Giuliano Bianchi

Giuliano Bianchi is an Associate Professor of Economics at EHL Hospitality Business School, specializing in law and economics, corporate governance, and forecasting. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bologna, a Master's in Economics from the University of Edinburgh, and a Master in Law from the University of Fribourg. His research focuses on hospitality economics, asset-light business models, and macroeconomic forecasting in the Swiss hotel sector.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Bologna (Italy)
• Master's Degree in Economics, University of Edinburgh (UK)
• Bachelor's in Economics, University of Lugano (Switzerland)
• Bachelor in Law (BLaw), UniDistance
• Master in Law (MLaw), University of Fribourg

His research interests include empirical analysis of hotel industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks affecting hospitality operations, and corporate governance mechanisms. He pioneered the Swiss Hospitality Macroeconomics Forecasting Index (2018-2020), a project funded by HES-SO to develop demand forecasting tools for Swiss hotels. Recent work explores legal aspects of hotel rate parity, brand affiliation impacts on asset values, and the socio-economic implications of hospitality employment.

Awards:

• Wertheim Fellowship, Harvard Law School
• Bologna University Economics Department Scholarship
• Marco Polo Fellowship Program

Dr. Bianchi serves on EHL's academic board and teaches Macroeconomics and Microeconomics in the BSc International Hospitality Management program. His research has been published in Tourism Economics, Journal of Property Research, and Applied Economics.