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Global

Switzerland to allow up to 8,500 foreign workers in 2025

The Swiss authorities have decided to let a large number of foreign workers enter the country for work purposes in 2025, too, by keeping the quota the same as this year.


Europe

Swiss authorities granted 42,252 visa requests from Thai applicants in 2023

Swiss authorities granted 42,252 visa requests from Thai applicants in 2023, showing that over 97 per cent of all visa requests filed by this nationality were approved.


Charity / Sustainability / CSR

These eight green initiatives make Switzerland among the most responsible destinations in the world

Having introduced its unique Swisstainable strategy back in 2021 to ensure that its natural resources and treasures are preserved for generations to come, Switzerland has its eyes on a long-term goal.


Airports

Zurich Airport, Switzerland launches the ZRH Club for economy class travellers

Great news for Economy Class Ticket holders travelling through Zurich, Switzerland! The Zurich Airport is now offering perks to enhance the journey for economy-class travelers with the all-new ZRH Club.


Global

Explore the great outdoors this September with Geneva Tourism

With temperatures in Europe providing the perfect conditions for an outdoor escape, there has never been a better time to visit Geneva and discover why the city is an adventurer’s playground


Attractions

Switzerland unveils Europe’s highest cable car crossing (3480m), ‘Matterhorn Alpine Crossing’

Switzerland has just opened its much-anticipated ‘Matterhorn Alpine Crossing’ – the Alps highest three string cable car and the highest border crossing in Europe – connecting Switzerland and Italy in just under two hours.


Global

Radisson Hotel Group opens first serviced apartments in Switzerland

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich, the largest hotel in the greater Zurich region with 447 rooms and serviced apartments, has opened its doors to long-stay guests and short-term visitors alike, giving guests an exciting new stay option while staying in Zurich.


Charity / Sustainability / CSR

HER Planet Earth team embarks on a triple challenge in Switzerland 

In June 2023, a self-funded team of 12 women, under the banner of HER Planet Earth – a non-profit organisation headquartered in Singapore dedicated to gender equality and environmental conservation, will embark on a unique triple-challenge expedition, which will incorporate mountain climbing, biking and stand-up paddle boarding across one of Europe’s most stunning destinations, Switzerland.


Global

Sway on a cycle in Switzerland

Switzerland, a country known for its stunning vistas and commitment to sustainable living, is committed to promoting cycling as a mode of transportation and offers several bicycle routes that showcase the country’s natural beauty and cultural heritage


Features

Special Swiss Travel Pass offer from April 15 – 14 May

The fastest, most convenient and comfortable way to navigate your way in and around Switzerland is through the country’s efficient public transport system.


Features

Top ten safest places to travel in Europe   

A new study has revealed that Switzerland is the safest place in Europe. The study by Gamblino.com analysed 9 metrics that contribute towards how safe an area may be such as homicides, assaults, road fatalities, natural disaster risk, and global peace index, to find which European country is the safest.  


Europe

Top five countries for Thrill Seekers in Europe

Experts at LiveRugbyTickets.co.uk examined winter hiking trails across Europe. The factors considered were the number of trails, trails per 10,000km2 for snowshoeing, skiing and hot springs.


Germany

America’s dream Christmas destinations

New research reveals that Iceland is America’s dream Christmas destination. The study by Iceland.org, the travel and tour management company in Iceland, examined Google Ads data to discover which European country each state wants to visit this Christmas.


Global

Short-term accommodation in Spain rises in 20 big cities

A recent study from the travel industry association of Spain, Exceltur, has shown that short-term accommodation in the 20 biggest cities of Spain is rapidly reaching the number of rooms that are managed by hotels.


Europe

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch a range of Europe Holidays for Summer 2023

The summer season is a peak travel period for Indians across segments and it also happens to be the best time to visit Europe, thus creating high demand for the destination.


Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines launches 19 new connecting flights to Europe

Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.


Attractions

Swiss museums welcomed over 10 million in 2021

The Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland has revealed that the Swiss museums welcomed more than 10 million visitors in 2021, registering a significant increase compared to 2020.


Global

Faern, lifestyle resorts in the heart of the Swiss Alps

Faern, a collection of lifestyle alpine resorts in Switzerland are set to open two new properties; Faern Arosa Altein and Faern Crans-Montana Valaisia this December.


Global

TAL Aviation Group appointed as general sales agent for Qantas in Austria, Germany and Switzerland

TAL Aviation and Qantas, member of the oneworld alliance, expand their collaboration into Germany, Austria and Switzerland, by providing sales and distribution services into additional European markets


Global

Swisstainable: On world tourism day

Switzerland is one country that has been blessed with some of nature’s most beautiful creations — from its turquoise lakes, stunning mountains, abundant flora and fauna to its clean, pure air — making it one of the world’s most famous and aspirational tourist destinations.