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.

The latest agricultural report shows that consumers are looking for products of Swiss origin, especially animal products. Three quarters of the respondents prefer eggs from Switzerland and more than half of the respondents prefer meat and milk and dairy products from local sources.

The latest agricultural report shows that consumers are looking for products of Swiss origin, especially animal products. Three quarters of the respondents prefer eggs from Switzerland and more than half of the respondents prefer meat and milk and dairy products from local sources.

The onrush for the 24th Taster Camp was huge, but due to limited spaces, only 25 participants were able to travel to the Saanenland to gain a better understanding of the hotel and catering trade. 

The onrush for the 24th Taster Camp was huge, but due to limited spaces, only 25 participants were able to travel to the Saanenland to gain a better understanding of the hotel and catering trade. 

As a tourist destination, Gstaad has ended the summer with a healthy balance sheet. The number of overnight stays increased by 9.5 per cent and, over the summer, trips on the Rinderberg, Horneggli, Wispile and Videmanette cable cars increased by 22 per cent.

As a tourist destination, Gstaad has ended the summer with a healthy balance sheet. The number of overnight stays increased by 9.5 per cent and, over the summer, trips on the Rinderberg, Horneggli, Wispile and Videmanette cable cars increased by 22 per cent.

It was a day with much sunshine and nearly as much of a sense of poignancy, the MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway) presented the gauge changer for the meter gauge to switch to the standard gauge. This happened just as the work was taking place in Zweisimmen.

It was a day with much sunshine and nearly as much of a sense of poignancy, the MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway) presented the gauge changer for the meter gauge to switch to the standard gauge. This happened just as the work was taking place in Zweisimmen.

The Saanen Bank held its general assembly meeting last Friday. Following a very successful previous year, all the significant business figures have risen by a good three percent. In financial terms, the bank continues to be extremely solid. Also, a dozen employees received long service awards.

The Saanen Bank held its general assembly meeting last Friday. Following a very successful previous year, all the significant business figures have risen by a good three percent. In financial terms, the bank continues to be extremely solid. Also, a dozen employees received long service awards.

The Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) will be offering dynamic prices next winter, following a Swiss-wide trend.

The Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG (BDG) will be offering dynamic prices next winter, following a Swiss-wide trend.

No other areas within the Canton of Bern have as many organic farms as the Saanenland and Obersimmental regions and this success story continues to unfold. Every year, more farms convert to organic methods. Those in charge hope that the demand for organic produce will continue to be sustainable.

No other areas within the Canton of Bern have as many organic farms as the Saanenland and Obersimmental regions and this success story continues to unfold. Every year, more farms convert to organic methods. Those in charge hope that the demand for organic produce will continue to be sustainable.

Asic Robotics AG from Burgdorf has won the Espace Mittelland 2019 SVC Prize. The company specialises in robot systems for a wide variety of industries. Second place went to the four-star Romantik Hotel Hornberg in Saanenmöser-Gstaad.

Asic Robotics AG from Burgdorf has won the Espace Mittelland 2019 SVC Prize. The company specialises in robot systems for a wide variety of industries. Second place went to the four-star Romantik Hotel Hornberg in Saanenmöser-Gstaad.

The results of the biennial Swiss Meat Association’s (SFF) quality competition are in—Buure Metzg AG has won for every single one of their five products submitted.

The results of the biennial Swiss Meat Association’s (SFF) quality competition are in—Buure Metzg AG has won for every single one of their five products submitted.

For some time, rumours have been circulating around Hotel Solsana. Now, the hotel has announced it will shutter its doors at the end of the winter season 2017/2018. Until then, locals and guests can continue to enjoy the hotel and restaurant.

For some time, rumours have been circulating around Hotel Solsana. Now, the hotel has announced it will shutter its doors at the end of the winter season 2017/2018. Until then, locals and guests can continue to enjoy the hotel and restaurant.

There are big changes in management for several local luxury hotels. From new general managers to innovative executive chefs, a wealth of incoming talent is sure to raise the already lofty bar here even higher.

There are big changes in management for several local luxury hotels. From new general managers to innovative executive chefs, a wealth of incoming talent is sure to raise the already lofty bar here even higher.

According to the Swiss tourism publication Hotel Revue, there are changes in store for the Wellness & Spa-Hotel Ermitage. After just one year, Gregorio van Kuyk and Katja Gridling are leaving the Schönried hotel in the autumn. The couple took over 1 November, 2016, carrying on in former long-time ...

According to the Swiss tourism publication Hotel Revue, there are changes in store for the Wellness & Spa-Hotel Ermitage. After just one year, Gregorio van Kuyk and Katja Gridling are leaving the Schönried hotel in the autumn. The couple took over 1 November, 2016, carrying on in former long-time ...

With its luxury hotels and chic boutiques, the Saanenland is a world away from hunger and poverty. Yet a local business, Excel Security Solutions, are working with Heshima Foundation, which fosters the production of colourful handmade scarves by female refugees.

With its luxury hotels and chic boutiques, the Saanenland is a world away from hunger and poverty. Yet a local business, Excel Security Solutions, are working with Heshima Foundation, which fosters the production of colourful handmade scarves by female refugees.

Rebranded for the 2016/2017 winter season, Park Gstaad – formerly the Grand Hotel Park – reopened this season with a new name and an entirely new concept for its signature restaurant, now called Avenue Montagne.

Rebranded for the 2016/2017 winter season, Park Gstaad – formerly the Grand Hotel Park – reopened this season with a new name and an entirely new concept for its signature restaurant, now called Avenue Montagne.

After years of planning, Reto and Heidi Sigrist have finally made their dreams come true with the opening of Délice Café Chocolatier in Saanen.

After years of planning, Reto and Heidi Sigrist have finally made their dreams come true with the opening of Délice Café Chocolatier in Saanen.