SVSM Award: Fredi Gmür is site manager of the year

Fredi Gmür was named "Location Manager of the Year" on 14 September 2017 in Zurich. This was the eleventh time that the SVSM Awards were presented to a lucky winner. In front of around 300 invited guests from the location and business development sector, as well as the real estate and construction industry, the

In the past, well-known personalities such as SBB CEO Andreas Meyer, Council of States member Ruedi Noser and Egyptian entrepreneur Samih Sawiris have received this SVSM Award.

Winner focuses on sustainability
"Fredi Gmür focuses on ecological, economic and social sustainability in the development of the youth hostels. At the same time, he has led the company into a new and modern era over the past few years and has thus made a significant contribution to shaping the Swiss tourism landscape and its overnight accommodation offering," says jury president Stefan Vogler, explaining the decision of the six-member panel.

"I am very pleased to receive this award. It is thanks to the efforts of all the employees of the Swiss Youth Hostels and the Swiss Foundation for Social Tourism that we are where we are today. Together we have invested an enormous amount in recent years and will continue to drive forward the development of our network, product and image in the future," commented Fredi Gmür on the unexpected honour.

As part of the modernisation of the network, the room concept of the youth hostels was also adapted to the needs of today's guests. In addition to the familiar multi-bed rooms, the range has been expanded to include family and double rooms - many of which have their own shower/WC. In addition, with special rates for children and senior citizens, the youth hostels are focusing more than ever on a cross-generational guest structure.

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