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Switzerland expects 50% growth in Indian visitors in 5 years

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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Switzerland slams tourists as ‘influencers taking selfies’ cause chaos

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...