Switzerland News

Zurich Airport announces return of The Zauberpark
The Zauberpark at Zurich Airport is returning with its second edition. This year, too, a varied music and children’s program with artists such as Bastian Baker, Stress and Andrew Bond. Twelve new light art installations surround the circular path in the airport park. Presenting partner of the Zauberpark is Zürcher Kantonalbank.

Airport Shopping at Zurich Airport to undergo multi-stage renovation
Starting in November 2022, Airport Shopping at Zurich Airport will undergo renovations. The project includes more spacious passenger routes, new retail spaces and a food hall. The opening of the new areas is planned for 2026.

Zurich Airport to participate in Food Zurich
For the first time, Zurich Airport will participate in Food Zurich as one of its venues from 8 to 18 September. As part of the third-largest food festival in Europe, a variety of culinary experiences will take place at various locations at the Circle as well as the Airport Shopping.

SWISS brings starred cuisine from Zurich’s Baur au Lac aboard
SWISS will be offering its First and Business Class travellers culinary delights in collaboration with Zurich’s traditional Baur au Lac hotel from today onwards in the latest chapter of the airline’s ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ inflight foodservice programme

Breaking Travel News interview: Christian Eckert, managing director, The Omnia
The Omnia has been honoured with the title of Switzerland’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Christian Eckert, managing director of the property, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe

Badrutt’s Palace to manage El Paradiso in St. Moritz
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel will manage El Paradiso mountain restaurant and club for the upcoming winter season, bringing the legendary culinary experience of the St. Moritz hotel to the slopes.

New UK-Switzerland deal boosts healthcare for travellers
The UK and Switzerland have signed an agreement designed to benefit citizens who live and work abroad in either country. Travellers will be able to receive healthcare and other benefits.

The Woodward takes Oetker Collection into Switzerland
With only 26 accommodations, the suite-only hotel on Quai Wilson is located right on Lake Geneva, with views of the water and the majestic Mont Blanc.

Switzerland to reopen borders to Brits this weekend
As of Saturday, guests from the UK will be allowed to enter Switzerland without having to quarantine if they can show proof of being fully vaccinated.

De Niro joins Federer for new Swiss tourism video
Roger Federer, newly appointed tourism ambassador for Switzerland, has starred in a new film for the destination. He is joined by legendary actor and Oscar winner Robert De Niro.

Federer signs up with Switzerland Tourism
After years of positively representing Switzerland through his sporting excellence and friendly, down-to-earth manner, Roger Federer has now become an official brand ambassador for the destination.

Marriott signs to bring the Ritz-Carlton to Zermatt
Expected to open in 2026, the 69-guest room property will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant design to the world-famous Swiss resort destination.