Hampton by Hilton Announces Dutch Debut with Double Opening
Award winning economy brand arrives at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Amsterdam/Arena Boulevard locations
AMSTERDAM - Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its first Hampton by Hilton in The Netherlands, with another to follow shortly.  Under franchise agreements with The Vincent Hotel Group, Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has begun welcoming guests, with Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam/Arena Boulevard due to open in mid-May adjacent to Amsterdam ArenA.  Both hotels collectively bring approximately 45 jobs to the Amsterdam area.
Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s economy brand, first entered Europe in 2009 and now has more than 60 hotels trading and under development.  With over 1,900 properties worldwide, Hampton’s successful formula has seen it selected as the number-one franchise inEntrepreneur magazine’s Annual Franchise 500 for the third consecutive year in 2012, and is the only hotel brand to ever be named as the number-one franchise on this list.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe and Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, “The introduction of Hampton by Hilton sees us bringing a fifth brand to the Netherlands, a huge success for our multi brand proposition in the country. Â This is an economy hotel brand with a proven track record as a leader in its field and we’re confident these latest properties at the airport and arena will be hugely popular.”
Both hotels will offer the full range of Hampton by Hilton signature features, including complimentary internet access, hot breakfast included in the room rate, round the clock snacks as well as 24-hour business and fitness centres. Guest rooms will be equipped with the Clean and Fresh Hampton BedTM, contemporary bathrooms, 32-inch TVs and secure safes as standard. Every stay is underpinned by Hampton’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – whereby if a guest is not satisfied with their stay, they do not have to pay.
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol opens as a 181 guest room hotel following the conversion of an existing office building, benefiting from its own car park and being only one train stop to the airport. Â Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam/Arena Boulevard is a 254 guest room hotel immediately adjacent to Amsterdam ArenA, with the Heineken Music Hall, Ziggo Dome indoor event/concert centre, a 14 screen cinema and large shopping centre also close by. Â The hotel is linked to the city centre by direct train to Centraal Station via the Bijlmer Arena station.
Mark Nogal, regional head, focussed service brand management, EMEA, said, “We’re delighted that Hampton by Hilton will be entering its fifth European country, following the recent opening of our first Hilton Garden Inn in the Netherlands in Leiden. Â Hampton by Hilton properties are designed to cater to the busy modern travellers’ every need, providing affordable prices as well as quality accommodation.”
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United Airlines Welcomes Back Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Unitedâs Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight Â
CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 â United Airlines welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airlineâs hub in Houston. Unitedâs Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago OâHare marked the return of regular service using the worldâs most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes.
âThe 787 offers an unmatched travel experience for our customers and co-workers, and we are thrilled to be flying it again,â said Jeff Smisek, Unitedâs chairman, president and chief executive officer. âThis is an exciting time at United. Our investment in the Dreamliner is just one more example of our commitment to delivering the best product, route network and customer service in the industry.â
United will operate additional Dreamliner flights on routes from Houston to other domestic hubs this week, and the airline will launch international 787 service on the much-anticipated Denver-Tokyo route on June 10. This summer United also plans to inaugurate 787 service on existing routes including Houston-London, Los Angeles-Tokyo, Los Angeles-Shanghai and Houston-Lagos.
The airline expects to take delivery of two more Dreamliners from Boeing in the second half of 2013.Â
Mainport – a new beacon on Rotterdam’s Skyline
Berlin, May 22, 2013 â On May 13, Rotterdamâs modern harbor skyline became even richer by the opening of new Design Hotels⢠member, Mainport. The hotel, designed by MAS architectuur is characterized by a futuristic façade of black glass and aluminum. The hotel stands proud in the central district of Leuvehaven and reflects Rotterdamâs unique architectural aesthetic. Just as Rotterdam is a symbiosis of international influences and Dutch tradition, Mainportâs overall concept entwines the best cuisine, spa traditions and design from around the world, while placing an importance on Rotterdam as the hotelâs âmain portâ. Wellness is a recurring theme throughout the hotel. This is demonstrated not only by extensive spa facilities but the hotelâs overall holistic concept.
