Swiss Tourism’s Long Decline: Can the Alpine Giant Regain Its Global Standing? – By Dr. Thomas Davoine

Compared to other countries, Switzerland has steadily become less popular as a vacation destination, which raises important questions about the factors shaping international tourism flows. This article examines the role of demographic change, particularly ageing populations, in influencing destination rankings and considers what these trends may imply for the future of Swiss tourism.

HVS Report – Navigating the Longer Road Back: The Recovery of Manhattan’s Hotel Market – By Roland DeMilleret and Patricia Shih

The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our current demand forecast shows a full recovery beyond 2019 levels by 2027/28.