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Switzerland travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on Switzerland. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Switzerland. Zurich Travel information. Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.
From Etihad and Lufthansa to Aeromexico: Aviation’s Busy Week of New Routes, Big Ambitions and Difficult Skies
New routes to unexpected destinations, an airport opening in Australia, airline bosses making bold...
From AI to Resilience: How Destination Leaders Are Rethinking Tourism
Destinations International’s 2026 Global Leaders Forum brought destination and tourism leaders from...
Minister Edmund Bartlett Takes Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 Vision to the World Economic Forum
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett took an ambitious tourism agenda to the World Economic...
World Economic Forum Taps Edmund Bartlett to Put Tourism Resilience on the Global Economic Agenda
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has accepted an invitation to co-chair the World Economic...
How Expensive Is Sightseeing? The Cities Where Museum and Attraction Prices May Shock Tourists
Museum tickets and attraction fees can turn an affordable city break into an expensive surprise...
IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Global Runway Safety Initiative After Series of Near Misses
The aviation industry is responding to a rise in runway incursions and serious near misses with a...
IATA and IATP Partner to Ease Aircraft Parts Shortages as Supply Chain Pressures Persist
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool...
Switzerland Seeks a Bigger Role in Shaping Global Tourism
Switzerland Tourism has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Destination Partner...
Switzerland Wants to Train the “Perfect Tourist.” Hawaii Shows What Comes Next
Switzerland is promoting a new “travel with care” campaign to shape more respectful visitor...
Air Travel to Double by 2050, but Fuel Prices and Middle East Risks Cloud Outlook
IATA forecasts air travel demand will more than double by 2050, driven by growth in emerging...
Swiss–Luxembourg and Lombardy Launch Trilateral Innovation Hub for Freshwater Preservation and Sustainable Tourism
A new trilateral initiative linking Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Lombardy aims to protect...
LGBTQ Tourism Shifts Away from the United States as New Global Winners Emerge
Malta, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and New Zealand are emerging as leading LGBTQ-friendly travel...
The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Experiences in Switzerland
Switzerland isn't just about stunning Alpine views and precision watches. This small European...
New Era at UNWTO Begins With Immediate Response to Crans-Montana Tourism Tragedy in Switzerland
A deadly New Year’s fire in Crans-Montana struck just minutes after new UN-Tourism Secretary...
Climate Change Is a Human Rights Crisis—And the Travel Industry Must Act
Climate change is now a human rights emergency. UN leaders and scientists warn that rising...
Japan Begins Fining Tourists as Overtourism Pushes National Policy Shift
Japan’s Hakuba ski resort will fine tourists for disruptive behaviour from July 2026 as visitor...
WTTC Considers Six Global Cities for New Office as Tourism Leadership Debate Grows
As WTTC weighs relocating its global office, the decision exposes deeper questions about power...
Lufthansa Group Rebranding: What the New Identity Means for SWISS, Austrian, ITA, and Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new brand identity aimed at presenting itself as a unified aviation...
WTTC to Relocate to Italy, Spain or Switzerland Due to Brexit
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC is getting ready to move its headquarters out of the...
Shaikha Al Nowais UN-Tourism Secretary-General Elect to Attend UNCTAD16 in Geneva
The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) opens today in Geneva under...
Geneva Airport Digital Transformation Made in Switzerland
Passenger traffic expected to reach 20 million by 2030, Geneva Airport is stepping up its digital...
Art International ZURICH 2026 will showcase International Perspectives in Zurich.
ART INTERNATIONAL ZURICH is deliberately designed as a fair for the primary market. It offers a...
Swiss A350-900 In Service
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), member of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its...
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS and Brussels Airlines New Special Rates for Students
Students worldwide can now fly even more affordably with Lufthansa Group Airlines, Lufthansa...
Why Your Doctor Should Prescribe Travel to These 10 Countries
Health insurances have one goal. Spending less money and allowing doctors to prescribe travel may...
