09/09/2026
"My name is Vanya Goel. I am Indian, born and raised in Dubai, and I recently completed my Master’s in Luxury Management and Guest Experience at Glion.
Coming from a background in Marketing and Public Relations, I chose Glion because I wanted to deepen my understanding of the luxury industry and explore where I saw myself within it. One of the biggest outcomes of my Master’s was discovering my interest in strategy - understanding not only how a brand communicates, but how it positions itself, identifies opportunities and builds long-term value.
What I valued most about Glion was the community and the incredible access to the industry. Being surrounded by classmates from different cultures and professional backgrounds constantly introduced me to new perspectives. Our professors brought their own industry experience into the classroom, while guest speakers, events and Glion’s global alumni network gave us opportunities to build genuine connections with professionals across the luxury and hospitality world.
I also joined the Networking Committee during my first semester, which allowed me to become more involved in the Glion community while doing something I genuinely enjoy - bringing people together and creating meaningful connections.
Today, I am already seeing the impact of the programme in my internship, where much of my work focuses on business development and strategy. Whether I am analysing competitors, identifying new markets or developing partnership opportunities, I find myself naturally applying frameworks and ways of thinking that I developed at Glion.
Looking back, Glion gave me much more than a degree. It gave me an international community, access to an extraordinary network and, most importantly, greater clarity about the direction I want to take my career."
