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Switzerland Tourism Launched its 2019 Summer Campaign to Increase Hikers in the state

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7 years ago

May 27, 2019

The tourism board in Switzerland has launched 2019 summer campaign to increase visitors for the year. The campaign’s slogan line is the repetition of 2017 as ‘Nature wants you back’. The campaign introduced 65,000 kilometer trail of the country which includes snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and beautiful valleys. Apart from these tourist attraction points and available escort services, Switzerland tourism also offered a broad and dense network for hikers and trekkers in the campaign. The hiking network is guided by 50,000 signposts which were set up by 1500 volunteers, and who will help manage them effectively.

According to Singapore tourism reports, half of the total visitors of the state take at least one hike during their trip. And 85% of the hikes are at independent levels. Hence to increase the charm of hiking in hikers, three more hiking trails namely Via Alpina, Alpine passes trails, and Jura Crest trails have been added in 2019 tourism campaign. Via Alpina is rated classic among all the long-distance hikes and it passes through 14 Alpine passes. This hike offers beautiful lakes, waterfalls and pleasant atmosphere.

Alpine Passes, the second new addition in 2019 hiking network is a little bit wild and rigorous. This trail joins Chur with Lake Geneva via most astonishing passes. There is also some peak of 4000 meters, which shows excellent mountain views. The last addition is Jura Crest which is the oldest long-distance trail. It makes a link between Zurich and Geneva via Jura mountains. This hike presents undiscovered landscapes and pleasant atmosphere.

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

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4 weeks ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.