In Partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland

Where Swiss
Hospitality
Excellence
Meets India.

CII Institute of Hospitality — Swiss International Diploma by EHL, delivered at ITC Hotels, IHCL & Hyatt Hotels across India.

Why CII Institute of Hospitality

From Learning to Leading.

An initiative run by the Confederation of Indian Industry, India's largest industry body, in association with EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland— the world's first and consistently top-ranked hotel school since 1893.

130+

Years

CII Legacy

9700

Direct Members

300K+ Indirect

70

Offices Globally

Worldwide Reach

12

Centre of Excellence

Centre of Excellence

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EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland

Founded 1893 | Lausanne, Switzerland

Founded in 1893, EHL is the world’s first hotel management school and has been ranked the #1 University in Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS for eight consecutive years from 2019 to 2026. The VET by EHL framework is built on Swiss competency standards and developed with subject-matter experts and global industry feedback, helping prepare students for hospitality careers at global standards.

QS Ranking

#1 Global

Established

1893

Specialisation

VET by EHL Swiss Professional Diploma in Hospitality

Credential

Swiss Diploma

Three Pathways to a World-Class Career.

All programmes are NCVET approved, combining classroom learning with live hotel training. Credentials co-awarded with EHL Switzerland.

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F&B Service

Learn the art of fine dining service, wine pairing, and restaurant operations to the exacting standards of Swiss hospitality.

Fine Dining Protocols Wine & Beverage
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Rooms Division

Gain expertise in front office operations, housekeeping management, and guest relations at five-star luxury properties.

Front Office Ops Housekeeping Mgmt
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Train at the World's Best Five-star Hotel Chains

Our industry partnerships aren't endorsements—Students spend 18 months inside these properties, learning by doing.

ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru

ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru

ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

ITC Grand Chola, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, Chennai

ITC Grand Goa

ITC Grand Goa

ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad

ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad

ITC Maratha, Mumbai

ITC Maratha, Mumbai

ITC Maurya, New Delhi

ITC Maurya, New Delhi

ITC MUGHAL , AGRA

ITC MUGHAL , AGRA

ITC Rajputana, Jaipur

ITC Rajputana, Jaipur

ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata

ITC Sheraton, Delhi

ITC Sheraton, Delhi

NARMADA , AHMEDABAD

NARMADA , AHMEDABAD

Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt

Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt

Grand Hyatt Gurgaon

Grand Hyatt Gurgaon

Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Hyatt Regency Dehradun

Hyatt Regency Dehradun

Hyatt Regency Delhi

Hyatt Regency Delhi

Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar

Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar

Hyatt Regency Lucknow

Hyatt Regency Lucknow

Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

Taj Bangalore

Taj Bangalore

Taj City Centre Kolkata

Taj City Centre Kolkata

Taj Lands End, Mumbai

Taj Lands End, Mumbai

Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Taj Mahal, New Delhi

Taj Mahal, New Delhi

Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata

Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata

Taj West End, Bengaluru

Taj West End, Bengaluru

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Begin Your Journey to Swiss Hospitality Excellence.

Applications for the 2026 batch are now open. Join 304+ students who have trained at India's finest luxury hotels with a Swiss-certified qualification from EHL.

18 Months

Programme Duration

Centres

In Top Cities

Swiss Diploma

Co-awarded by EHL

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