https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/swissôtel/ Swissôtel News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-05-17T00:12:03+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-and-hyper-group-of-companies-to-open-three-hotels-in-uzbekistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-and-hyper-group-of-companies-to-open-three-hotels-in-uzbekistan/ Accor is strengthening its Uzbekistan presence with the opening of three new premium hotels: Mövenpick Samarkand, Swissôtel Tashkent, as well as the construction of the new Swissôtel Charvak in Tashkent. The total room capacity of three hotels will add up to more than 500 rooms. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:10:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-resort-kolasin-to-welcome-ski-lovers-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-resort-kolasin-to-welcome-ski-lovers-next-year/ Accor has signed an agreement for a new hotel in Montenegro. The four-star Swissôtel Resort Kolasin is located in the Bjelasica mountains and will be a perfect destination for winter sports lovers. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:52:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-accor-to-take-swissotel-living-brand-into-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-accor-to-take-swissotel-living-brand-into-saudi-arabia/ Accor is marking another milestone in Saudi Arabia with the signing a management agreement to expand its premium portfolio. The deal will see the launch of the first the Swissôtel Living in the kingdom. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:14:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-kursaal-bern-to-open-next-autumn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-kursaal-bern-to-open-next-autumn/ Kongress + Kursaal Bern entered into an agreement with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts whereby, effective in autumn 2020, Hotel Allegro will then be operated as Swissôtel Kursaal Bern. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:04:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jan-chovanec-general-manager-swissotel-krasnye-holmy-moscow1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jan-chovanec-general-manager-swissotel-krasnye-holmy-moscow1/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Jan Chovanec, general manager at Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow, as the property is recognised as the World’s Leading Luxury City Hotel at the World Travel Awards Grand Final in Lisbon. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:09:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gino-casagrande-general-manager-swissotel-quito1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gino-casagrande-general-manager-swissotel-quito1/ Gino Casagrande, general manager at Swissôtel Quito, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the property takes the titles for South America’s Leading Conference Hotel, South America’s Leading Hotel and South America’s Leading MICE Hotel at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:01:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-comes-to-dubai-with-al-ghurair-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-comes-to-dubai-with-al-ghurair-property/ Al Ghurair Properties, the property development arm of Al Ghurair, has partnered with Swissôtel to announce the inauguration of Swissôtel Al Ghurair and Swissôtel Living, embedded within Al Ghurair Centre, Deira. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:17:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jan-chovanec-general-manager-swissotel-krasnye-holmy-moscow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jan-chovanec-general-manager-swissotel-krasnye-holmy-moscow/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Jan Chovanec, general manager, Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow, as the hotel takes the title of Russia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2017 at the World Travel Awards. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:26:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-heads-into-uae-with-al-ghurair-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-heads-into-uae-with-al-ghurair-deal/ AccorHotels has announced the signing of an agreement with Al Ghurair, one of the Middle East’s leading family businesses, for the rebrand of a landmark property consisting of 428 rooms and 192 apartments located at Al Ghurair Centre Complex. Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:06:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-announces-new-property-in-sarajevo-bosnia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-announces-new-property-in-sarajevo-bosnia/ Swissôtel has announced it has entered into a franchise agreement with Al Shiddi International for the development of a new 218-room urban resort scheduled to open in early 2018. Fri, 12 May 2017 12:25:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-signs-new-hotel-in-sarajevo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-signs-new-hotel-in-sarajevo/ Swissôtel, part of AccorHotels has entered into a franchise agreement with Al Shiddi International for development of a new 218-room urban resort scheduled to open in early 2018. Sat, 22 Apr 2017 14:53:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-completes-acquisition-of-frhi-hotels-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-completes-acquisition-of-frhi-hotels-resorts/ Following the approval of shareholders at the general shareholders meeting today, AccorHotels Group has completed the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts. The deal sees three prestigious luxury hotel brands - Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel – move into the AccorHotels stable. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:36:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-leads-winners-at-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-leads-winners-at-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony1/ Quito Tourism has led winners at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016, taking the title of Latin America’s Leading Destination for the fourth consecutive year. Also among the winners at the red carpet event hosted by Swissôtel Lima was PromPerú, recognised by World Travel Awards voters as South America’s Leading Tourist Board for the first time. Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-lands-in-lima-ahead-of-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-lands-in-lima-ahead-of-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ Peruvian capital Lima is beginning the final preparations for the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016. The event will take place at Swissôtel Lima on Friday, July 1st. Hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry will attend the red carpet ceremony, with the best among them recognised with the prestigious World Travel Awards trophies. Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:25:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-to-welcome-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-to-lima/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-to-welcome-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-to-lima/ Peruvian capital Lima is set to host the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony for the second time. As Destination Partner for the event, PromPerú, the official tourism body of the Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism of Peru, will welcome industry leaders from across the continent to Swissôtel Lima on July 1st, 2016. Fri, 27 May 2016 08:12:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-lima-to-host-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-lima-to-host-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ Swissôtel Lima has been unveiled as the host for the upcoming World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016. The event will take place in the Peruvian capital on July 1st, with hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region expected to be in attendance. Tue, 10 May 2016 09:04:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-unveils-plans-for-phuket-patong-beach-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-unveils-plans-for-phuket-patong-beach-resort/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage its second resort in Phuket, and fourth property in Thailand. Currently operating as dusitD2 Phuket Resort, it is scheduled to commence operation as Swissôtel Phuket Patong Beach Resort in June 2016. Thu, 05 May 2016 05:08:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-to-acquire-frhi-for-2.9bn-in-cash-and-shares-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-to-acquire-frhi-for-2.9bn-in-cash-and-shares-deal/ AccorHotels has signed an agreement for the acquisition of FRHI Holdings, parent of the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brand. “This is an outstanding opportunity to add three prestigious brands – Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel – to our portfolio, and a great step forward for AccorHotels,” said Sébastien Bazin, chairman, AccorHotels. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:17:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2015-frhi-reveals-plans-to-triple-residential-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2015-frhi-reveals-plans-to-triple-residential-portfolio/ FRHI Hotels & Resorts has announced at Arabian Travel Market that its global portfolio of branded residential projects will triple by 2018 as part of an ongoing expansion strategy. Currently operating 16 residential projects across its worldwide portfolio, FRHI has an additional 35 residential projects in varying stages of development across its three brands, including locations in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, China, and Turkey. Thu, 07 May 2015 09:29:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frhi-hotels-resorts-outlines-plans-to-double-footprint-in-egypt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frhi-hotels-resorts-outlines-plans-to-double-footprint-in-egypt/ FRHI Hotels & Resorts has begun the development of two new hotel projects in Egypt while also releasing new details of its previously announced tri-brand hotel development in Sharm El Sheikh. FRHI signed agreements with Citystars Properties, a leader in the development of high quality mixed-use real estate in Egypt, to brand and operate all five projects. Upon completion, the new hotels will more than double the luxury hotel company’s footprint in Egypt. Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:51:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-berlin-reveals-new-club-lounge-concept/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-berlin-reveals-new-club-lounge-concept/ Swissôtel Berlin has revealed guests in all room categories will now be eligible for access to the property’s elegant Club Lounge from Thursday to Sunday. Situated on the ninth floor, the location was designed by Gerkan Marg and Partner and offered a choice location to relax in the heart of fashionable west Berlin. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-signs-on-for-guayaquil-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-signs-on-for-guayaquil-property/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts portfolio, today announced that the brand has entered into a franchise agreement for branding the operation of Swissôtel Guayaquil. The new 300-room hotel is currently under development in the largest and most populous city in Ecuador, Guayaquil. Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:52:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-review-swissotel-tallinn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-review-swissotel-tallinn/ Situated conveniently in the heart of the city’s business district, Swissôtel Tallinn is considered Estonia’s Leading Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards, having taken the title for the past three years. With the property having added the trophy for Estonia’s Leading Business Hotel in 2013, Breaking Travel News here calls in to see what it has to offer to the growing business tourism market in this fast emerging Baltic destination. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:32:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/lim-ee-jin-director-of-marketing-communication-swissotel-the-stamford-singa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/lim-ee-jin-director-of-marketing-communication-swissotel-the-stamford-singa/ Lim Ee Jin talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted at the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa on 1st October 2013. Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:56:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-appointments-for-frhi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-appointments-for-frhi/ FRHI, the parent company of luxury and upper upscale hotel brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, has made several appointments to its senior leadership team. Sat, 07 Sep 2013 11:04:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bart-westerhout-general-manager-swissotel-tallinn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bart-westerhout-general-manager-swissotel-tallinn/ Bart Westerhout, general manager, Swissôtel Tallinn talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2013 at the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey. Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:07:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harold-kluit-general-manager-swissotel-amsterdam1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harold-kluit-general-manager-swissotel-amsterdam1/ Harold Kluit, general manager, Swissôtel Amsterdam talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2013 at the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey. Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-outlines-new-baku-azerbaijan-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-outlines-new-baku-azerbaijan-property/ The expansion of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues at the crossroads of south-west Asia and Europe with a new deluxe hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan. Scheduled to open in 2015, Swissôtel Baku is currently under construction and will open in time for the first European Olympic Games. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:48:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-signs-on-for-xian-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-signs-on-for-xian-property/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has signed a new management contract with Shaanxi Puyu Industrial for a 350 room hotel in Xi’an. Scheduled for completion in 2016, Swissôtel Xi’an will be nestled in the core business area in the Xi’an National Civil Aerospace Industrial Base within proximity to two Metro lines. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-expands-into-bangladesh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-expands-into-bangladesh/ In addition to Swissôtel’s recently announced hotel projects in a growing number of dynamic markets such as China, India and Russia, the brand is expanding the portfolio with its first hotel in Bangladesh. The Swissôtel Dhaka is located in the new Business District of Gulshan and is scheduled to open in 2018. Thu, 02 May 2013 10:48:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-goa-india-opens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-goa-india-opens/ With the opening of a resort hotel in the popular Indian coastal state of Goa, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts will complement its global portfolio with an additional deluxe hotel. First guests are anticipated to be welcomed in the first quarter 2013. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-marc-ohlendorf-general-manager-swissotel-kra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-marc-ohlendorf-general-manager-swissotel-kra/ Having just picked up the title of World’s Leading City Hotel at the World Travel Awards, Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy general manager Marc Ohlendorf takes time out to discuss what the title means to the prestigious property. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:54:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-metasearch-site-wego-signs-swissotel-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-metasearch-site-wego-signs-swissotel-deal/ Asian travel metasearch site Wego has confirmed it will integrate the distinctive properties of international hotel group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts into each of its 52 customised country sites around the world. “We are delighted to offer direct online reservations with Swissôtel properties in the Wego site,” said Craig Hewett, chief commercial officer at Wego. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:10:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-expands-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-expands-in-china/ The international hotel group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in China. The future deluxe hotel will be located in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province and the transportation hub in southcentral China. Swissôtel Changsha will be part of a mixed-use development featuring a Grade A office tower, and it is scheduled to open in 2014. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/karen-tan-regional-director-of-sales-marketing-aspac-swissotel-hotels-resor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/karen-tan-regional-director-of-sales-marketing-aspac-swissotel-hotels-resor/ Regional Director of Sales & Marketing - ASPAC, Swissotel Hotels & Resorts at the World Travel Awards Asia, Australasia and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2012 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aiden-mcauley-regional-vice-president-asia-pacific-swissotel-hotels-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aiden-mcauley-regional-vice-president-asia-pacific-swissotel-hotels-resorts/ Aiden McAuley, regional vice president, Asia Pacific, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, at the World Travel Awards Asia, Australasia and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2012 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:16:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tate-husband-director-of-sales-marketing-swissotel-grand-shanghai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tate-husband-director-of-sales-marketing-swissotel-grand-shanghai/ Tate Husband, director of sales & marketing, Swissôtel Grand Shanghai at the World Travel Awards Asia, Australasia and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2012 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:12:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jeff-ross-hotel-manager-swissotel-the-stamford/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jeff-ross-hotel-manager-swissotel-the-stamford/ Jeff Ross, hotel manager, Swissôtel, The Stamford, at the World Travel Awards Asia, Australasia and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2012 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-announces-new-china-property-in-changsha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-announces-new-china-property-in-changsha/ The international hotel group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has outlined plans to expand its portfolio in China with the opening of a new deluxe hotel in Changsha. The city is the capital of Hunan Province and the transportation hub in south-central China. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:55:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bart-westerhout-general-manager-swissotel-tallin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bart-westerhout-general-manager-swissotel-tallin/ Bart Westerhout, general manager, Swissôtel Tallin at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:11:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harold-kluit-general-manager-swissotel-amsterdam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harold-kluit-general-manager-swissotel-amsterdam/ Harold Kluit, general manager, Swissôtel Amsterdam at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:37:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/yeim-doukan-director-of-pr-swissotel-the-bosphorus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/yeim-doukan-director-of-pr-swissotel-the-bosphorus/ Yeşim Doğukan, director of PR, Swissôtel The Bosphorus at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:36:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-swissotel-set-for-dubai-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-swissotel-set-for-dubai-opening/ After opening its first hotel in the Middle East in the Holy city of Makkah, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is adding another deluxe hotel in the region: Swissôtel Jadaf Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel is expected to open by early 2016. