Switzerland News
Switzerland Gaining Popularity With Visitors from the UK
A stellar December with double-digit growth in hotel overnights from the UK helped make 2023 the most successful year for travel from the UK to Switzerland in over a decade. Compared to 2019 – before Covid – Switzerland recorded +2.8% of hotel overnight stays of UK travellers in 2023.
Cool Times Await in Andermatt as Cotton Club Arrives
Mountain lovers can experience the new must-visit winter destination as COTTON CLUB ANDERMATT throws open its doors offering guests luxurious comfort, winter sun, and an immersive experience in the clear, bright, Alpine glow – Switzerland’s coolest new location.
The Omnia Hotel: Elevating the Boutique Experience
Found in the heart of the Swiss Alps, The Omnia Hotel stands as a beacon of luxury and sophistication, offering guests a transcendent experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Its recent nomination in the 2024 European gala ceremony of the World Travel Awards for “Switzerland’s Leading Boutique Hotel” is a testament to its commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to providing guests with an unparalleled hospitality experience.
SWISS reliably transports more than half a million passengers over the Christmas and New Year period
The Christmas and New Year holiday period is particularly popular for travel, and the trend is clearly reflected in SWISS’s passenger numbers. SWISS is pleased to announce that it transported a total of 546,961 travellers during this time.
Verbier: The First Resort in Switzerland to Provide a Comprehensive Range of Transportation Services
From December 2023, as part of its Mobility Plan, Verbier Tourisme will introduce a multi mode of transport booking service developed by Antidots. This innovative booking platform will incorporate all modes of transportation, covering entire journeys from any locations worldwide. As a result, it will now be possible to plan, book, and pay for your journey to Verbier through a single platform.
dnata Appoints Willy Ruf as Managing Director for Switzerland to Lead Ground Handling and Cargo Op’s
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has announced the appointment of Willy Ruf as the Managing Director for Switzerland. In his new role, Willy will be responsible for overseeing dnata’s ground handling and cargo business operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. He will lead a team of 1,100 employees and ensure the delivery of world-class services and safety for more than 30 airline customers.
DECEMBER 2023: MANDARIN ORIENTAL SAVOY, ZURICH – SWITZERLAND
Zurich’s first grand hotel, this iconic landmark will be transformed blending modern luxury with historic charm and Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service.
Discover the Scientific Secrets of the World We Live In, With the Opening of CERN’s Science Gateway
On Sunday 08 October 2023, Geneva’s pioneering scientific research centre CERN, will open the doors to a state-of-the-art hub for science education and outreach, the CERN Science Gateway.
News from Verbier Winter 2023/2024
Voted BEST SKI RESORT IN THE WORLD again at the 2022 World Ski Awards. Verbier, in Switzerland, draws legends, royalty, pop stars (James Blunt has a chairlift named after him) and, yes, us ordinary folk too.
More ski flights to Geneva announced for Winter 23/24
Jet2.com has expanded its programme of ski flights to its biggest ski destination – Geneva – on the back of strong demand from skiers and snowboarders.
This Winter in Switzerland - Opening in October: CERN Science Gateway.
The hotly anticipated visitor centre at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva will soon be open to the public.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first serviced apartments offering in Switzerland
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich, the largest hotel in the greater Zurich region with 447 rooms and serviced apartments, has opened its doors to long-stay guests and short-term visitors alike, giving guests an exciting new stay option while staying in Zurich.