The international hospitality and tourism community is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of Henri Magne, the 1st Vice-President of EURHODIP. Mr. Magne passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the landscape of professional education in Europe and beyond.

As a cornerstone of EURHODIP for many years, Henri Magne was more than an executive; he was a “builder” and a man of deep conviction. His career was defined by an unwavering commitment to intellectual rigor and the promotion of excellence in hospitality training. He viewed education not just as a curriculum, but as a vital driver of social and professional progress.

Colleagues remember him as a man of profound humanity who balanced his high-level professional responsibilities with a genuine, personal interest in the individual journeys of those he met. “Today, EURHODIP loses much more than a Vice-President,” the association stated. “We lose a role model… nothing will ever be quite the same.”

In addition to his professional achievements, Henri Magne is celebrated as a devoted husband and father. His loss is felt deeply by the thousands of educators and students whose paths were brightened by his vision and generosity.

EURHODIP has extended its deepest condolences to the Magne family. The global hospitality network now reflects on the “indelible mark” left by a man who truly led with his heart.