Europe’s safest countries to go on holiday in 2022

A new study has revealed that Switzerland is the safest European country to travel to this summer

71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer

The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and May 16, 2022. This year’s travel intentions reflect a real excitement for travel, surpassing pre-pandemics levels, especially in Europe. Compared to 2021, the experts […]

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Computer glitch shuts down Swiss airspace

Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on Wednesday morning. According to Skyguide spokesperson, several Switzerland-bound passenger flights had to be rerouted to other countries, with flights from Dubai and Johannesburg forced to land in Milan, Italy. […]

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Geneva Tourism unveils summer offer for second year of ‘Geneva, The Resort City’ campaign

Geneva Tourism has once again unveiled a special summer offer to cement the city’s position as a true urban leisure destination

Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport

Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport - Switzerland’s Geneva Airport (GVA) was forced to suspend all landings on Friday afternoon, due to a massive fire at a nearby building. The fire broke out at a reception facility for asylum-seeke...

Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer

Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer - The Swiss region of Graubunden, is aiming to attract record numbers of GCC visitors this summer, with a focus on the great outdoors, health and wellness for the whole family. Graubunden’s...

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare - Today, Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now activated for sale on select Air Transat operated flights to/from ...

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking - With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight selection, they can further choose one of three options to fly CO2-neu...

Switzerland to lift COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers

Starting from May 2, all travellers, regardless of their country of origin, will be permitted restriction-free entry to Switzerland

What are Anne Hathaway and Roger Federer busy doing? Getting enamoured by Swiss nature

A short film, part of a worldwide campaign to promote the Grand Tour of Switzerland, now features Roger Federer and Anne Hathaway

Geneva Tourism launches ‘Choco Pass’

Europe’s leading city break destination, Geneva, has announced the launch of the Choco Pass, allowing visitors access to some of the city’s most sought-after chocolatiers

YOTEL announces newest property to open in Switzerland

YOTEL has announced the upcoming opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake in Q4 2022.

UAE visitors in Switzerland rise by 21%

UAE residents staying overnight in Switzerland have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures released by Switzerland Tourism

IATA’s new appointment to boost efficient global connectivity

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s senior vice president for commercial products and services

Switzerland gets direct flights from India from 10 January

SWISS will finally welcome passengers from India starting 10 January 2022, as India and Switzerland sign an air bubble agreement that allows their national carriers to operate flights between the two countries