Geneva opens for business
Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As countries come out of lockdown and open their doors to UK visitors, Geneva has begun its return to ‘normal’ with the opening of hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and tourist attractions.
Voted by Forbes as the safest country in the world for Covid-19, UK travellers are free to travel to Switzerland through Geneva airport (one of only three Swiss airports open) without quarantine restrictions, although stringent hygiene and social distancing rules are in place to ensure the safety of nationals and visitors alike.
In a bid to kick-start the city’s tourism industry, Geneva Tourism has invested significantly into ‘Geneva Boxes’ giving visitors exciting city experiences and hotel packages with up to a 65% saving, from now until 31 December 2020. The ‘Geneva Boxes’ are a true reflection of the destination’s DNA and are divided into four main themes: the terroir, the art of living (culture, gastronomy and nature), international/ scientific Geneva and fine watchmaking. Available at three price points – discovery, premium and exclusive – the ‘Geneva Boxes’ ensure a tailor-made experience for every budget. All boxes include accommodation, public transport and an activity. Current packages available include:
Create your own watch (exclusive collection):
- 1 double room in a 5-star hotel for 1 night for 2 people with breakfast
- Making your own watch with a master watchmaker – activity for 2 people, making 1 watch
- Initium workshop for 2 people, lunch with the watchmaker included
- Free public transport (Geneva Transport Card)
Price for 2 people: £808 instead of £2,297 (65% saving)
Private boat trip (premium collection):
- 1 double room in a 3-star hotel for 1 night for 2 people with breakfast
- 2 hour private sailing trip with skipper
- Free public transport (Geneva Transport Card)
Price for 2 people: £264 instead of £498 (30% saving)
E-bike tour & wine tasting (discovery collection):
- 1 double room in a 2-star hotel for 1 night for 2 people with breakfast
- E-Bike rental and wine tasting for 2 people
- Free public transport (Geneva Transport Card)
Price for 2 people: £247 instead of £426 (42% saving)
For more information and details on additional Geneva Boxes available for sale please visit https://www.geneve.com/en/see-do/geneva-box/