Family Convicted of Trafficking Women to Clean Luxury Ski Chalets in Gstaad, Switzerland A human trafficking scandal has rocked the ski resort of Gstaad, Switzerland, which has long been known as one of the most exclusive ski destinations in the world. For Americans, its status as a playground for the rich and famous was cemented in the 1983 film Trading Places, when Dan Aykroyd joked that his luxury watch he was trying to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2026 0 Comments
Europe’s Top 11 Most Beautiful Ski Hotels Europe is the cradle of Alpine chic with distinctive ski hotels and building styles vary strongly from region to region. While some villages are known for the century-old history and architecture, others embrace a more modern style, which often depends on the time resorts were founded. With the Alps spanning across a multitude of countries, unique styles have developed over […] Julia Schneemann | November 9, 2025 3 Comments
Four Seasons to Elevate Historic Park Gstaad Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, into World-Class Alpine Destination The iconic Park Gstaad Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, a hallmark of luxury and alpine heritage since 1910, is poised for a transformative chapter under the management of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Following a comprehensive renovation, the property is set to reopen as “The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel” in May 2026, solidifying Gstaad’s status as a premier destination […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2025 0 Comments
The World’s Top 5 Most Exclusive Ski Resorts Engel & Völkers, globally known as the real estate agent for the most prestige properties, released their ranking of the world’s most exclusive ski resorts based on price per square meter. Ski properties for High Net Worth Individuals (‘HNWI’) are a lifestyle investment and a wise long-term capital investment, as demand outstrips supply in these prime locations. The pandemic has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 21, 2022 1 Comment
Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World Engel & Völkers has released its new rankings of the world’s most expensive ski towns. The list is based on two factors: top prices per square meter for freehold apartments and the highest asking prices for private residences. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA What makes these places buyers’ top choices? Engel & Völkers says there […] Industry News Liam Abbott | October 10, 2022 1 Comment
Fire Engulfs Gondola Station At Summit of Glacier 3000, Switzerland Shocking pictures reach us from Switzerland, where on Monday, September 19, 2022, the summit station of the Glacier 3000 gondola burst into flames. Glacier 3000 is a ski resort in the Swiss canton of Vaud, about 20 minutes from Gstaad and 40 minutes from Montreux. The fire appears to have started on the fourth floor of the upstairs restaurant “Botta” of […] Fire Julia Schneemann | September 21, 2022 3 Comments
Construction Underway on Tunnel Through Mountain to Insane New Double Black Diamond Ski Run in Switzerland Have you ever seen a fantastic slope that was entirely inaccessible and thought longingly: “If only I could get there, that run looks sick?” Well, dream no more, because that’s exactly what the billionaire owners of Glacier 3000 in Switzerland were thinking. Unlike you and me, they had the resources to dig an 870ft (265m) tunnel from the main resort to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 26, 2022 2 Comments
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