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Swiss tourist at Algeria cafe killed in knife attack in front of her children
A Swiss tourist was murdered in Algeria this month when a knife-wielding man attacked her at a cafe in front of her children, slitting her throat while shouting “Allahu akbar”, media reported. The attack took place in Djanet in southeastern Algeria on October 11, but was first reported this week by the French newspaper Liberation....
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How Switzerland is training up the next generation of luxury hoteliers
Switzerland has made a name – and business – for itself training up the next generation of hoteliers. Nestled in the hills above the city of Lausanne, the école hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is one of the schools doing just that. ADVERTISEMENT The stakes are high in a Michelin-starred restaurant – and they are even...
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Switzerland touts winter wonders to Indian travellers to reduce summer rush | Mint
Mumbai: Switzerland Tourism is stepping up efforts to position the country as a year-round destination for Indian travellers, part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting visitor numbers during off-peak seasons and promoting more sustainable tourism practices. Traditionally known as a summer destination, Switzerland is now emphasising its autumn and winter attractions to create a...
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Switzerland expects 50% growth in Indian visitors in 5 years
Switzerland Tourism is expecting 50 per cent growth in overnight stays by Indian visitors in five years, on the back of increased connectivity and new attractions. While tourist arrivals from India have yet to recover to 2019 level, spending by Indians is higher than pre-pandemic years. This is partly fuelled by inflation and also increased preference...
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Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country’s biodiversity
Switzerland, known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the world’s richest countries whose plant and animal life is under the greatest threat. Environmentalists were seeking better protections for the country’s biodiversity in a nationwide vote that culminated on Sunday. Final official results showed more than 63 per cent of...
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Switzerland Tourism appoints Christian Schoch as Director India – India’s Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor
Switzerland Tourism welcomes Christian Schoch as the new Director for India. Hailing from Eastern Switzerland, Schoch stepped into this role in April, bringing with him a wealth of experience in tourism and marketing. After beginning his career in the financial sector, Schoch transitioned to tourism, where he gained expertise in the aviation industry and...
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Switzerland slams tourists as ‘influencers taking selfies’ cause chaos
Switzerland has become the latest country to hit back at tourists in a bid to protect their rare flowers from being trampled on. Locals have complained of tourists trampling rare alpine plants – such as the edelweiss – in their rush to take selfies in front of the iconic Matterhorn peak. Instagram influencers are particularly...
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Switzerland restricts tourist access to Lake Oeschinen: What you need to know about visitor safety in the Alps? – Travel And Tour World
Home » SWITZERLAND TRAVEL NEWS » Switzerland restricts tourist access to Lake Oeschinen: What you need to know about visitor safety in the Alps? Friday, July 26, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Switzerland has announced restrictions on tourist access to one of its most iconic lakes in the Alps, Lake Oeschinen. The government has taken...
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Switzerland Today
Ageism, mental fitness and polarisation: how Switzerland sees the US presidential race When he first became senator in 1972, at the age of 30, Joe Biden was one of the youngest to hold that position in the United States. Over 50 years later, the president pulled out of the presidential race amidst widespread criticism...
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Tourism spending in Switzerland hit record levels in 2023
Switzerland brought in an unprecedented amount of tourism revenue last year. Keystone/Urs Flueeler Revenue from foreign guests in Switzerland rose again last year. The Swiss also spent more money travelling abroad. In both cases, previous records from the pre-Covid period were surpassed. This content was published on June 28, 2024 – 13:45 Do you want...
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How Belize Is Surging The Travel Industry With New Visa-Free Entry Policy For 87 Countries, Including Schengen Nations, Switzerland And UK? – Travel And Tour World
Home » NEWS UPDATES » How Belize Is Surging The Travel Industry With New Visa-Free Entry Policy For 87 Countries, Including Schengen Nations, Switzerland And UK? Friday, June 28, 2024 Reading Time: 7 minutes Entering Belize is significantly easier for nationals from numerous countries, as they can do so without the need for a visa....
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