Articles tagged “switzerland”

Tourism

India Ramps Up Its Promotion as a Wedding Destination – India Report

Indian weddings mean big money. The Indian government is aiming to harness India's cultural diversity and vast offerings to promote the country as the preferred domestic and international wedding destination.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

While India has ambitious plans to position itself on the global adventure tourism map, it’s important that the government, tour operators, travelers and other industry stakeholders collaborate to focus on responsible growth of the sector.

Amrita Ghosh | 12 months ago

Hotels

Swiss Hotel Is a Model for Hiring Staff With Intellectual Disabilities

Two out of three staff members at Martigny Boutique-Hotel in Switzerland are people with intellectual disabilities. We could all learn a lesson or two from the hotel's inclusive workplace and how the property maintains boutique standards.

Leslie Barrie | 1 year ago

News Blog

Jumeirah Expands Further Into European Luxury Hotels

Jumeirah Group said on Monday it had bought the Le Richemond, a five-star hotel on Lake Geneva. The move signaled that the luxury hospitality company based in the United Arab Emirates is focused on growing worldwide in key gateway cities. Le Richemond is the fifth European property to be acquired by Jumeirah, which operates a…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

News Blog

Swiss Extends Air-Rail Connections to Interlaken and Lucerne

Swiss Air flyers will soon be able to connect to Interlaken and Lucerne on a single ticket. The airline will expand its "Air Rail" partnership with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to the two famed destinations in Switzerland from December 11. The expansion comes as airlines as increasingly relying on rail partners for local, or regional,…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Swiss Authorities Detain Lastminute.com CEO in Covid Aid Abuse Probe

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Nomady Brings Swiss Camping Online: Travel Startup Funding This Week

The pandemic has paradoxically catalyzed many travel startups. Swiss startup Nomady has seen growth by offering outdoor camping to domestic Swiss travelers. Meanwhile, Tokyo-based Cuicin has helped hotels with contactless check-in.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

Watch Out, Japan! Switzerland Luring More Asians for Winter Holidays

Asia’s snow holiday market keeps growing, and Switzerland, a first mover in this opportunity, is benefiting. Japan, however, remains the most popular winter holiday destination for Asians by far.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

New Cultural and Business Hub Will Reshape Zurich’s Tourism Image

As we have seen in recent years, new multi-use developments can have transformative effects on under-utilized sections of major cities. Zurich is banking on The Circle to create a new reason for tourists to visit the city.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

Tourism

Switzerland Tourism Fights Rivals for Chinese Travelers With New Focus

Switzerland Tourism is employing “precision marketing” as the number of Chinese individual travelers rose last year while overall arrivals dropped. Tactics aim to be as precise as a Swiss watch; other destinations it competes with for longhaul Chinese travelers, including the U.S., Canada and New Zealand, should take note.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 7 years ago