Railway Safety Depends on People, not just Technology
The European Transport Workers’ Federation urges immediate inclusion of workers and their...
No International Binding Solution on Marine Plastic Pollution at UNEP INC
With the United States blocking many of the issues that needed to be resolved at the UNEP...
Travel Industry Responds to Rising Exploitation Risks with Policy Shifts and Global Safeguards
The travel and tourism sector is under pressure—and it’s not from fuel prices or flight delays...
Lufthansa Group gets stiff Competition after SAS, KLM & Air France joine as a Team
No longer the Lufthansa Group, with Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian, Air Brussels, ITA being the only...
Africa is not a Charity Case, but an Investment Opportunity Like No Other
Africa isn't a charity case. It's a complex, investable, high-growth region. Perhaps it's time to...
Seychelles Spotlights Offerings During France, Benelux and Switzerland Roadshows
Tourism Seychelles reinforced its presence in Europe with a series of roadshows held across France...
Airspace Closed: Worldwide Flight Cancellations and Reroutings, Attacks
The new security situation in Iran and Israel is not only cancelling flights to these two...
Environmental Diplomacy as a New Geo-Political Sector
Environmental issues are no longer confined to the domains of science or ethics. They have become...
World Aqua Day 2026 Host Country is Switzerland
The next World Aqua Day 2026 is on in Switzerland, a proud Kristijan Curavic, chairman of the Ocean...
Seychelles Launches Billboard Campaign Across Switzerland
Tourism Seychelles, in collaboration with key local stakeholders, launched an impactful two-week...
World Tourism: The Good, The Bad, and The New
Davos, Switzerland, is playing host to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) which began today and...
Four Seasons Takes Over Swiss Alps Park Gstaad Hotel
Four Seasons will take over the management of The Park Gstaad Hotel in Switzerland upon its...
Switzerland Joins Germany, Austria, Italy with Nazi Symbols Ban
The ban will specifically focus on prominent symbols associated with Adolf Hitler's National...
$1,141 Fine: Swiss Burqa Ban Goes in Effect January 1, 2025
The prohibition encompasses Muslim attire, specifically the burqa and niqab, as well as ski masks...
Swiss Tourist Visiting Algeria Violently Murdered
He cut her throat. Swiss Authorities have been silent for weeks after one of its citizens was...
Emergency Update: Flights to Israel Cancelling
In anticipation of a strike on Israel and the overall endangered security situation in Israel...
Austria Tops the List of Best Countries for Solo Travelers
Traveling alone can pose certain risks depending on the destination, so it is important to either...
Emirates Flights from Dubai to Tokyo, Geneva, and Brussels: A Signature Improvement
Emirates' first destinations on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors...
New CEO at Swiss International Air Lines
As a member of the Star Alliance, SWISS offers scheduled flights to various destinations in Europe...
Switzerland to Test Dispensing Cocaine to Crack Addicts
The Federal Commission for Addiction and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases is planning the...
Switzerland: Center of Environmental Excellence and Beacon for EU
EU is about to abandon Environmental Preservation and Climate Change as a priority. In the last...
Zurich’s New Alstetten Creative Quarter
Zurich boasts a vibrant art scene, rich culture, innovative design, exciting nightlife, and...
Edelweiss Airlines to Welcome Airbus A350 in Switzerland
These state-of-the-art aircraft are poised to replace the existing A340-300 long-haul fleet by mid...
7 Countries Where Tipping Isn’t Necessary
Ultimately, navigating tipping customs while traveling requires an understanding of local norms and...
Davos Resort Bans Jewish Guests from Skiing
The message in Hebrew explicitly prohibited Jewish guests from using the service.
Relocating the United Nations to Seychelles?
Swiss Visa restrictions for citizens of third world countries restrict activists from such...
SWISS Airlines To Introduce Internet for Short-Haul Fleet
The comprehensive installation project will cover 59 aircraft from the Airbus A220 and A320 family...
