BVIS supports the new BSc International Sustainable Tourism Program (IST)

Luzern, Switzerland – June 01, 2025 – The Bella Vista Institute of Higher Education (BVIS), is proud to announce its signed support agreement with the International Centre Associated to the UN Tourism Academy Luzern, Switzerland (UN Tourism).

This agreement in partnership marks a significant milestone in their continued development of the ‘new’ Bachelor of Science (BSc) International Sustainable Tourism program taught in English, that has been running their first two semesters with great results in Madrid.

The BSC IST is an innovative Swiss academic study designed to prepare international students for leadership roles in the global tourism industry.

Mr. David Hailstones SVP & COO BVIS and Prof. Urs Wagenseil Program Leader (pictured), both are strong supporters of the need for a strong industry-connected ‘Sustainability’ education for students; that have an interest for the Tourism Industry as a career.

For more information about the BSc International Sustainable Tourism program visit:

https://bvis.ch/programmes/bachelor-of-science-in-international-sustainable-tourism/