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:57:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-plans-first-dubai-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-plans-first-dubai-property/ Luxury hotel brand Swissôtel is about to add its first property in Dubai to its portfolio.  The 280-room Swissotel Jadaf Dubai, which will be located in the Jadaf district, is expected to open in 2015. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/piatti-takes-over-at-swissotel-nai-lert-park/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/piatti-takes-over-at-swissotel-nai-lert-park/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Eric Piatti as general manager of Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok. He first joined Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts in 1994 and brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to the 338-room hotel. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:45:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-expands-russia-presence-with-kazan-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-expands-russia-presence-with-kazan-property/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Riviera Tower have signed a management contract for a new deluxe hotel in Russia. The Kazan property will help the international hotel group with Swiss roots reinforce its footing in the Eastern European market and is scheduled to open in 2016. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:02:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-to-open-two-new-properties-in-bodrum-turkey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-to-open-two-new-properties-in-bodrum-turkey/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in Turkey is being expanded with two new deluxe hotels: a beach resort and a city resort in Bodrum. In addition to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, Bodrum will become another important feature destination in the Turkish market for this international hotel group with Swiss roots. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:39:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/largest-hotel-in-saudi-set-to-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/largest-hotel-in-saudi-set-to-open/ Swissotel Hotels and Resorts has announced the Swissotel Makkah in Saudi Arabia is set to open its doors. Located in close proximity to the holy Masid Al Haraam, the new five star property will feature 1562 guest rooms & luxury suites making it the largest hotel in the kingdom. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:54:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/swissotel-lima-a-mark-of-distinction-in-south-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/swissotel-lima-a-mark-of-distinction-in-south-america/ Swissôtel Lima is an award winning and distinctively luxurious hotel, combining renowned Swiss hospitality with contemporary design, highly-personalised service, charm and efficiency. Located in San Isidro, the most attractive business, residential and commercial district in Lima, the property is within walking distance of exclusive stores, restaurants and nightclubs. Tue, 29 May 2012 10:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-moves-into-phuket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-moves-into-phuket/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is about to add its first property in Phuket to its portfolio. The international hotel group has been appointed the manager of the existing Courtyard by Marriott at Kamala Beach, which will be re-branded as Swissôtel Resort Phuket on April 1st 2012. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:29:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-confirms-fourth-german-property-in-dresden/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-confirms-fourth-german-property-in-dresden/ Swissôtel has confirmed its new Dresden Am Schloss property will open April 1st 2012. The fourth Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts hotel in Germany, it will offer Swiss hospitality in a modern atmosphere as well as first class quality combined with personal service, in the very centre of Saxony’s capital. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:38:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-krasnye-holmy-recognised-by-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-krasnye-holmy-recognised-by-world-travel-awards/ Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow has been crowned the World’s Leading Meetings Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards during a spectacular ceremony at Katara Cultural Village in the capital of Qatar, Doha. The World Travel Awards – referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry” by the Wall Street Journal - cover the entire travel sector. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:36:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saxer-takes-over-at-swissotel-kolkata/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saxer-takes-over-at-swissotel-kolkata/ Marco Saxer has been appointed the general manager of Swissôtel Kolkata, the internationally renowned Swiss hospitality group’s maiden property in India. He brings with him over 20 years of experience from international hotel chains across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.  Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:37:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/karen-tan-regional-director-of-revenue-marketing-aspac-swissotel-hotels-res/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/karen-tan-regional-director-of-revenue-marketing-aspac-swissotel-hotels-res/ Karen Tan, Regional Director of Revenue & Marketing ASPAC, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:09:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/raymond-tait-executive-assistant-manager-revenue-marketing-swissotel-the-st/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/raymond-tait-executive-assistant-manager-revenue-marketing-swissotel-the-st/ Raymond Tait, Executive Assistant Manager, Revenue & Marketing, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore’s Leading Business Hotel and Asia’s Leading Luxury City Hotel Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:30:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/karen-tan-regional-director-of-revenue-marketing-aspac-swissotel-grand-shan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/karen-tan-regional-director-of-revenue-marketing-aspac-swissotel-grand-shan/ Karen Tan, Regional Director of Revenue & Marketing ASPAC, Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, China’s Leading Business