Swiss hotel sector saw small rise in overnight stays in July

Swiss hotel sector sees a slight increase in overnight stays in July — The uptick follows four consecutive months of decline.

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The Swiss hotel industry recorded a small increase in overnight stays in July mainly due to stronger domestic demand.

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August 17, 2026 – 16:50

The number of overnight stays rose by 0.3% compared with the same month last year, according to a preliminary estimate released on Monday by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). Overnight stays of domestic guests rose by 3.8%, while those of foreign guests fell by 2.6%.

The uptick follows four consecutive months of decline.

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