The hotel of the future
The hotel industry is looking for new ideas. Some use the smartphone as a room key. Others rely on maximum personalization and virtual concierge services.
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News-EN – The exceptional service of a world-class hotel, in the privacy and personal surroundings of a beautifully designed apartment. Welcome to Le Bijou; welcome home.
New, different and special: a wedding with Le Bijou
Exciting, unforgettable, especially, it should be surprising. The own wedding. We all want individuality and uniqueness – the most beautiful day in life should also express this. Le Bijou creates tailor-made weddings in its luxury apartments in prime locations.
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Luxury apartment instead of hotel rooms: a danger for the Lucerne hotel industry?
Business travelers are increasingly staying in so-called business apartments in Lucerne. Critics fear that this trend generally leads to higher rental rates.
The perfect vacation according to every zodiac sign
At TripAdvisor Rentals, we’re all about offering our travelers the best accommodation possible during their trips. After all, a vacation rental provides extra living space, a full kitchen, and private outdoor areas with amenities like a BBQ grill, swimming pool, or hot tub.
Do short-term tenants promote a housing shortage?
A furnished apartment with pool and room service: Serviced Apartments are booming in Switzerland. This increases price pressure and housing shortages.
No new regulations for online accommodation services
On November 15th, 2017, the Swiss Federal Council took note of the report “Regulation in the accommodation industry”. It examined regulatory issues related to online accommodation services platforms. The federal laws basically cover the accommodation services on online platforms. Only with the tenancy law adjustments to the regulation on “Verordnung über die Miete und Pacht von Wohn- und Geschäftsräumen” (VMWG) are indicated.
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Life, love, work.
Le Bijou in “Meine Firma” – the SMB magazine of AXA Winterthur
Living and working together – for some a bad idea, for others a dream, for some couples a profit.
Le Bijou in "Meine Firma" - the SMB magazine of AXA Winterthur
Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Zurich startup Le Bijou wants to compete with luxury hotels – according to the Uber-principle
The start-up Le Bijou courts well-paying hotel guests. The luxury apartments are located in the heart of Zurich, offer a digital butler and cost far less than a classic luxury suite.
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Business apartments – a growing business
Around 1990, furnished apartments were rented for the first time in Zurich. In the meantime, various providers are on the market. Even hotels are increasingly interested in “long stay” customers.
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Real estate investment – which investment is really worth it
While property prices continue to rise, interest rates remain historically low. For many investors reason enough to invest their savings in “Betongold”. But the supposedly safe investment can certainly have its problems. Decisive for a sustainable return is a top location as well as a professional management of the property.
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