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Futuristic Architecture and Internationally Rich Interior
Architecturally speaking, Mainportâs step-like facade and huge sweeping windows blend harmoniously with the hotelâs modern surroundings. Architect At Tunâs employment of floor to ceiling glass on both sides of the building creates a feeling not only of industrial grandeur and a connection to the harbor but also a sense of transparency. In light of owner Karin Geurtsâ vision for a hotel which functions as a landing place for travelers and locals alike, this light open-plan design warrants neighborhood integration through its inviting atmosphere.
Wellness and light in 215 Rooms
Mainportâs 215 rooms have been split into five categories: City XL, Corner, Waterfront Sauna, Waterfront Spa and the Spa Suite. Each room reflects the hotelâs dedication to wellness by providing an in-room spa equipped with walk-in showers, anti-fog mirrors and a whirlpool. The Waterfront Spa category and the Spa Suite even have a private Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and a mirror integrated TV.
The interiors of the hotel, designed by Feran Thomassen have been inspired by many different continents. Luxurious marble bathrooms, impressive fireplaces and panoramic windows, offering views of Rotterdamâs highlights, exude grandeur. Light grey curtains, anthracite desks and dark timber flooring accessorize an elegant environment.
Dining in Down Under
In keeping with Mainportâs international influences, the hotel restaurant Down Under and bar on the Rocks are a homage to Australia, in particular Sydney. Located at water level, the restaurant headed up by chef Sander Jongenotter focuses on exceptional Australian-Asian cuisine.
Orient meets Occident in Spa Heaven
In-room spas may be the ultimate luxury but Mainportâs eighth floor spa takes wellness to a whole new level. Here, a Finnish panorama sauna, a Turkish steam room, hamam, two treatment rooms and an extensive relaxation room awaits.
The Neighborhood Experts
Those staying at Mainport can look forward to experiencing a side to Rotterdam usually reserved for the cityâs residents. Staff membersâ in-the-know knowledge and unique recommendations mean guests can explore the city as a local. Neighborhood integration is further encouraged by owner Karin Geurts who wants to establish the hotel as a meeting place for locals in the city.
The Location
Mainport is located in the area of Leuvehaven next to the historic Maritime Museum and the asymmetric Erasmus Bridge. The inner harbor of Rotterdam provides a beautiful skyline view which connects the center with the southern part of the city and the newly built, futuristic waterfront.
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Accor reaches a new milestone with 2,000 hotels offering Meetings & Events facilities
Accorâs network of hotels with meeting capacities is growing fast, supported by the Groupâs strong expansion. Accor unveiled today, during the annual IMEX Frankfurt tradeshow, its new milestone of a network of 2,000 Meetings & Events hotels. With a secured pipeline of 250 hotels to open in the 2 coming years, Accor should offer meeting facilities to business clients and meeting planners in 2,250 hotels by 2015.
The Group has more than 10,400 meeting rooms, in 90 countries, in key business hubs, city centers, airports & incentive destinations. Recent openings of hotels with meeting capacities include Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche in Abu Dhabi, Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre, Pullman London St Pancras, Pullman Jakarta Central Park, MGallery Carlton Lyon, Novotel Sofia, Novotel Moscow City or Mercure Rosa Khutor Hotel in Sochi.
âWith 2,000 Meetings venues, on all segments from economy to luxury, we have designed a comprehensive offer and strong expertise for meeting planners, adapted to every meeting objective and profile of participants,â explains Carlo Olejniczak, Senior Vice President Global Sales.âIn each of our hotels, a team of professionals (events managers, banqueting and F&B specialists, chefs, audiovisual & IT experts…) is dedicated to our business clients. Their unique know-how is key to organize all types of events – from small meetings or incentives to large conventions, with a customized service approachâ, he adds.
Accor is the leader on the Meetings & Events market in the Europe, Middle East and Africa zone, with 1,400 hotels offering Meetings & Events capacities and 7,000 meeting rooms. More than 180,000 events were organized last year.
