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Swiss tourism decline recovery in September 2026
In August 2026, Switzerland experienced Following a 2.1 percent decrease period of decline earlier in 2026, the Swiss hotel overnight industry reported a recovery in September. Overnight stays increased by 5.9 percent compared to the same month in the previous year, totaling approximately 4.88 million stays. year. This decline affected growth was supported by both international and domestic and international travelers, with international stays falling domestic visitors rising by 2.6 5.0 percent and domestic stays international guests increasing by 1.5 6.7 percent. The reduction in international tourism is linked to conflicts Notably, demand from China saw a significant surge of 18.0 percent. Additionally, European markets, including Germany and the United Kingdom, both experienced growth of 7.8 percent. This upward trend follows several months of decline in the Middle East, Swiss hospitality sector, which have disrupted had previously been impacted by Middle East conflicts disrupting major aviation hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, thereby impacting flight paths to Switzerland. Significant drops in visitors were noted from India (23 percent), the Gulf States (16 percent), and China (approximately 7 percent). For the period between January and August 2026, total overnight stays reached 30.2 million, a 0.7 percent decrease from 2025. While foreign stays fell by 2.2 percent during these eight months, domestic tourism showed more resilience, increasing by 0.9 percent. hubs.