Castelfalfi and Sommet Education Business Solutions unite to elevate leadership, service excellence and the future of luxury hospitality in Tuscany
- Sommet Education
- A multi‑year partnership between Sommet Education Business Solutions and Castelfalfi, supporting the estate’s next chapter in talent development, service excellence and the future of luxury hospitality in Tuscany.
- Castelfalfi benefits from bespoke Leadership and Supervisory Programs delivered exclusively by Les Roches.
- The collaboration strengthens internship, graduate and academic pathways across Sommet Education institutions, including Les Roches and Glion.
- The partnership reinforces the shared commitment of both organizations to responsible leadership and community engagement
Lausanne / Tuscany – 26th March 2026 – In the heart of the Tuscan hills, where heritage, nature and hospitality converge, Castelfalfi enters a dynamic new phase of development, reinforced through a strategic partnership with Sommet Education Business Solutions, the global hospitality education leader encompassing its renowned institutions Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education. Together, the two organizations will collaborate to elevate leadership capabilities, strengthen service culture and expand talent opportunities.
This partnership reflects Castelfalfi’s long-term vision of investing in people and excellence across the estate. Through this partnership, both parties have committed to developing leadership competencies, creating academic value, and supporting emerging talent within one of Tuscany’s most distinctive hospitality environments. This shared commitment is anchored in the common values embraced by Castelfalfi, Les Roches, and GIHE — prioritizing people’s development, operational and service excellence, and sustainability.
Strategic Partnership Key Pillars
1. Leadership & Service Excellence Development
Multi‑module programs delivered exclusively by Les Roches to reinforce Castelfalfi’s leadership culture, elevate communication and operational behaviors, and strengthen the estate’s commitment to service excellence.
2. Applied Academic Collaboration
Les Roches will develop a faculty‑led academic case study based on Castelfalfi’s operational reality, history and evolution, bringing one of Tuscany’s most distinctive hospitality environments directly into the academic curriculum.
3. Talent Pathways & Industry Exposure
The agreement provides Castelfalfi with structured access to the institutions’ international student community —including internship and graduate recruitment pathways from Les Roches and Glion—to support continuous talent renewal and excellence in workforce development while enhancing recruitment pipelines through internships, graduate roles and career fair participation.
4. Shared Values & Vision
The prestigious institutions and Castelfalfi share a deep commitment to people-centered leadership, experiential learning, community connection and the preservation of cultural heritage. Both organizations believe in developing talent capable of shaping the future of responsible luxury hospitality, where operational excellence and positive societal impact go hand in hand.
We are extremely proud of this new project, which represents an important milestone in the evolution of Castelfalfi. This moment speaks to continuity, responsibility and long‑term vision — the same values that inspire our decision to partner with Sommet Education Business Solutions. By investing in talent, in our territory and in the future of our community, we ensure that Castelfalfi continues to flourish as a destination of excellence rooted in authenticity and elevated by outstanding hospitality.
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At Les Roches, we believe that partnerships with visionary destinations are essential to shaping the next generation of hospitality leaders. Castelfalfi embodies the essence of contemporary luxury hospitality — authentic, refined and intrinsically connected to its territory. Working
alongside their teams, we look forward to developing professionals capable of honoring this heritage while advancing service standards globally.
This collaboration with Castelfalfi represents exactly the type of forward‑looking partnership our industry needs. Castelfalfi’s extraordinary identity — deeply rooted in its landscape and community — aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare leaders who combine operational excellence with purpose and humanity.
At the core of the collaboration are Leadership and Supervisory Training Programs designed and delivered exclusively by Les Roches. These multi‑module learning journeys, delivered on site over several months, focus on leadership skills, communication, organizational behavior and service excellence — essential pillars for Castelfalfi’s operational and strategic development.
Empowering our people is at the heart of Castelfalfi’s mission. This partnership with Sommet Education Business Solutions allows us to offer our teams transformative learning opportunities that reinforce excellence, strengthen leadership confidence and reflect the values that guide our estate. Together, we are nurturing a workforce capable of delivering authentic and meaningful guest experiences.
Know more about Sommet Education Business Solutions: https://www.sommet-education.com/business-solutions
About Castelfalfi
Nestled between Pisa, Florence, and Siena, Castelfalfi is a unique resort seamlessly integrated into the medieval village of the same name. It combines one of Tuscany’s most scenic hilltop hamlets with a contemporary luxury hotel and elegant villas spread across 1,100 hectares of countryside, forests, vineyards, and olive groves. Alongside its luxury hospitality, state-of-the-art wellness spa, more than 40 guest experiences, and organic wine, olive oil and honey production, Castelfalfi is also home to a prestigious real estate division. Recognized with the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, the prestigious Two MICHELIN Keys, and having been included in the 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Castelfalfi stands as a symbol of authentic Italian excellence and refined hospitality. In 2025, it was further honored by Travel + Leisure, which ranked Castelfalfi as the No. 1 Resort in Italy, No. 2 in Europe, and No. 17 in the Top 100 Hotels in the World—a testament to its enduring charm and international acclaim.
For more information: www.castelfalfi.com
About Les Roches
Les Roches is a distinguished Swiss institution dedicated to fostering innovative and entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow in the hospitality industry. Founded in 1954 in Switzerland, Les Roches offers undergraduate, graduate degrees and executive programs in Luxury, Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. Les Roches has campuses across Switzerland, Spain, and the UAE as well as partner campus in New Delhi.
Part of Sommet Education, worldwide leader in hospitality education, Les Roches is ranked World’s #2 for hospitality and leisure management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
Les Roches has received official recognition from the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute. In addition to this recognition, Les Roches is also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
For more information, please visit: Les Roches