Boeing 737 ‘Critical Failure’ Strands US Secretary of State in Zurich
A smaller plane was reportedly sent to Zurich from Brussels to fly Blinken back to Washington.
Swiss Officials Cannot Afford $1,472 Davos Hotel Rooms
Swiss government officials are permitted to spend a maximum of 180 francs ($211) per night...
Unilateral Visa-Free Policy Between China and Switzerland
Both nations plan to enhance people-to-people exchanges in celebration of the upcoming 75th...
Eurotunnel to Double Trains from London by 2030
Since its opening to passenger trains in November 1994, the Channel Tunnel has primarily been...
Lufthansa Group & SWISS: Major Management Changes
Heike Birlenbach is to become Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at SWISS, Tamur Goudarzi Pour takes...
Singapore and Zurich Named World’s Most Expensive Cities
Singapore boasts the highest transportation costs globally and is also among the most expensive for...
Swiss Helicopter Rescue Company Air Zermatt Expands its Fleet
Meanwhile, the Bell 429 remains highly coveted in Europe among operators in healthcare emergency...
The St. Regis San Francisco Chef Meets Chef Culinary Experience
The St. Regis San Francisco has partnered with the Consulate General of Switzerland, the City of...
San Francisco and Zurich Renew Sister-City Agreement
Zurich and San Francisco are marking the 20th anniversary of their sister-city agreement by...
Hotel Grace La Margna St. Moritz Receives New Rating
La Margna is one of St Moritz‘s landmarks, not only because of its location and view of Lake St...
Italy’s Famous Lover’s Lane Via dell’Amore Reopens
Lovers in Italy get their lane back. Italy is a country of romance, desires and beauty. It's Via...
Fall in Zurich: Food, Art and Nature
Visitors can experience many unique offerings in Zurich, Switzerland during fall travel season.
27 Countries, 32,745 km Solar Butterfly Went on a Mission
SolarButterfly, a solar-powered concept trailer project founded by Swiss environmental pioneer...
Lufthansa Group Expects Summer Travel Boom
The Lufthansa Group is well positioned to further strengthen its position among the top five...
A Summer of Festivals in Zurich
Zurich is a vibrant year-round destination, but the city truly becomes abuzz in the warmer months...
Tourism Seychelles & Edelweiss Air Meet Trade Partners in Zurich
Increasing Seychelles’ visibility on the Swiss market, Tourism Seychelles joined forces with...
Record-beaking 2022 for LunaJets-LunaGroup Charter
The Group continues to see strong growth in its various business lines, with revenue up over 45%...
Lake Geneva Le Richemond now Jumeirah Group hotel
Jumeirah Group acquires legendary Le Richemond hotel on the banks of Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Booking Lufthansa flights with new mobile app now
New Lufthansa app is designed to proactively support passengers from booking to arrival at their...
Nancy Cockerell passed: She was a whizz in world tourism
Nancy Cockerell was breathing journalism and tourism for more than 50 years.
Many world leaders skip this year’s Davos World Economic Forum
A total of 116 billionaires are attending the World Economic Forum this year, a 40-percent increase...
Swiss won’t recognize Russian passports from occupied Ukraine
Switzerland joins the European Union (EU) that had stated it will not acknowledge sham "Russian...
Russia forced Swiss Christmas Lights of Hope for Ukraine to cancel
Swiss LIGHT ART INNOVATOR Gerry Hofstetter has illuminated icebergs, the Colosseum, Great Pyramids...
Winter thrills seekers: Best European countries ranked
The factors considered by experts were the number of trails, trails per 10,000km2 for snowshoeing...
Megatrends set to transform the travel industry
Several powerful megatrends – from young, highly connected travelers to the arrival of electric air...
Prague set to increase accommodations and meetings
Although Prague’s hotel capacities have slightly decreased during the covid-19 pandemic, the...
SITA identifies four key areas for further investment
SITA, IT provider to the air transport industry, today announced the launch of a partnership...
