In 1995, the venerable “Swiss Transport Center SVZ” became today’s national tourism marketing organisation Switzerland Tourism. At the same time, the common image of tourism in Switzerland was created under the umbrella of a new logo, the “Gold Flower”. This gold flower became the symbol for Swiss tourism advertising for a generation. For many years,...
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Florida man’s trip overseas ends in sticker shock over $143,000 phone bill
TAMPA, Fla. — Floridian Rene Remund and his wife toured Switzerland last September. But when they got home, their cell phone bill had jumped higher than the Swiss Alps. Remund and his wife said they travel frequently and always notify their cell phone carrier before they leave the United States. In this case, Rene said...
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Jean-Marie Le Gall Appointed General Manager of The Woodward Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland
Dark/Light Mode (15/04/24) The Oetker Collection has appointed Jean-Marie Le Gall as General Manager of The Woodward in Geneva, Switzerland. Jean-Marie joins The Woodward, an all-suite hotel, from the Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet ins Paris, France, where as General Manager he delivered positive results and took on the responsibility of Acting General Manager for the...
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Swiss takes a detour to Asia
Iran launched a retaliatory strike with drones and missiles against Israel on Sunday night after an increased threat had become apparent. According to the latest reports, the majority of the missiles were repelled. The airstrikes are significantly affecting international air traffic. As a result, Swiss Airlines has made the decision to suspend all flights to...
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Swiss Airlines flight forced to return to airport after unruly passenger tried to enter cockpit, airline says
Unruly passengers still an issue on flights Flight incidents involving unruly passengers still higher than pre-pandemic levels 03:52 A Swiss Airlines flight traveling from New Jersey to Switzerland had to turn back and make an emergency landing because an unruly passenger attempted to enter the cockpit, the airline said. Swiss Airlines said in a news...
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Aussie tourists stunned by insane cost of burger
Two Australian travellers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realised they had forked out a whopping $150 for two burgers and chips, and one soft drink, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese...
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All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024
From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. ADVERTISEMENT Overtourism could have been 2023’s word of the year in the travel industry. News of the negative impacts of too many tourists was everywhere. The world’s most popular destinations, like Venice, Barcelona and New Zealand, are struggling to keep visitor...
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Here are the best things to do in Zurich, Europe’s most liveable city
Even if moving to Zurich is not for you, the Swiss city is still well worth a trip. ADVERTISEMENT For those with a close eye on Europe’s best cities, it will come as little surprise that Zurich has come out on top on the latest ranking of the continent’s most liveable places. Switzerland’s largest city...
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Switzerland Beyond Chocolate Announces Major Blog Updates as Traveling Trends Warm Up
Switzerland Beyond Chocolate is a premier guide to Switzerland travel, owned and helmed by a local Swiss tourism expert Res Marty. As tourism blossoms in the post Covid-19 Switzerland, Res and his team are actively working on preparing comprehensive traveling information blogs. Switzerland – March 23, 2024 — The Land of Milk and Honey has...
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Visit one of the most expensive countries in Europe for less
The alpine nation is infamously expensive and attracts the mega rich year-round – but there are ways to make a trip there affordable. ADVERTISEMENT With stunning scenery, restorative fresh air, unique nature and hearty cuisine, it’s no surprise that Switzerland is one of the most popular destinations in all of Europe. It also consistently tops...
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Europe’s breathtaking ‘hidden jewel’ that’s a cheap holiday destination
Dreaming of travelling to Switzerland? With its gorgeous natural scenery, clean air and mountains, it’s no surprise that it’s one of Europe’s leading destinations. However, unfortunately it’s also one of the continent’s most expensive countries making it a challenge for budget travellers. But why not visit Poland’s beautiful alternative? A travel expert and blogger at...
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Which European passport is best for digital nomads?
Unlike with other passport rankings, the Nomad Passport Index (NPI) focuses on wider criteria, including global perception and personal freedom within a particular country. ADVERTISEMENT Digital nomadism has shot up in popularity recently. While many destinations have simple citizenship requirements in place, the country a person hails from can still significantly impact their travel opportunities....