Lausanne, Switzerland Tourism embarked on a road- show earlier this week throughout the GCC, to promote tourism which aims to attract the GCC residents to Lausanne. Being one of the most visited cities in Europe, Lausanne is home to Lake Geneva, a picturesque magical stretch of water that has been the star attraction to the town.

Representatives of Lausanne Tourism met with over 900 travel specialists to discuss future plans on tour packages. The show commenced its trail from Ras Al Khaimah and later proceeded to neighbouring GCC countries which includes Oman and Kuwait, ending the road show at Saudi Arabia.

This promotional tour initiative shunned the spotlight on the latest tourist attractions in Lausanne offering activities for tourist of all age groups to indulge in. The newest hot spot this coming season is the Aquatis, a 3500 square meter freshwater Aquarium touted to be the biggest in Europe that has become a platform for environmental education and recreation, consisting of twenty different ecosystems and over ten thousand fish.

Another highlight of Lausanne is the iconic hotel, Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa, a five-star address of the city which consists of 196 rooms and suites that overlooks spectacular lake-front vistas of the Geneva Lake and the Vaud Alps. The rooms are spacious, elegantly designed and equipped with modern amenities, including a comfortable seating area, spa-inspired bathrooms and all other in-room, all-inclusive facilities. Most noteworthy, every nook and corner has been utilized to embody the larger-than-life Swiss experience. With only minutes away lies the world’s only Olympic Museum, which is dedicated to showcasing interactive exhibitions that presents the origin of Olympics, competition, medals and the spirit of the game.

In addition, the delegation from Lausanne Tourism used this platform to inform potential guests of a travel card which is given to individuals that check in any of the hotels in Lausanne to ensure them with free transportation on metro trains and buses. With lots of exciting new landmarks to visit, Lausanne travel card also offers special discount on shops, museums and other tourist attraction sites in town.

Known as the city of care, Lausanne healthcare and clinics are offering a range of medical assistance for families and residents of UAE and the GCC using innovative treatments and technology. Additionally, they have partnered with new medical associates Clinique Montchoisi and Clinique Matignon setting out to provide only the highest standard and quality for guest to experience.

Thriving for unique opportunities, Lausanne is a hub to some of the top private schools in Europe such as Collège Champittet & Brillantmont International School. Educational institutions that exceed in academic excellence and welcomes students from all around the world.

Manager of GCC markets at Lausanne Tourism, Walter Loser commented: “The road-show turnout was exceptional. We made agreements with the top main tour operators and travel agencies providing them with package deals to Lausanne, and hopefully this coming summer season, we look forward to increasing the figures of guests coming from the GCC countries visiting in Lausanne since Ramadan this year is earlier than anticipated.”