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Welcome

Welcome to this course on the Geopolitics of Hospitality.

Developed jointly by the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and Grenoble Ecole de Management, the course will use diverse examples from around the world, plus the work of historians, philosophers, anthropologists and political scientists, to highlight the role of hospitality in international relations.

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Yves Schemeil

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Anna Jeanneson

We would like to welcome you to the course and learn more about why you are here. Please add to the comments below answering the following questions:

  • What do you hope to get out of this course?
  • How do you think hospitality relates to international relations?

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This is a great way to show your interest in the subject, your commitment to your career, or as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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