Lifetime Achievement Award For Hans Wiedemann Delegate Of The Board At Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz

Hans Widemann, Delegate of the Board at Badrutt’s Palace hotel, has this month been presented with the Alumni Network of the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (AEHL) Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his remarkable professional path; an inspiration and example to EHL students and alumni over the world.

“I am very humbled and honoured to receive this prestigious award which I would like to share with everybody who accompanied me during my career; guests, owners, family, friends, board members and the wonderful staff. This award is a result of excellent teamwork,” says Hans Wiedemann. A top hotelier, admired by guests, colleagues and industry professionals worldwide; Wiedemann has a variety of awards up his sleeve. In 2007 he was awarded “Hotelier of the Year” by the Swiss “Bilanz” magazine, as well as the Australian national award for “Excellence in Service” and in 2009 he was recognized as “Hotelier of the World” by the “Hotels” publication.

In 2004, Hansjürg Badrutt convinced Wiedemann to join him in St. Moritz as Managing Director of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. He willingly took on the role and aspired to ensure the Palace preserved its celebrated deep-rooted history whilst continuing to shine as an icon of global hospitality. Wiedemann’s dedication and successful approach to service led Hansjürg Badrutt to ask Widemann to go on to become a majority shareholder of “The Grand Dame” of St. Moritz. In February 2019 Wiedemann retired but he continues to serve as Delegate of the Board and his passion for Badrutt's Palace remains.

Badrutt’s Palace: where generations have met since 1896. Experience legendary service and an enchanting atmosphere in the heart of St Moritz, with 300 days of sunshine in winter and summer. Unrivalled and unexpected eating and drinking, joie de vivre and a unique sense of belonging in a historic and, iconic mountain resort. A celebration of style, sports, culinary adventures and wellness in the Swiss Alps. In winter, explore one of the world’s most exciting ski regions, at 6,000 ft. In summer, the Engadin Valley’s sun-soaked alpine activities beckon. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has 157 guestrooms all with heart-stopping views of the lake or the charming village centre. Nine on-site restaurants and three bars include Jason Atherton’s King’s Social House, Andreas Caminada’s Michelin-starred IGNIV, Japanese-Peruvian Matsuhisa, and fine-dining at Le Restaurant. Badrutt’s Palace is a member of Leading Hotels of the World, Swiss Deluxe Hotels and Swiss Historic Hotels