The groupâs future openings of meeting facilities will be mainly located in high growth markets: 64% in Asia Pacific, 11% in Latin America and 6% in Africa Middle East. Key flagships to open include: Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Sofitel So Singapore, Pullman Saigon Centre, Pullman Brussels Midi and Novotel Moscow City.
Accorâs brands have more developed specific Meeting & Events solutions, with different approaches:
Sofitel, Accorâs luxury brand, has developed Sofitel InspiredMeetings. Clients can organize their events and meetings with experts to create cousu main events and make those unique and personalized, with exclusive incentive events.Pullman, Accorâs upscale brand for cosmopolitan travelers, is the specialist of medium-to-large meetings, seminars and conventions. With its Co-Meeting, Pullman hotels offer modular, contemporary meeting rooms, with the requisite technology and include innovative services such as relaxing and entertaining breaks.
Novotel, Accorâs midscale standardized brand, is the meeting expert. Meeting@Novotel offers easy solutions in all Novotel hotels for small and medium-sized meetings. The meeting rooms break the usual codes of meetings by combining efficiency and comfort through room modularity, ergonomic furniture, techno and green markers.
Mercure, Accorâs midscale non-standardized brand, combines the strength of an international network with local experience. Mercure offers its business clients locally inspired meetings with meeting rooms in 90% of its hotels.
Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 92 countries with more than 3,500 hotels and 450,000 rooms. Accor’s broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget and hotelF1 – provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With more than 160,000 employees in Accor brand hotels worldwide, the Group offers its clients and partners 45 years of know-how and expertise.
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SwissĂ´tel Hotels & Resorts continues expansion in China with a new hotel in Xi’An
ZURICH, May 2013 â SwissĂ´tel Hotels & Resorts has signed a new management contract with Shaanxi Puyu Industrial Co., Ltd for a 350 room hotel in Xiâan. Scheduled for completion in 2016, SwissĂ´tel Xiâan will be nestled in the core business area in the Xiâan National Civil Aerospace Industrial Base within proximity to two Metro lines.
Xiâan, the capital of Shaanxi Province, boasts of a rich and colorful past. With a history of over 3,000 years, it is regarded as one of the four greatest cities of ancient civilizations, along with Athens, Cairo and Rome. As a result of the large number of historical sites, including the most famous Terracotta Army, tourism is a key component of the cityâs economy and an efficient transport system is in place. The Xiâan Xianyang International Airport is the largest airport in Northwest China and a six-line Metro system is under construction.
SwissĂ´tel Xiâan will be located in the heart of phase one of Chinaâs second national civil aerospace industrial base. The base is under construction and will be completed by 2016, expecting to attract over 300,000 residences and over 30 medium to large scale enterprises. 5 km away, the Qujiang New District is an important cultural and residential hub, also housing the Xiâan Qujiang International Conference & Exhibition Centre. SwissĂ´tel Xiâan will offer 350 guest rooms and suites, varying in size of approximately 40m2 to 50m2, four restaurants, function and banqueting space and recreational facilities including a PĂźrovel Spa.
Xiâan has the potential to develop into a top business and leisure hub. âWe are pleased with  this successful start to our partnership with SwissĂ´tel Hotels & Resorts which has an excellent track record internationally. Working together with our experienced expertise will place us in a position to successfully capture the development opportunities in the new era,â said Mr. Song Zhong Ming, deputy GM of Shaanxi Puyu Industrial Co., Ltd.
âThis is a welcome addition to our current portfolio in China, and will complement our upcoming projects in Chengdu, Changsha and Sanya. Xiâan is a strategic step in our plans and put us on track with our goals to expand in emerging markets. This partnership with Shaanxi Puyu Industrial Co., Ltd is timely and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship,â said Meinhard Huck, President of SwissĂ´tel Hotels & Resorts.
Japanâs tourism industry to recover after tsunami and nuclear crisis
Japanâs tourism industry took a sharp downturn in the aftermath of the tsunami and nuclear crisis that hit the country in 2011. A new report from Timetric suggests a solid recovery for the countryâs tourism industry although fears of natural disasters and the strong yen could limit the expansion.
