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Despite a late-season slowdown, the Swiss hotel industry experienced an exceptional winter, recording 18.7 million overnight stays between November and April, a 1.1% increase from the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Statistical Office.
A new study by Hotelleriesuisse reveals that nearly half of Swiss hotels are being affected by their rooms being sold at lower prices on platforms like Booking.com without their consent. The industry body warns this is creating a 'downward price spiral' and threatens hotels' control over their own distribution.
The Swiss hotel industry is reporting a 'clearly clouded' outlook for the upcoming summer season, with a wave of cancellations and fewer bookings linked to disruptions in international air travel caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
The Swiss hotel industry is on track for a record year, with the Federal Statistical Office reporting 25.08 million overnight stays during the summer season, the highest figure ever recorded for this period. Growth was driven by both domestic guests and a resurgence in European visitors.
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