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Canton of Zurich
Business travellers seeking value for money
Most of Swiss Star’s clients are business travellers looking
for value for money, Albert Blättler explains. He says,
“Now that we offer three-bedroom apartments, executives
can bring their whole family with them, whether
they plan to stay for a couple of months or a couple of
years.” Most of the company’s clients are from Europe,
mainly Germany, France, and the UK.
Swiss Star also has a number of corporate clients. As
Albert Blättler points out, “Right now companies are
looking carefully into their budgets and avoiding
five-star hotels for their travelling executives. We have
nice apartments, with modern furnishings and all kinds
of services, including mail delivery to the guest’s door.”
leisure travel sector as well as continuing to serve
business travellers.
Describing the Swiss Star difference, Albert Blättler
says, “What sets us apart is that we really concentrate
on making our guests feel at home. We stock the refrigerator
before a guest arrives and make sure that everything
is working, from the Internet to all the appliances.
For the price of a hotel room, our clients can have a
spacious, well-equipped apartment with a personal
touch.” In addition to its personalised services, Swiss
Star prides itself on its flexibility, focus on maintaining
its apartments and furnishings in tip top shape, and
perks like free Internet connections.
The Zurich area is an ideal choice for both business and
leisure visitors and all parts of the metropolitan area are
served by high quality mass transit systems, making every
Swiss Star apartment within easy access of the city’s top
business districts and tourist sites. Albert Blättler says,
“You can reach a lot of things in Zurich in only five to 10
minutes, and the airport has connections all over Europe.
When you come to Zurich, Swiss Star is ready to be your
home away from home.”
Impressive 85% occupancy rate year round
Swiss Star has achieved an enviable 85% occupancy
rate year round with an even higher rate in summer.
The global crisis has not had any negative effect on the
company, no doubt thanks to its value-added offering.
Now Albert Blättler plans to expand more into the
Obstgartenstrasse 24
8302 Kloten
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)43 255 57 57
Fax: +41 (0)43 255 57 58
www.apartments-swiss-star.ch
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