programme.

Popular For

Area	Why it matters
Swiss hospitality education	The IHTTI name is linked with Switzerland's hotel-management training tradition
Hospitality and design	The school was known for combining hotel operations with design, luxury branding and guest experience
SHMS pathway access	Current students should review the SHMS hospitality, events and design specialisations
Caux and Leysin campus model	The related route uses hotel-style campuses in Swiss resort settings
University of Derby connection	SHMS bachelor's provision is validated and co-awarded by the University of Derby
Internship-based learning	Hospitality students can build practical experience through structured internships

Best-Fit Student Profiles

This option is strongest for students who:

• Want a career in hotels, resorts, luxury hospitality or guest experience
• Prefer a specialist hospitality school over a broad public university
• Like practical learning and internships
• Are interested in design management or luxury service environments
• Want to study in Switzerland for the September 2026 intake
• Understand that IHTTI is now part of the SHMS academic pathway

What Students Should Not Assume

Students should not assume that IHTTI still runs as a separate school with a standalone 2026 intake. Application decisions should be based on current SHMS programme pages, current fees and current campus details.