Latest news from Bucher Travel

Bucher Travel Inc. is strengthening its leadership structure: effective December 1, 2025, Tanja Schmid becomes Director Bucher Incoming, supporting Karin Zumbühl. In addition, Sandro Waller and Moritz Steiner take on expanded responsibilities as part of a closely aligned leadership trio with Renato Grieco.

Bucher Travel Inc. celebrates Anniversary - Bucher Travel celebrates 160 years of success, passion, and team spirit. Together, we experienced an unforgettable anniversary event at the Viscose Event Hall in Emmenbrücke – an evening filled with joy, emotions, and wonderful encounters.

Customer Event of Travel Agency at the Grand Hotel National

A Modern Workplace for Inspiration, Collaboration, and Growth

Urs Huwiler Assumes Operational Leadership as New COO

In 1865, the foundation for Bucher Travel Inc. was laid. What began as a small carriage company with horse and wagon has evolved over the past 160 years into one of Switzerland’s leading travel and transportation companies. This exciting development reflects an impressive history shaped by innovation, change, and a continuous focus on quality and service.

As the tourism industry evolves with new travel trends, digital advancements, and growing competition, we believe that sustainable planning is essential for the future. That’s why we are excited to announce that we have joined the Swisstainable program, an initiative by the Swiss Tourism Association to promote sustainability across the industry.

We have taken a significant step towards sustainability - with our new photovoltaic system, we generate clean energy for a greener future. Learn more in our post.

We are renewing our fleet at the Alphubel location in Täsch/Zermatt to offer our customers an even more exclusive and comfortable selection of vehicles. The latest addition to our fleet is the brand new Mercedes S-Class 500, known for luxury, elegance and innovative technology.

Together with Alphubel Limousine & Taxi Service and Stoked Group, the perfect start to the winter season in Zermatt was achieved in the magical atmosphere of The Cavern at The Omnia.

On October 21, 2023, we welcomed long-standing customers, travel partners and friends to the new travel agency in Lucerne as part of the Bucher Reisen customer event in Dierikon. We enjoyed interesting presentations about South Africa, Costa Rica, Norway, Hurtigruten and Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam as well as a great aperitif in the penthouse of the Hotel Astoria.

The travel company Bucher Travel Inc. is opening a new travel agency at Pilatusstrasse 32 in Lucerne. Under the name "Bucher Travel", the company offers a wide range of first-class travel services.

Since 1 May 2023, the two tourism professionals Patrik Zibung and Urs Huwiler complement the management team and support Mario Würsch, co-owner, managing director and chairman of the board of directors. The two executives are long-time employees of the company and already manage a department. Both are familiar in detail with the peculiarities of the company and are well prepared for the extended tasks.

Bucher Travel Inc. is expanding its business activities to Täsch/Zermatt in the Swiss canton Valais. The acquisition of “Alphubel Taxi & Limousine Service” in Täsch will strengthen the company’s operations in Valais and throughout Switzerland.