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North Korea attempts to attract tourists at Bern fair

This content was published on Jan 6, 2015 The organisers of the tourism fair discussed at length whether to offer North Korea a platform, said the fair’s spokesperson, Adrian Hault, in an interview with Swiss public television, SRF, on Tuesday. “We concluded that every country should have the opportunity to use this platform. We assume that visitors are mature enough to decide if…

Training hotel managers to think ‘glocal’

This content was published on Jan 6, 2015 As global tourism continues to expand – largely driven by Asian visitors – so does the need for professionals who can manage its new complexities and subtleties. This is why Switzerland’s most prestigious hotel school has joined forces with Chinese and American institutions.

Another record year winds up for watch exporters

This content was published on Dec 30, 2014 In recent months the industry has seen slower growth than in previous years as a result of the weakening global economy and the crisis in the eurozone, which affected the order books. Nevertheless, Jean-Daniel Pasche, president of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, dismissed talk of a crisis in the industry. Over the first…

Swiss luxury hotels hit by rouble crisis

This content was published on Dec 29, 2014 “We’re looking at income from Russian guests dropping by up to 30%,” said Guglielmo Brentel, president of the Swiss Hotel Association (hotelleriesuisse). He said hotels in the top-price bracket have been hit particularly hard, with the absence of wealthy Russians set to really hurt hoteliers in January. “Because the holidays take place later in Russia,…

Noisy sheepdogs annoy villagers

This content was published on Dec 29, 2014

Switzerland’s oldest steamship catches fire

This content was published on Dec 27, 2014 The electrical fire in an auxiliary engine broke out shortly after noon, producing strong smoke on the ship. The personnel were unable to put out the fire with fire extinguishers, but the captain was able to pilot the boat to Hergiswil. Around 150 firemen were called to battle the blaze, which was brought under control…

‘Switzerland still a leader in asset management’

This content was published on Dec 27, 2014 Customers with comparatively low fortunes of a few hundred thousand Swiss francs are turning their backs on Swiss banks, said Boris Collardi, head of Julius Baer, in an interview published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper. Collardi believes that very wealthy customers will remain true to the country, however, because they appreciate the high quality…

Opinion

Energy transition: taking stock and looking ahead

This content was published on Dec 25, 2014 Will 2014 be a milestone on the way towards a climate-friendly and successful Switzerland?

Swiss fall behind in race to become Chinese currency hub

This content was published on Dec 24, 2014 Switzerland falls behind neighbour Luxembourg in the race to become a trading hub for China's increasingly influential currency.

Ethos threatens Sika takeover legal action

This content was published on Dec 23, 2014 The Ethos investment fund has challenged the way Sika family owners plan to sell their stake to a French conglomerate.

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