The industry rode a wave this winter, as it managed to match the record figures of 2008/09. The coronavirus brought it all to an almost complete standstill. According to experts, the recovery will take a long time.


 

The industry rode a wave this winter, as it managed to match the record figures of 2008/09. The coronavirus brought it all to an almost complete standstill. According to experts, the recovery will take a long time.


 

The authorities extend the current measures by one week until Sunday, 26 April. Gradual easing is planned before the end of April. The Federal Council will present the concept for the gradual easing on 16 April.

The authorities extend the current measures by one week until Sunday, 26 April. Gradual easing is planned before the end of April. The Federal Council will present the concept for the gradual easing on 16 April.

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) is centralising its workshops in the premises of the Rütti Garage as from next autumn. Both parties describe this solution as a win-win situation.

Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) is centralising its workshops in the premises of the Rütti Garage as from next autumn. Both parties describe this solution as a win-win situation.

Covid-19 keeps the world in suspense and does not stop at the Swatch Major Gstaad. "Together with the International Volleyball Federation FIVB, we have decided to cancel the 5-star tournament in Gstaad from 7 to 12 July 2020," reads the official statement.

Covid-19 keeps the world in suspense and does not stop at the Swatch Major Gstaad. "Together with the International Volleyball Federation FIVB, we have decided to cancel the 5-star tournament in Gstaad from 7 to 12 July 2020," reads the official statement.

The measures taken by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) are almost paralysing the economy. Many industries are indirectly affected by the lockdown: taxi drivers, physiotherapists, dentists, suppliers to the catering industry, etc. So far, however, there is no ban on the construction sector ...

The measures taken by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) are almost paralysing the economy. Many industries are indirectly affected by the lockdown: taxi drivers, physiotherapists, dentists, suppliers to the catering industry, etc. So far, however, there is no ban on the construction sector ...

The Federal Council is considering support for self-employed people who are indirectly affected by the lockdown, such as taxi drivers, physiotherapists, etc.

The Federal Council is considering support for self-employed people who are indirectly affected by the lockdown, such as taxi drivers, physiotherapists, etc.

At present, many people avoid public transport and switch to private transport on two or four wheels. To ensure road safety, scooter and motorcycle, bicycle and car repair shops are still open. Sales activities are also generally permitted.

At present, many people avoid public transport and switch to private transport on two or four wheels. To ensure road safety, scooter and motorcycle, bicycle and car repair shops are still open. Sales activities are also generally permitted.

The Federal Council is determined to provide the economy, which is suffering as a result of the corona crisis, with liquidity. Bridging loans with no red tape and no interest are part of the measures. The banks play a central role in this.

The Federal Council is determined to provide the economy, which is suffering as a result of the corona crisis, with liquidity. Bridging loans with no red tape and no interest are part of the measures. The banks play a central role in this.

The Federal Council decided on 20 March to ban gatherings of more than five people under threat of fines. It also issued new directives for the construction industry and decided to allocate a further CHF 32 billion to support the economy.

 

The Federal Council decided on 20 March to ban gatherings of more than five people under threat of fines. It also issued new directives for the construction industry and decided to allocate a further CHF 32 billion to support the economy.

 

The two Valaisan airlines Air-Glaciers and Air Zermatt have decided to work closely together in future.

The two Valaisan airlines Air-Glaciers and Air Zermatt have decided to work closely together in future.

The regional currency Kranich will be officially launched on 21 March.

The regional currency Kranich will be officially launched on 21 March.

Peter and Hansruedi Kübli have been managing the Rütti garage for 43 years. Recently they informed that the gates gates will close in autumn. Due to the current lack of a contract and the expected high requirements of AMAG, a potential successor has withdrawn and no other solution has been ...

Peter and Hansruedi Kübli have been managing the Rütti garage for 43 years. Recently they informed that the gates gates will close in autumn. Due to the current lack of a contract and the expected high requirements of AMAG, a potential successor has withdrawn and no other solution has been ...

In Rolf von Siebenthal’s Fleischtrocknerei Saanenland GmbH up to 15 tonnes of fresh meat are processed annually. The business has now been awarded the Bernese Oberland 2019 Innovation Award in the category of Alpine Agriculture.

In Rolf von Siebenthal’s Fleischtrocknerei Saanenland GmbH up to 15 tonnes of fresh meat are processed annually. The business has now been awarded the Bernese Oberland 2019 Innovation Award in the category of Alpine Agriculture.

Matthias In-Albon and Daniel Koetser are listed amongst the 100 most important personalities in Swiss business by Bilanz magazine.

Matthias In-Albon and Daniel Koetser are listed amongst the 100 most important personalities in Swiss business by Bilanz magazine.

Pichler, the car dealer in Feutersoey, has a new owner. As of January, entrepreneur Beat Imwinkelried has been leading the exclusive dealership, which represents Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bugatti.

Pichler, the car dealer in Feutersoey, has a new owner. As of January, entrepreneur Beat Imwinkelried has been leading the exclusive dealership, which represents Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bugatti.

Despite a difficult start, the tourism industry made very good results over the holidays.

Despite a difficult start, the tourism industry made very good results over the holidays.

Although not all data has yet been evaluated, the 2019 summer season has gone very well.

Although not all data has yet been evaluated, the 2019 summer season has gone very well.

Marcus G. Lindner will only cook for one season in the Chesery. After the winter season, the restaurant will close. The future of the Chesery is still undecided.

Marcus G. Lindner will only cook for one season in the Chesery. After the winter season, the restaurant will close. The future of the Chesery is still undecided.

At the annual Reader’s Choice Awards Gstaad landed on first place in the category of Best Ski Resorts in Europe.

At the annual Reader’s Choice Awards Gstaad landed on first place in the category of Best Ski Resorts in Europe.

The Gstaad Palace, the Spitzhorn and the Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad are amongst the hotels of the region to receive kudos.

The Gstaad Palace, the Spitzhorn and the Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad are amongst the hotels of the region to receive kudos.