I’m suddenly awash in invitations and news about new, newly improved and improving hotels and restaurants in Switzerland – and this at a time when everyone has been worrying about tourism and the high Swiss franc. Clearly, some of us are expected to keep traveling and eating and spending our money, so some of us […]
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Geneva, Vaud consider laws requiring local wine
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Canton Geneva is toying with the idea of requiring restaurants to serve at least one local wine, ditto for canton Vaud. The local wine rule is being considered as part of revisions of ordinances covering the bar and restaurant industry. The proposed new legislation for Geneva moved out of committee and on […]
Geneva Marathon runners get tap, not bottled water
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – More than 10,000 runners are registered for the Geneva Marathon for Unicef, three weeks before the 3-4 May event. And this year they’ll find there’s a difference: their all-critical water supply won’t come from plastic bottles but from mains water. The SIG, which supplies Geneva’s water, has been on a campaign to […]
CGN Lake Geneva boat company creates 4 brands for birthday
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – The heavy anchor is gone and one that is closer to a smiley face is being sported as part of the new CGN logo that accompanies four clearly delineated new brands and a smartphone app. The new look, business lineup, app and customer service are part of the 140th anniversary celebrations organized […]
Lausanne featured city in Swiss Week of Taste; Geneva also celebrates
GENEVA and LAUSANNE SWITZERLAND – Beautiful Lausanne is the featured city for the 2012 Swiss week of taste which began on 13 September. Known in French as La Semaine du Gout, the event is a 10-day celebration of local and Swiss produce and products. Lausanne, as featured city, is hosting several events for foodies and […]