Over the past few years, Japanâs tourism industry has faced numerous challenges. In March 2011 Japanâs tourism industry took its steepest downturn to date when the earthquake, subsequent tsunami and nuclear crisis hit the country. The earthquake and tsunami caused severe damage to the transportation network, including road, rail and air transport infrastructure, disrupting services at several locations. With the cancellation of more than 560,000 room bookings in the month after the earthquake, the Japanese hotel, travel and tourism industry took a major hit. The strengthening of the Japanese yen, combined with concerns over the nuclear disaster, further reduced international travel to Japan.
Strong recovery towards 2017
New research from Timetric suggests a strong rebound, with international arrivals growing by 34.6% reaching 8.4 million at the end of 2012. By 2017 inbound tourist arrivals are expected to reach 11.0 million, expanding at a CAGR of 5.7%. The key drivers for this growth will be improved economic conditions and the governmentâs efforts to promote Japan as an attractive tourist destination. The volume of domestic tourists is also expected to grow, increasing at a CAGR of 1.68% reaching 330.9 million by 2017. Outbound tourism is expected to grow from 18.5 million outbound departures in 2012 to 21.9 million in 2017, rising at a CAGR of 3.77%
Fears of natural disasters and the strong yen could limit growth
Japan is situated on the intersection of various continental and oceanic plates causing risk of earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons. Negative travel advice, due to the risk of natural disasters, issued by the travel boards of several countries to their residents, could potentially damage the attractiveness of the country as a tourist destination. Furthermore, the rising value of the Japanese yen is a concern for the Japanese travel and tourism industry. The strong yen makes Japan an expensive destination for inbound tourists, and it also means that many Japanese people can afford to holiday abroad, making outbound travel more attractive than domestic travel.
The Timetric report; âTravel and Tourism in Japan to 2017 â Post Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis, Tourism Sector to Witness Steady Growthâ was published on the 30th April 2013.
Corinthia Hotel Budapest celebrates its tenth anniversary in style
At the top table – from left: Mrs. Scicluna, Minister Karmenu Vella, Chairman Alfred Pisani, Dep. Mayor Balazs Szeneczey, Mrs. Szeneczey, Ambassador Colin Scicluna / Photo from Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels marked the 10th anniversary since the reopening of its Corinthia Hotel Budapest in Hungary with a gala dinner hosted by Corinthia Group Chairman and Founder Alfred Pisani in the hotelâs magnificent ballroom. Guests of honor for the evening were the deputy mayor of Budapest Balazs Szeneczey and Maltaâs minister for tourism Karmenu Vella. Also present was Maltaâs ambassador to Austria Colin Scicluna. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the hotel also inaugurated a permanent exhibition in the hotelâs grand lobby, featuring key elements from the hotelâs 113-year-old history.
Welcoming his distinguished guests Chairman Alfred Pisani said: âI speak with a sense of awe at the history of this wonderful property. It is a landmark with deep roots in this city and I am pleased that Corinthia managed to breathe a soul back into it.â
The hotel originally opened as the âGrand Hotel Royalâ in 1896 to commemorate the Hungarian Millennium. The legendary building has had a chequered history, culminating in a superb renovation and restoration project conducted by Corinthia Hotels ten years ago.
Launching the exhibition, Hotel General Manager Thomas M. Fischer said: âThis exhibition is a suitable memorial to the unique buildingâs multi-faceted history. It offers an interesting insight not only for our hotel guests, but for all the people of Budapest, who continue to be inspired by this grand building and who are undoubtedly pleased that it has been restored to its former glory by Corinthia.â
The permanent exhibition was compiled by the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism, partly through its own resources, as also from other documents and artefacts donated by former and current employees of the hotel, and which can now be admired by the hotelâs guests, as also the general public.
A route around Chopin’s Majorca
In winter 1838-1839, the composer FrĂŠdĂŠric Chopin, and his partner back then, the writer George Sand, and her two small children, settled temporarily on the island of Majorca (Balearic Islands). They settled in Cartuja de Valldemossa, an old palace and later on a monastery situated in a paradisiacal and romantic place, where Chopin composed some of his most acclaimed pieces for piano.
