The International Hotel Law Review | 2nd Edition

Introduction

While lodging nights in Switzerland have continuously increased in recent years, the overall number of hotels has slightly decreased. Nevertheless, the number of chain hotels has risen significantly in recent years. Swiss hotel chains contribute to about half of the growth of the chain hotel industry. In addition, foreign hotel operators already present in Switzerland have expanded and a number of foreign hotel brands have entered the Swiss market or have new hotel projects in their pipeline. Medical hotels represent a current trend and growth market in Switzerland. Hotel properties are the focus of real estate investors, which creates opportunities for hotel operators who expand or enter the Swiss market. Although the average room rates are higher than in the surrounding countries, hotel operators are challenged by relatively high costs, in particular for salaries and supplies.

New concepts such as Airbnb are expanding in Switzerland; the regulatory framework for such new concepts is relatively liberal in Switzerland, but nevertheless punctual legislative developments could be observed, mostly on a local level.

The 2^nd edition of the International Hotel Law Review was recently published by Law Business Research Ltd. and the chapter on Switzerland was written by Dr Sibylle Schnyder, Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law. The full article can be read here or downloaded below.

The International Hotel Law Review provides an incisive overview of the laws that are most relevant to the hotel sector in key jurisdictions worldwide, giving in-house counsel and private practitioners a panoramic view of the evolving landscape of this dynamic market. With a focus on recent developments, it also offers practical advice relating to risk areas and emerging trends.