ESCP Madrid Campus

Two weeks. Countless insights. A lifetime of impact. 💡

Our MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management students recently completed the prestigious Professional Development Program (PDP) at Cornell University's Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, gaining first-hand exposure to the ideas, people and practices shaping the future of hospitality.

Designed to bridge academic excellence with industry practice, the two-week programme immersed students in some of today’s most relevant topics in hospitality management. From Strategic Innovation Management and Human

Resources Management to Hotel Revenue Management and Strategic Marketing, participants gained practical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of hospitality through world-class teaching, collaborative projects and interactive discussions 📚

Learning extended well beyond the classroom. Through experiential visits across the Finger Lakes region, students discovered innovative hospitality concepts in action, while networking events connected them with hospitality professionals and fellow participants from around the world.

One highlight of the programme was the Speed Networking Session: students rotated through a series of short conversations with General Managers from leading hotels across the USA, the Philippines, Thailand, the UK, Germany and other countries, who were participating in a parallel executive programme on campus. Students gained valuable career advice, expanded their international network and practised the art of making meaningful connections in just a few minutes.

The experience concluded with the awarding of the internationally recognised Cornell PDP Certificate, celebrating two weeks of learning, collaboration and professional growth.

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Ramon Fisac Garcia, Academic Director of the programme, for accompanying our students throughout this unforgettable experience, and to Maria Patricia Büchi Martinez for her invaluable support and coordination from Madrid.

Our sincere thanks also go to the outstanding Cornell team, Helen HaeEun Chun, Monika Lynn Crosby and Catherine Perkins for making this programme such a success. A special mention to Chris Kitchen for beautifully capturing these memorable moments.

Congratulations to all our students on this achievement. We look forward to following your journeys as you continue to shape the future of the global hospitality industry.

🔗 Learn more about ESCP’s MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management programme: https://escp.eu/programmes/specialised-masters-MSc/MSc-in-hospitality-tourism-management

💙 Once ESCP, always ESCP.

Seeing 900 alumni return to where their journey began is a beautiful reminder that the ESCP Business School experience doesn't end at graduation. It evolves into a lifelong community built on friendships, shared memories, continuous learning and connections that span countries, generations and careers.

Here's to the first of many , and to the incredible alumni community that keeps the ESCP spirit alive wherever life takes them.

🏆 A double reason to celebrate at ESCP Business School!

We are proud to share that, once again, our programmes have been recognised among the very best in Spain in El Mundo 250 Masters Ranking 2026:

ESCP Master in Management – #1 in Business Administration & Management

MSc in Marketing & Digital Media – #1 in Digital Marketing

These achievements reflect the dedication, talent and ambition of our students, the commitment of our faculty and staff, and the strength of a truly international community that continues to learn, grow and innovate together.

To our students, alumni, professors, professional teams and corporate partners: thank you for being part of this journey and helping shape the future of business education.

Here's to continuing to challenge ourselves, embrace change and prepare the next generation of leaders.

🌍 ¿Cómo pueden las empresas maximizar el impacto de su inversión social?

El Método RIU, desarrollado por RIU Hotels and Resorts en colaboración con ESCP Business School, propone una metodología innovadora para diseñar, implementar y evaluar proyectos de inversión social alineados con las necesidades reales de los destinos turísticos.

A través de un enfoque estructurado basado en el diagnóstico, la selección de proyectos, la ejecución y la evaluación del impacto, esta herramienta busca generar un valor tangible para las comunidades locales y contribuir al desarrollo sostenible.

🔗 Descubre cómo funciona el Método RIU:
https://www.hosteltur.com/riu-responde/metodo-riu

¿Cómo funciona el Método RIU para la inversión social? FAQs sobre RIU Hotels & Resorts: respuestas actualizadas sobre el modelo hotelero de la cadena mallorquina, sus servicios, destinos y operativa dentro del sector turístico.

Thinking Out of the (Green) Box 🌱

Last week, MBA students completing their Specialisation Tracks in Madrid stepped outside the traditional classroom to explore leadership, management and sustainability through a different lens: permaculture.

Organised by the Student Experience and Green Office teams at ESCP Madrid, the workshop invited participants to reflect on organisations as living ecosystems—where resilience, diversity, creativity and collaboration are essential for sustainable growth.
Led by ESCP alumnus Julien Marcel, the session challenged students to rethink managerial action through systemic thinking and a hands-on approach, drawing inspiration from nature to better understand how teams, organisations and communities thrive.

One idea resonated throughout the workshop: sometimes, the most effective leaders act more like gardeners than controllers—creating the conditions for people, ideas and organisations to grow.
A big thank you to Julien for sharing his expertise and to everyone who took part in this inspiring experience.

🏙️ What does it really take to build a career in real estate?

Many people think of real estate as an industry driven by properties, locations and investments. But according to our MSc in Real Estate student Nicolás Camacho, one of the most valuable lessons he has learned is that success is ultimately about people and relationships.

In the latest ESCP Masters Blog, Nicolás reflects on his journey from engineering to real estate, sharing the insights, challenges and unexpected lessons that have shaped his professional path.

💬 "In real estate, most people say the most important thing is: Location, Location, Location. But for me, it is: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships."

From building meaningful connections to navigating a constantly evolving industry, his story offers valuable advice for anyone considering a future in real estate.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://escp.eu/blog-masters/2026/06/01/what-nobody-tells-you-career-in-real-estate/

Congratulations, Nicolás, and thank you for sharing your experience with the ESCP community!

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In this live session, Yorlanys Moros will break down a step-by-step methodology to successfully implement Artificial Intelligence into your daily operational strategies.

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From Paris to Cannes to Monaco 🌍

Five days. Three cities. One immersive deep dive into the world of real estate.

Our MSc in Real Estate students stepped beyond the classroom to experience the industry first-hand—connecting with leaders, exploring landmark projects, and gaining insights across Europe’s most influential markets.

In , they met top professionals such as François Trausch (PIMCO Prime Real Estate) and Emile Daher (PJT Partners), diving into investment strategies and market transformation.
From there, brought them to , the world’s leading real estate event—where innovation, global trends and networking come together at scale.

The journey concluded in —a key highlight of the programme—where students gained exclusive insights into high-end development and international markets from Íñigo López de la Osa (Executive Chairman, López de la Osa & Franco) and Jean-Marc Pastor (Managing Partner, HERITAGE CONSTRUCTION).

A special thank you to the MRE team for making this experience possible: Jaime Luque, Nicolas Diaz and Vanessa Termes.

Because at ESCP Business School, learning goes far beyond the classroom.