On 8 November 1838 they moved to Palma, the capital of the island of Mallorca. They stayed in the city for a few weeks, while Chopin waited for a Pleyel piano to arrive. On 15 December they moved into Cartuja de Valldemossa, where they lived until 13 February 1839. George Sand wrote a travel log during this time, which she called “A winter in Majorca”.
Bellver Castle The royal residence of Jaime II.
About 12 kilometres away we find the town of DeiĂ . The journey there affords delightful views. The panoramic view of the Mediterranean and the cliffs is perfect from Son Marroig, the old residence of the Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria, which is a museum today. Another famous writer also lived in DeiĂ : Robert Graves, author of “I, Claudius“. His old residence, turned into ahouse-museum, can be visited. DeiĂ also holds its International Classical Music Festival every year.
In SĂłller we’ll visit the Church of Sant Bartolomeu (16th-18th century), renovated by the Modernist architect Joan RubiĂł i Bellver. The city has other Modernist buildings and the convents of Sant Francesc (17th century) and Santa Catalina (16th century).
Appetite for tourism is expected to remain through 2013
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is delighted to announce that the first quarterly report on European Tourism in 2013 – Trends & Prospects has just been published. International arrivals and nights to Europe for the first months of 2013 point to a slower, but continued growth for most of the reporting destinations. As 2012 was a strong year for tourism, Europeâs modest upward trend confirms the health of its tourism sector against overall economic turmoil.
The modest upward trend in individual destinations is reinforced by key indicators from the aviation and accommodation industries. Air transport statistics indicate that tourism demand remains robust from long-haul markets, with travel on European routes growing at a slightly faster rate moving into 2013. Occupancy in European hotels has also been higher than a year earlier, with growth apparent in all sub-regions.
For the remaining months of 2013, European destinationsâ performance will largely depend on the economic performance of intra-European markets. The multi-speed economic recovery in Europe may exacerbate recent changes in travel patterns. Travel from some large Southern and Western European markets (e.g. Italy, Spain and the Netherlands) slowed down during the first months of 2013. As further low cost options are sought, demand for domestic travel in these markets may rise at the expense of international travel. On the other end, emerging markets will continue to grow in relative importance, with Russia being on the front line. Some developed markets that performed weakly in recent years may also gain importance as they release pent-up demand (e.g. France and UK).
The most attractive prospects for Europe come from long-haul markets
The European Travel Commission expects that long-haul markets will initially drive growth in 2013. Key indicators suggest further growth in travel from the US, where consumer spending has remained remarkably strong despite the threat of imminent spending cuts. Japanâs economic outlook also seems more positive, bolstered by monetary stimulus and record monetary easing. On the downside, a fall in the yen may hamper international travel.
Among the rapidly emerging markets, Chinese tourism is expected to continue soaring in most European destinations, though moving from a low base. Indian tourism demand has remained weaker compared to China in early 2013, but overall continued growth in demand is expected for this year.
European tourism growth shines light amid economic gloom
Considering the industries evident strength in 2012 while facing economic headwinds, tourism has the potential to play a key role as a tool for economic development and job creation; in Europe and worldwide. ďŽâIn the immediate future, marketing and promoting Europe in overseas destinations will facilitate the rising demand for international travel, however, easing visa requirements and reducing taxation would help the industry contribute even more to broader economic development in the medium termâ, said Mr Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of the European Travel Commission. Growth-supporting actions should be taken to maximise tourism contribution to weak economies, especially in Europeâs peripheral areas.
The full report can be downloaded from ETCâs corporate website under the following link:Â http://www.etc-corporate.org/reports/tourism-trends.
The first automobile museum in Croatia
Attractive posters featuring classic cars and the title âRun people, a car is comingâ, which can be seen across Zagreb since the beginning of the year, are an invitation to the cityâs newest museum â the first automobile museum in Croatia, which features more than 50 classic cars and motorcycles on 1500 square metres of exhibition space.
The museum was named ‘Ferdinand Budicki’, after the man who brought the first car to Croatia in 1901. It is located within the onetime Pluto factory at 48 Knez Ljudevit Posavski Street. Although the museum will not be officially opened until June this year, all of the vehicles from its holdings will be presented to the public at Zagrebâs squares.
