
Marcia Schmid
Research associate
Institute for Tourism and Leisure (ITF), Department of Alpine Region Development
Born and raised in the small village of Pfeffikon in the Canton of Lucerne, she completed her Matura (high school diploma) at the long-term gymnasium in Beromünster between 2009 and 2016. Driven by the clear goal of studying Tourism at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (FHGR), she first gained the necessary practical experience working in administration and reception at the Hotel and Restaurant Schifflände in Birrwil. In 2018, she moved to Chur to start her Bachelor's degree in Tourism at FHGR, which she successfully completed in 2021.
Immediately after graduating, she began her professional career with Lenzerheide Bergbahnen as a Sales Coordinator. Holding various roles, most recently as Head of Sales B2B, she was able to gain valuable leadership experience, deepen her knowledge in international sales, and acquire extensive expertise within the tourism industry.
In her personal life, she is a passionate cook and draws particular inspiration from the culinary experiences gathered during her numerous travels.
Curriculum Vitae
Born and raised in the small village of Pfeffikon in the Canton of Lucerne, she completed her Matura (high school diploma) at the long-term gymnasium in Beromünster between 2009 and 2016. Driven by the clear goal of studying Tourism at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (FHGR), she first gained the necessary practical experience working in administration and reception at the Hotel and Restaurant Schifflände in Birrwil. In 2018, she moved to Chur to start her Bachelor's degree in Tourism at FHGR, which she successfully completed in 2021.
Immediately after graduating, she began her professional career with Lenzerheide Bergbahnen as a Sales Coordinator. Holding various roles, most recently as Head of Sales B2B, she was able to gain valuable leadership experience, deepen her knowledge in international sales, and acquire extensive expertise within the tourism industry.
In her personal life, she is a passionate cook and draws particular inspiration from the culinary experiences gathered during her numerous travels.
