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Mandarin Oriental Palace luxury hotel to reopen in Lucerne

Mandarin Oriental Palace luxury hotel to reopen in Lucerne

08 August 2022 13:02

Lucerne - The tradition-steeped Hotel Palace Luzern is reopening its doors on September 24 under the ownership of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The Hong Kong-based hotel group has been renovating the historic building over the past three years.

Hydrogel facilitates vaccine transportation without the need for cold chains

Hydrogel facilitates vaccine transportation without the need for cold chains

08 August 2022 10:50

Zurich/Denver - A hydrogel has been developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich that vastly improves the shelf life of vaccines even without refrigeration. This could help to remove logistical and financial hurdles for transportation. Moreover, the hydrogel could ensure that fewer vaccines are thrown away on account of their limited lifespan.

xFarm Technologies secures investment of 17 million euros

xFarm Technologies secures investment of 17 million euros

08 August 2022 08:56

Manno - xFarm Technologies has raised a total of 17 million euros after successfully closing a financing round. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area impressed investors with its digital platform that aims to support the digitalization of the agriculture sector. This is now set to be enhanced and launched in additional countries.

Andermatt Swiss Alps and Vail Resorts invest in Prime Alpine Destination

Andermatt Swiss Alps and Vail Resorts invest in Prime Alpine Destination

05 August 2022 10:09

Andermatt/Broomfield - Vail Resorts has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG. The two partners Andermatt Swiss Alps and Vail Resort now intend to accelerate the development of a Prime Alpine Destination. A triple-digit million sum is being invested in this project.

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