Aficionados of classic cars in Zagreb will finally have a place where they can view numerous legendary old-timers.
Attractive exhibits include a Ford Model T, numerous old Mercedes, and the locally popular classics such as the Zastava FiÄo, Citroens DS and 2CV, VW Beetles, etc., while a special part of the museum will be dedicated to the collection of legendary Vespas.
Apart from the 1922 Ford Model T, the Ferdinand Budicki museum will feature many other valuable vehicles including Mini Morris, Zastava 750, Velorex Oskar, Triumph Spitfire, Panhard, Porsche 911, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Peugeot 404, Opel Olympia Rekord, DKW roadster F-12, Mazda, Messerschmitt, DKW 1000s, Citroen SM, Mercedes, Nash Standard six, Opel Olympia convertible, Fiat 1100, Ford, Talbot Matra Murena, Tatra, Formula 3 Renault, Jeep Willys, Fiat 500, Citroen DS, Citroen 2CV, Citroen AMI 6, Volkswagen van T1, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Kubelwagen…
Motorcycle aficionados, on the other hand, will have the opportunity to view models of old Tomos, Yamaha, Vespa, Prima, Solex, several BMWâs â including a BMW R25 with a Steib sidecar, JAP-B4, Puch 200, DKW 125 and several TMZs built at the Zagreb Motorcycle factory.
The initial presentation of the museum is the first step towards realizing this automotive dream and, according to its founders, after the official opening the museum will also exhibit car related photographs, organize mechanics workshops, film projections and other events regarding the long history of traffic and car culture in Croatia.
Van Gogh Museum reopening: 8 years of research, and a ‘Sunflowers’ reunion
1 May 2013 – 12 January 2014
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Marking the museum’s 40th anniversary and its long-awaited reopening,Van Gogh at work presents the discoveries of an 8-year research programme. Through paint samples, microscopes and X-ray photographs, the exhibition delivers new insights on how Van Gogh learned his craft, from his first experimental drawings to his famous later paintings.
Van Gogh at work gathers more than 200 paintings and is highlighted by a series of iconic works reunited and hung side by side, including the twoSunflowers from the Van Gogh Museum and London’s National Gallery.
In tracing the remarkable development demonstrated by Van Gogh over a period of just ten years, Van Gogh at work offers a fresh opportunity to understand the birth of a new vision in art.
Typical wine from Switzerland
Over 200 types of vine are grown in Switzerland and of these no fewer than 40 are ancient, indigenous rarities, which are found barely anywhere else in the world. Anyone who wishes to enjoy these fine wines cannot avoid visiting Switzerland as only 1 â 2% of Swiss wines are exported. Small vineyards and steep hillside locations complicate and limit production. Therefore the focus is on quality rather than quantity â a fact born out by a variety of awards.
Over 200 types of vine are grown in Switzerland and of these no fewer than 40 are ancient, indigenous rarities, which are found barely anywhere else in the world. Anyone who wishes to enjoy these fine wines cannot avoid visiting Switzerland as only 1 â 2% of Swiss wines are exported. Small vineyards and steep hillside locations complicate and limit production. Therefore the focus is on quality rather than quantity â a fact born out by a variety of awards.
German-speaking Switzerland
The wines of German-speaking Switzerland on a small scale distinguish themselves in the same way as Swiss wines do in general: the prevailing soil types (in the Jura Arch chalky, in the Mittelland predominantly rich in molasses and slate, in the BĂźndner Herrschaft scree) produce wines ofexceptional variety. Pinot Noir (= Blauburgunder) and Riesling-Silvaner (also known as MĂźller-Thurgau) are the main â but by no means the only â varieties produced in German-speaking Switzerland. Räuschling (Zurich), Completer (Grisons), both of which are autochtonous specialities, as well as internationally known varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon blanc and a good ten more varieties are vinified for wine lovers which is why connoisseurs associate the following expression with German-speaking Switzerland: great things come in small packages.
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