Hotels — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 6'129 active companies in the hotel industry. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 11.8%, with 3'566 new companies registered, and 2'919 companies liquidated.
- 3'566 new companies
- 2'919 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Hotels — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Hotels in Switzerland.
Hotels — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3'566 companies in the hotel industry have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 647 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Hotels:
Canton of Valais (1'005), Canton of Bern (903), and Canton of Graubünden (796).
Companies in the hotel industry are the 29th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 3'566 new companies
- 6'129 active companies
- ** year to date
Hotels — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 314 companies in the hotel industry were incorporated. In that same period, 259 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.9% growth in Switzerland.
- 314 new companies
- 259 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Hotels — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Hotels in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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19% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Hotels — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 6'129 companies in the hotel industry, most are active in
Hotels, inns and guesthouses with restaurants (2'960), Management of hotels, inns and guesthouses (1'135), and Holiday apartments, holiday homes (505).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Hotels
Nb of legal entities
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Hotels, inns and guesthouses with restaurants
2'960
Management of hotels, inns and guesthouses
1'135
Holiday apartments, holiday homes
505
Hotels, inns and guesthouses without restaurants
443
Management of holiday apartments and collective accommodation
326
Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
256
Management of camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
47
Companies in the hotel industry in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 9% Other
Hotels — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 9 companies in the hotel industry have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9008 St. Gallen
19/08/2026
9620 Lichtensteig
12/08/2026
5620 Bremgarten AG
04/08/2026
1660 Château-d'Oex
28/07/2026
Hotels — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 15 companies in the hotel industry have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8404 Winterthur
27/08/2026
8409 Winterthur
13/08/2026
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
12/08/2026
6773 Prato Leventina
12/08/2026
2900 Porrentruy
12/08/2026
4563 Gerlafingen
07/08/2026
Hotels – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 170 companies in the hotel industry have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
28/08/2026