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Switzerland Ramps Up India Travel Push With Jemimah Rodrigues and New Flights
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 10:34
Switzerland Ramps Up India Travel Push With Jemimah Rodrigues and New Flights
- •Switzerland Tourism has set a target of attracting 800,000 Indian visitors by the year 2030, bouncing back from recent dips caused by geopolitical conflicts and high airfares.
- •Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues was announced as the Friendship Ambassador for India in Bengaluru to attract younger tourists.
- •Indian travellers are emerging as high-value tourists, with overnight stays reaching 667,000 in 2024 and an impressive average daily expenditure of CHF 280.
- •Swiss International Air Lines is launching a new non-stop Bengaluru to Zurich service starting October 28, enhancing direct connectivity from southern India.
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Switzerland Tourism is targeting 800,000 Indian visitors by the year 2030 to bounce back from recent visitor dips caused by West Asia conflicts and soaring airfares.
Cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues was announced as Switzerland Tourism's Friendship Ambassador for India during an event in Bengaluru on October 15.
Swiss International Air Lines is launching a new non-stop Bengaluru to Zurich service starting October 28, operating five times a week to directly connect southern India to Europe and North America.
