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News | Trends | Specials | Nr. 44 Spring 2014 | Page 1 HOLIDAY NEWS News to make your holiday in Grindelwald even better Editorial D ear Belvedere Guest In a referendum to be held in October, Grindelwald voters will have the oppor- tunity to decide whether or not to go ahead with the large-scale «V Project» for the Jungfrau Railways and the Männlichen Gon- dola Cableway. There are pros and cons on both sides of the argument, and it is very difficult to deter- mine what the conse- quences will be for Grin- delwald either way. What's certain is that in places like Zermatt, a great deal of tries. When it comes to making major beds. In addition, there are plans to money is being invested and the hotel investments such as the new gondola build a new five-star hotel in the ren- industry is enjoying a highly positive lift up to the Eiger glacier, the Jung- ovated village centre. And below the trend, while in Grindelwald the entire frau Railways is perfectly entitled to Männlichen Gondola Cableway, industry is stagnating or even under- think first and foremost of its main where the new BOB railway station is going a recession. Investments in in- attraction, the Jungfraujoch. to be built as part of the V project, a frastructure, particularly in projects new luxury hotel is planned on the to enhance the attractiveness of win- In Grindelwald an investment drive grounds of the Motel Alfa. So Grin- ter tourism, are therefore extremely is under way. For many years, Grin- delwald will soon boast between important and necessary. The Jung- delwald had only one 5-star hotel to three and five luxury hotels. This is frau region can be thankful that offer; but that is now changing. The bound to enhance the shopping and Jungfrau Railways have the neces- Romantic Hotel Schweizerhof is restaurant facilities in the village. sary financial resources to make changing its category to five stars in Anyone who has been coming to these investments. In Switzerland, May 2014, and following a two-year Grindelwald for some time only has tourist resorts cannot count on assis- period of renovations, the Grand Ho- to think back 15-20 years and remem- tance from the State, as is sometimes tel Regina is to be turned into a five- ber the types of businesses the village the case in our neighbouring coun- star superior hotel with 50% more had to offer back then. Only one or News | Trends | Specials | Nr. 44 Spring 2014 | Page 2 two of those businesses are still in existence, and over the In the spring of last year she decided to leave the Belve- next five years the picture will change yet again. dere to take up a new job. The Hauser family are very sor- ry to lose Susy but wish her every success and satisfaction This dynamism plus our children's decision to carry on in her new position. the family tradition and continue running the hotel have prompted us to take another look at our plans for extend- ing and renovating the Belvedere. But we need to consid- er how our guest profiles are developing, and incorporate these trends in the plans. Whatever the outcome, we will A family addition for our employee from Spain keep you informed about the status quo. Belén Barcia Bello has a son We are now looking forward to a fantastic summer sea- Max was born on 2 September 2013 in Interla- son from May to October. As in the past two years, our ken Hospital hotel will also remain open throughout spring and au- tumn. We look forward to your visit. Belén has worked for the Belvedere since December 2009. During this time she has worked in various de- Until then, best regards partments. Until her maternity leave she worked in Urs-B. Hauser, family and co-hosts service as well as deputy floor manager. New challenge after many years of serving the Belvedere Sincerest thanks to Susy Niederberger Bohren 14 years with us When Susy Niederberger knocked on the Belvedere's doors in 1999, there were no jobs available. But the Hauser family spontaneously adjusted its organisation in order to create a job for her. S usy Niederberger Belén Barcio Bello with her son Max worked as Assistant Man- ager in another 4-star hotel. After many years she de- cided to seek a new chal- W hen Belén joined the Belvedere team in December lenge and applied for an 2009, no-one could have guessed she could have turned administrative position at her hand to so many different tasks. But she showed keen the Belvedere. Since Mr interest in everything and was soon able to be entrusted and Mrs Hauser were with tasks in various departments around the hotel. aware of Susy's qualities, they decided on the spot to Two years ago she decided to start a family, and adjust