LAKE LUCERNE, Switzerland, April 17, 2018 - Two hotels of the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne - the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence - have been accepted into Virtuoso®'s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

Switzerland's newest luxury resortencompasses the five-star superior Bürgenstock Hotel; the five-star Waldhotel; the four-star superior Palace Hotel, a 1903 Belle Époque jewel; the three-star, 12-room inn, Taverne 1879; 12 restaurants, lounges and bars; 67 private residence suites; a 107,000 square-foot spa; three Davis Cup tennis courts; a nine-hole Alpine golf course, and 43 miles of hiking and biking trails.

According to Bruno Schöpfer, Managing Director of the Bürgenstock Selection, "Selecting two of our hotels for inclusion in Virtuoso will open new sales and marketing opportunities to the network's 17,500 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso's acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner for two of our hotels at the same time is a true honor," he continued. "Virtuoso advisors have an incomparable dedication to their clients which is a perfect match to our own bespoke approach to service. And receiving this recognition by Virtuoso just months after our opening is a real testament to our vision for the Bürgenstock Resort," Bruno concluded.

Virtuoso agencies sell more than (U.S.) $23.7 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel. Virtuoso advisors and their clients receive special amenities, values and experiences from participating hotels.

For further information, please visit Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, email [email protected] or call 011 41 41 612 6000.

Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne

The Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne is part of the Bürgenstock Selection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The resort includes 4 hotels, from 5 star superior to 3 star, with 383 rooms and suites, a health & medical center, 12 restaurants, lounges and bars, 67 residence suites, a 107,000-square-foot alpine spa and a wide range of leisure activities and cultural amenities. The company portfolio also includes the Schweizerhof Hotel & THE SPA Bern (99 rooms) and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms). The total investment of the Bürgenstock Selection is one billion Swiss francs.

About Virtuoso

Virtuoso® is the leading global travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 1,200 travel agency locations with more than 20,000 travel advisors in over 50 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with more than 2,200 of the world's best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. Normalized annual sales of (U.S.) $25-$30 billion make Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.  

Meredith Pillon
Marketing Communications