English Corner While other markets are weakening, Thailand is booming among Swiss visitors. Gere Gretz, who has represented the Thai Tourist Board in Switzerland for 26 years, explains in an interview with Travelnews why Swiss travelers remain loyal to the country.

English Corner Forget the tourist traps. The real life of a city plays out far from the main stations, old towns, and must-see landmarks. It’s found where locals grab their morning coffee, where creatives run pop-ups and galleries, and where dinner might mean street food one night and Michelin stars the next.

English Corner Takeoff, cruising altitude, landing: Does the cockpit crew remain alert throughout, or are there breaks for rest? Travelnews explains.

English Corner Venice is extending its controversial entry fee for day visitors. In 2026, the charge will apply on 60 days, more than ever before. City officials say the move aims to better manage mass tourism, though critics question its effectiveness.

English Corner In August 2025, 13.3 percent fewer Swiss citizens traveled to the USA. The negative trend continues.

English Corner Gigantic hotel complexes with thousands of rooms, casinos, and shopping malls are setting new standards and appear like small cities under one roof. Travelnews presents the twelve largest hotels in the world – measured by the number of rooms.

English Corner The Bavarian Wiesn trinity of beer, pretzels, and brass music has long since traveled beyond Munich, drawing hundreds of thousands of people worldwide—each celebration infused with its own local flavor.

English Corner Nearly 30 hours in the air: China Eastern Airlines will introduce the world’s longest direct connection between Shanghai and Buenos Aires in December 2025.

English Corner The European Railway Station Index 2025 has revealed this year’s top performers, and Switzerland once again takes a leading role.

English Corner Airports are the bottleneck of every journey – and often the first mood killer. Travelnews asked Swiss travel professionals which airports spark the most frustration, and where check-in can still be a positive surprise.

English Corner After spending the summer months in the Alps, farmers drive their animals back down to the valley. The traditional cattle drives are an opportunity to experience local customs. We present eight particularly beautiful cattle drives.

English Corner The Competition Commission has approved Dertour's takeover of Hotelplan. Despite growing market power, it does not see any threat to competition in the Swiss travel market.

English Corner Despite wars, crises, and conflicts, Switzerland’s travel industry is showing remarkable resilience. While geopolitical tensions are increasing worldwide, Dertour, Globetrotter, Hotelplan, Travel Worldwide, and TUI are relying on professional crisis management, tight information chains, and flexible destination and route selection.

English Corner The Lufthansa Group is planning a major corporate restructuring. Its Frankfurt headquarters is expected to take on significantly more control in the future — including over Swiss, which is pushing back to maintain its independence.

English Corner Where does danger lurk in Europe? A new analysis reveals the cities where travelers should be especially cautious.