Hotel Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:28:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/torsten-pinter-general-manager-swissotel-nai-lert-park/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/torsten-pinter-general-manager-swissotel-nai-lert-park/ Torsten Pinter, General Manager, Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Thailand’s Leading City Resort Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:26:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harold-kluit-swissotel-amsterdam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harold-kluit-swissotel-amsterdam/ Harold Kluit, Swissotel Amsterdam Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:38:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-rolls-out-puerovel-spa-sport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-rolls-out-puerovel-spa-sport/ The new Pürovel Spa & Sport centres are to be rolled out around the world within the Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts international hotel chain. It is just the latest innovation from the chain, with a number of properties operated by Swissôtel last year recognised as industry leading by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:20:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-looks-to-social-networks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-looks-to-social-networks/ At the end of April, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to launch “Great Conversations at Swissôtel”, a viral campaign consisting of a series of enticing short video clips, to be distributed purely via social networks and internet media. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/swiss-hospitality-swissotel-the-stamford/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/swiss-hospitality-swissotel-the-stamford/ Switzerland is synonymous with quality, reliability and hospitality. These qualities form the cornerstone of the incredible, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, which has been nominated for “Asia’s Leading Business Hotel” in the 2010 World Travel Awards. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:06:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-partnership-between-swissotel-hotels-resorts-and-etihad-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-partnership-between-swissotel-hotels-resorts-and-etihad-airways/ From mid-July the international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and the Arabian Etihad Airways are entering into an important new partnership. Members of the Etihad frequent flyer programme Etihad Guest can now collect miles worldwide whenever they stay in one of the 28 Swissôtels throughout 16 countries. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:52:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-continues-expansion-into-eastern-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-continues-expansion-into-eastern-europe/ The Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts portfolio continues to grow: a new deluxe hotel is currently under construction in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and is scheduled to open in mid 2012. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:54:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-general-manager-of-swiss-belhotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-general-manager-of-swiss-belhotel/ Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President Gavin M. Faull is pleased to announce the appointment of STEVEN SHU as General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Hualun, Hefei, China. Sat, 01 May 2010 11:07:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotelgoecek-marina-resort-in-turkey-opens-for-the-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotelgoecek-marina-resort-in-turkey-opens-for-the-summer-season/ After a six-month winter break, Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort has opened its doors again for the summer 2010 season. Sat, 01 May 2010 10:01:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-renovation-at-swissotel-metropole-geneva/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-renovation-at-swissotel-metropole-geneva/ The Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva has just completed a new phase of its renovation program including deluxe suites and conference rooms. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:55:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-mark-their-30th-anniversary-a-success-story/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-mark-their-30th-anniversary-a-success-story/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:24:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-to-open-its-first-hotel-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-to-open-its-first-hotel-in-middle-east/ Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:06:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-appoints-wayne-horbach-as-gm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-appoints-wayne-horbach-as-gm/ Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Horbach as General Manager for the 359-room Swissôtel Sydney. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:12:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090601155058112/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090601155058112/ After a six-month winter break, Swiss™tel Göcek Marina & Resort has opened its doors again for the summer 2009 season. The picturesque fishing village of Göcek, located right on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, has long been recommended by those in the know as a perfect place to spend an undisturbed holiday away from the masses. The hotel overlooking the bay, which is excellent for sailing, thanks partly to the ideal wind conditions, offers crystal-clear water, idyllic Mediterranean scenery and a private sandy beach. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:50:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080530095203296/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080530095203296/ Swiss™tel Hotels & Resorts has opened its fourth hotel in China. The luxury Swiss™tel Foshan is located in Foshan in Guangdong Province, its first in the city. Fri, 30 May 2008 09:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm07-aurielio-giraudo-swissotel-bangkok/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm07-aurielio-giraudo-swissotel-bangkok/ Breaking Travel News interviews Aurielio Giraudo, General Manager, Swissotel Bangkok at World Travel Market 2007 about the hotel’s plans for the UK market. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:57:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2006100317522969/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2006100317522969/ Mr Michael Koltes has been appointed General Manager of Swiss™tel Tallinn in Estonia which is scheduled to open in summer 2007. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:52:42 +0000