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TRIAL BEFORE YOU BUY: EXPERIENCE THE RESIDENCES
We are so confident that you will love living at the Residences that we have made an opportunity available for those interested in purchasing a property here – to trial before they buy. This unique chance will give you insight into life at the Residences, and life in Davos.
WELLNESS TOURISM CONTINUES TO RISE
Wellness tourism is a powerful cross between two large and growing industries, the travel industry and the wellness industry, both worth upwards of $2.5 trillion. Whilst holistic and Ayurveda health have been around for centuries, these practices are increasingly forming a large part of consumer decision-making.
REAL ESTATE IN SWITZERLAND IN HIGH DEMAND, AS FOREIGN INVESTORS FLOCK TO THE ALPS
The Swiss Alps is in high demand, with investors across Europe turning to Switzerland for property investment, confident in the historic reputation of Swiss real estate as a secure investment during times of economic uncertainty. According to UBS, the pandemic has triggered a surge in demand for luxury real estate across Switzerland, promoting prices to rise by 9% over the past year.
CONSUMER TRENDS SWEEPING EUROPE: A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR RENTAL RETURNS
Whilst owning a second property gives you somewhere to escape to, the global pandemic has forced people to think about how best to futureproof his or her finances. According to Savills, the possibility of benefitting from rental returns is now becoming one of the primary drivers for second home purchases.
AN INVESTMENT IN THE RESIDENCES = AN INVESTMENT IN HEALTH AND WEALTH
The Residences at The Hard Rock Hotel Davos are a unique collection of serviced apartments, situated within the world famous, award-winning Hard Rock Hotel. Nestled in the folds of the picturesque Swiss Alps, The Residences are centrally located, giving residents a chance to enjoy the wealth of culture, arts and adventures available in Davos.
SWISS INNOVATION- HOW THE SWISS ARE LEADING THE WAY AND THE ECONOMY IS RESPONDING
According to the United Nations Global Innovation Index (GII), Switzerland has been consistently ranked as the most innovative country in the world for the last 10 years. There are 80 different parameters used to assess how innovative a country is, yet Switzerland has without fail performed highly.
BRANDED RESIDENCES ARE DESIGNED FOR SUCCESSFUL RENTAL RETURNS
The branded residence sector has over the last 10 years been experiencing high levels of growth, as demonstrated by the increase in brands signing up to participate in this operating model over the last 10 year. This increase in participation from brands is a direct reflection in the success of the of the branded residence model, along with consumer satisfaction and demand.
EXPLORE THE FAMOUS LAKES OF SWITZERLAND
The Alpine town of Davos is covered in fresh meadows and amazing clear blue lakes. The diverse geography has made Switzerland a famous tourist attraction with over 1,500 lakes holding upwards of six per cent of Europe’s entire fresh water stock. The famously crystal lakes are increasingly drawing in visitors to experience the vistas with loved ones.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENJOY SWISS SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Davos is a year round destination, but for those that particularly enjoy summer activities and adventure, there is still time to capitalise on the Swiss sun. The best months to visit Davos for the summer weather are through June to September. In these months, temperatures will be at an enjoyable feeling, with hardly any precipitation.
KEY FINDINGS FROM THE KNIGHT FRANK WEALTH REPORT 2021
According to the Knight Frank Wealth Report, Switzerland ranked fifth in the top 10 countries which saw the biggest increase in their ultra-high net worth population in 2020. The only other two countries from Europe in the top ten were Sweden and Germany. Much of this is was due to the value of assets increasing in the wake of the pandemic.