Travel & Tourism
SMI holds steady; UBS, Givaudan in demand; Semiconductor stocks rise; Nestlé underperforms
Swiss stock market shows slight gains; UBS and Givaudan see increased interest; semiconductor stocks rise; Nestlé underperforms; new ratings and price targets for Swiss stocks
Switzerland ranks 9th in WEF's Travel & Tourism Development Index
The index evaluates the conditions for sustainable and resilient tourism development, not tourism popularity. Japan leads the ranking, followed by the USA and Spain.
Swiss changes in September: Gotthard tunnel closures, dog bans and wage hikes
Switzerland implements new regulations including Gotthard tunnel night closures, a dog ban in Schwyz offices, Basel-Stadt wage increases, and revised federal prosecutorial rules. Ebookers halts Swiss bookings.
JetBlue to open second BlueHouse lounge in Boston next week
New 12,000 sq ft BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan International Airport opens Thursday, expanding JetBlue's premium airport hospitality. Complimentary access expands to Mint and Mint Flex fare customers.
NextTrip debuts B2B travel platform for advisors with zero subscription fee
The NASDAQ-listed travel tech firm launches NextTrip Pro, a commission-based platform offering booking tools and group travel management at no cost to qualified travel professionals.
Viking Holdings beats Q2 2026 EPS forecast as bookings surge
Cruise operator posts $1.31 adjusted EPS, 37.9% above estimates, as revenue climbs 16.5% and core capacity reaches 96% for 2026. Net income rises 33% year-over-year.
Berenberg upgrades Sixt to Buy on Europe travel rebound, lifts target to €91
German car rental group’s shares climb 3.9% after broker cites stronger summer travel demand in Europe and improved U.S. residual-value management. Target raised from €83 to €91.
Mizuho downgrades Norwegian Cruise Line to Neutral, cuts target to $17
Analyst cites self-inflicted operational challenges and macro pressures as the cruise operator faces a widening cash gap and rising leverage over the next 18 months.