Articles tagged “Alps”

Tourism

Switzerland Hopes Europeans Can Fill Gap Left by Absent Asian Tourists

The pandemic has been a wake-up call for the Alpine region, which now needs to rethink future marketing strategies to attract a broader base of visitors.

Silke Koltrowitz and Arnd Wiegmann, Reuters | 11 months ago
Switzerland Hopes Europeans Can Fill Gap Left by Absent Asian Tourists

Rail

Italy May Commit to Building a High-Speed Rail Tunnel Through the Alps

Italy's ruling government is split on whether to give a green light to the project, which would create a multi-billion euro tunnel for high-speed rail through the Alps to France. But observers have grown more optimistic based on recent statements by officials.

Chiara Albanese and John Follain, Bloomberg | 3 years ago
Italy May Commit to Building a High-Speed Rail Tunnel Through the Alps

Hotels

Luxury Travelers Are Paying Premium Prices to Stay in Unheated Igloo Hotels

These igloo villages are in the Swiss Alps, with snow tunnels connecting the huts to a sauna, hot tub, and an icy dining room. The rooms — including all the furniture - are carved entirely out of snow, and it's so cold most travelers only stay for one night. Well, these stays certainly fit into the experiences trend.

David Rocks, Bloomberg | 3 years ago
Luxury Travelers Are Paying Premium Prices to Stay in Unheated Igloo Hotels

Overtourism

When Winter Tourism Getaways Become Summer Attractions

While once seen as just cold weather destinations, certain mountain towns in the Alps, the United States, and beyond are evolving their cultures and economies into year-round destinations with no compromise on things to do. Can they handle the crowds?

Colin Nagy, Skift | 4 years ago
When Winter Tourism Getaways Become Summer Attractions