their organisation changed her working hours accordingly. Son Max was Susy Niederberger Bohren and engage her as a new born on 2 September 2013 and since December Belén has member of staff. For the first been working part-time again at the hotel. On days when few years she worked as Assistant Manager. Later, despite the floor manager Persa Josavac is free or on vacation, family obligations, she remained loyal to the hotel, reduc- Belén is responsible for checking the rooms and laundry. ing her working hours and limiting her tasks to account- ing. News | Trends | Specials | Nr. 44 Spring 2014 | Page 3 The Hauser family is delighted that Grindelwald has the opportunity to welcome such a famous musician. And for guests this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some beauti- ful music against a splendid backdrop. Even more excit- ing, a get-together for audience and musicians is planned. The concerts will be held from 6 to 8 June 2014. World-famous musicians perform at the Belvedere Star violinist Jack Liebeck visits Grindelwald If you are a classical music buff, a visit to the Belvedere in early June is a must The chapel on First, in the background the Eiger Some of Europe's best musicians will be staging two chamber music concerts against the breathtaking backdrop of Grindelwald. The programme is top- The Programme: notch: Two concerts of chamber music, featuring award-winning violinist Jack Liebeck, violinist Victo- Friday 6 June 2014 ria Sayles, viola player Meghan Cassidy, cellist Jamie 18:30 / 6.30 pm Aperitif Walton and pianist Katya Apekisheva. Artistic direc- 19:15 / 7.15 pm Music Dinner: fine dining accompanied tor: Jack Liebeck by classical music, followed by Meet & Greet with the musicians. Sunday 8 June 2014 14:00 / 2 pm Afternoon concert in the chapel on First, followed by light refreshments The next concert, highly recommended by the Hauser family, will be held in the week before Christmas. More information will be provided later since the musicians ac- companying Jack Liebeck and Victoria Sayles have still to be finalised. But please reserve the date of 16 December 2014 now. Jack Liebeck Victoria Sayles E ven as a child Jack Liebeck was a regular visitor to Grindelwald for ski holidays, accompanied by his parents, siblings and grandparents. His uncles, aunts and cousins also came along and spent the New Year week and the first week of January at the Hotel Belvedere. This tradi- tion was kept up for years until the day when not everyone could manage the trip due to professional commitments. After a break of several years, Jack's family found their way back to the Belvedere and, on the spur of the mo- ment, he decided he would like to hold some concerts in Grindelwald. Jack Liebeck, Victoria Sayles and Pianist Bogdan Sobkowiak staged a first concert at the Belvedere in December 2013. News | Trends | Specials | Nr. 44 Spring 2014 | Page 4 Grindelwald's centre is rapidly changing The large-scale construction behind the Hotel Grindel- walderhof, near the minigolf, will be built in small stages. Update on renovations to The first three blocks are already almost completed, and the fourth block is currently under way. The editor was village centre unable to find out from the project manager exactly when Rapid progress thanks to mild weather the five-star hotel is to be built. Hard to believe, but the construction work near the sports centre was completed in the space of a single summer and winter. Progress is well ahead of sched- ule, to everyone's delight. The car park in front of the sports centre will go into operation as soon as late summer this year. Work on the surrounding area, planned for spring 2015 has already begun. R esidents of Grindelwald had reckoned with at least two years of construction. So there is general delight that the structural work has now been completed within the Project Bergwelt complex © Bergwelt Grindelwald space of a year. From the forthcoming winter season, the new COOP shopping centre will be housed in this com- plex. The chemist as well as other shops will also move to this new building. Current status first building stage © Webcam Bergwelt Grindelwald The previous village centre © Jungfrauzeitung Current status of the construction work © Webcam community Grindelwald View from Pfingstegg onto the Grindelwald village News | Trends | Specials | Nr. 44 Spring 2014 | Page 5 The Grand Hotel Regina today The Restaurant Rendez-vous gives way to a new building © Jungfrauzeitung The Grand Hotel Regina will be starting renovation and Beside the sports centre, where a butcher's shop and construction work in the autumn of this year.
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