News
27th May 2022
World Tourism Forum Lucerne WTFL is ready for the future with sharpened vision and new owner
We are very happy to announce that SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern is the new owner of the brand ‘World Tourism Forum Lucerne’. Martin Barth, the founder and former CEO of WTFL, is extremely satisfied with this solution: “I am convinced that in choosing SHL, we have found the perfect new owner of the ‘World Tourism Forum Lucerne’ brand to pursue its visions together. "
Martin Barth will continue to contribute his expertise and international network to the brand ‘World Tourism Forum Lucerne’ as SHL has entrusted him with the further development of the international business.
Read more about the new chapter of the ‘World Tourism Forum Lucerne’ in the press release.
21st January 2022
SUCCESSFUL START-UP INNOVATION CAMP & SUMMIT IN RAS AL KHAIMA, UAE
The World Tourism Forum Lucerne organized the Start-Up Innovation Camp & Summit in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE on 20 & 21 January. With about 150 guests including even His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, 13 speakers and 12 selected start-ups the event was a great success.
19th January 2022
SUCCESSFUL START-UP INNOVATION CAMP & SUMMIT IN RAS AL KHAIMA, UAE
The World Tourism Forum Lucerne organized the Start-Up Innovation Camp & Summit in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE on 20 & 21 January. With about 150 guests including even His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, 13 speakers and 12 selected start-ups the event was a great success
17th December
a culinary sensation
Check out the short video from SHL (Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern) of the incredible dinner provided by some of their students during the WTFL Innovation Festival in Andermatt last month.
27th November
we’re winners of the tourism award 2021
What an honour! World Tourism Forum Lucerne was one of just three organisations to win the Tourism Award 2021. The prestigious prize was handed to Martin Barth, Reto Wittwer and the WTFL team at a gala dinner “Festival der Gastfreundschaft” at Lucerne’s KKL in recognition of their work over the years.
Watch the video here.
18th November
innovation festival in andermatt
We had a fantastic time in Andermatt at our inaugural Innovation Festival “Moving Forward” and our heads and hearts are full of the unforgettable moments we shared with all our incredible participants. Relive the excitement by watching our highlights film. If you want a deep dive into any of the sessions from the conference, all the recordings, presentations and pitch decks are available online too.
“Tourism is more than just travelling. Tourism is one of the most important drivers for the development of a country or a destination and strongly connects to many other industries.
World Tourism Forum Lucerne is the only platform where international top level decision makers from industry, government, academia and finance discuss the future challenges with the next generation.
We cordially invite you to join this exceptional networking platform with an open minded and future oriented exchange across industries and generations.”
Have a look at all our past events here.