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For over 25 years, Swisstrade has been the leader in environmentally sustainable luxuries, offering a comprehensive range of eco-friendly bathroom amenities, with the primary objective of reducing cost, eliminating single-use plastic, and delivering a memorable guest experience. Today, we’re celebrating Earth Day by reflecting on our journey which began in 1997 with the pivotal launch of the first hotel-specific, factory-sealed, and recyclable amenity dispenser solution.

According to the 2023 Sustainable Travel Report by Booking.com, which surveyed over 30,000 people, the vast majority of those who travel (76%) are looking to do so in a more sustainable manner. Rethinking and switching some of these items to a more eco-friendly option can improve guest satisfaction and the bottom line while reducing environmental impact.

With growing demand from guests for an enhanced eco-friendly experience, and single-use plastics bans on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to review your own environmental impact.

As featured in HM Magazine February 2024 Issue, W Sydney Pre-Opening General Manager, Craig Seaward, reflects on the hotel’s OS&E journey with Swisstrade. 

The Statesman Hotel in Canberra has reopened to the public after a major refurbishment, designed to showcase its 54 years of history in a unique and playful way. The Statesman General Manager, Kirsty Danks-Brown, spoke to Swisstrade about the refurbishment and the important touchpoints throughout the hotel. Article featured in HM Magazine February 2023 Issue. 

To celebrate a wonderful year of partnerships, product innovations and a positive industry outlook, Swisstrade would like to share some of the high points, filmed at the NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo 2022 in Sydney.

As the weather fines up and temperatures begin to rise, Australians quickly warm up to the idea of a summer getaway, booking everything from short staycations to leisurely sabbaticals. Make sure your hotel is on their radar and giving off summer vibes this season with these hot tips…

As hotels strive for higher sustainability standards, amenities brands are rising to the occasion with eco-friendly solutions that impress. Ruth Hogan reports on hotels moving towards a cleaner and greener amenity offering in the October 2022 issue of HM Magazine.

One of the most exciting innovations in hotel bathroom amenities in the past decade, SHAPE - short for Sustainable. Hygienic. Aesthetic. Pump. Evolution. - is the safest and most cost-effective way for hotels to offer a premium and sustainable bathroom product, while creating a memorable guest experience.

As a nation, our love for locally-made goods has always been strong. But in recent times this fondness has reached new heights, encouraging Australian hotels to rethink their approach to purchasing bathroom amenities and guest room supplies.

Swisstrade has had close relationships with the hotel industry since its inception in 1997 and continues to offer tailored solutions for hotel operating equipment and supplies today. Swisstrade Director and former hotelier, Peter Weingartner, spoke to Ruth Hogan about the evolution of the business.

Swisstrade is delighted to announce that our team is participating in the Push-Up Challenge this June to push for better mental health. From 1-25 June, our team will attempt to complete over 13,000 push-ups to help raise awareness of the increasing number of Australians dying by suicide and to support the Push For Better Foundation, Lifeline and Movember.