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The Switzerland Grand Tour Series

Global Edition 2026

The Grand Tour once made Switzerland the centrepiece of every journey worth taking. The Grand Tour Series revives that idea for the brands carrying it forward — the hotels, gastronomy, and destinations that define how the world arrives in Switzerland today.

Selected applicants are introduced to the audiences that fill Swiss rooms — readers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and across Asia-Pacific — each reached in their own market through a feature prepared by PrimePressQ.

Only X places will be allocated across the three series for the 2026 Swiss Global Edition.

Applications close XXX, or once all available programmes have been allocated.

MEDIA PROGRAM

The Switzerland Grand Tour Series

Global edition 2026

SERIES OPTIONS

PACKAGE I | The Core Markets

Designed for brands, destinations, and properties building their first international presence — reaching the United States and the Netherlands, two of the audiences that fill Swiss rooms, through USA Today and Marie Claire Netherlands.

Only 3 Package I placements available.

INCLUDED PUBLICATIONS

USA Today

Digital via usatoday.com

Marie Claire Netherlands

Digital via marieclaire.nl

Availability: 2 of 3 Package I placements remaining

Standard Investment €8,000
Package I Investment €6,500

PACKAGE II |  Transatlantic Tour 

Extends Package 1 into Asia-Pacific through Entrepreneur — the United States, the Netherlands, and the region's business and high-net-worth travellers, three of Switzerland's defining source markets, reached within a single coordinated campaign.

Only 2 Package II placements available.

INCLUDED PUBLICATIONS

Entrepreneur Asia Pacific

Marie Claire Netherlands

USA Today

Digital via usatoday.com

Digital via marieclaire.nl

Availability: 1 of 3 Series II placements remaining

Standard Investment €15,000
Package II Investment €11,000

PACKAGE III | Global Authority 

The complete series. Everything in Package 2, extended into the United Kingdom through The Independent — four markets across North America, Europe and Asia, and the fullest international reach available.

Only 1 Package III placement available.

INCLUDED PUBLICATIONS

USA Today

Marie Claire Netherlands

Entrepreneur Asia Pacific

The Independent UK

Digital via usatoday.com

Digital via marieclaire.nl

Digital via independent.co.uk

Availability: 1 of 2 Series III placements remaining

Standard Investment €19,000
Series Investment €14,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 1st

or until all available places have been filled.

PARTICIPATION & PAYMENT TERMS

Applicants selected for the Switzerland Grand Tour Global 2026 Series will receive a personalised participation invitation detailing the investment and payment terms applicable to their allocated Package. Payment schedules differ between Packages and will be presented together with the official invitation.

Note: PrimePressQ is an independent media placement agency. It does not represent or act on behalf of the publication where the final feature is being published. This listicle is independently created and organized by PrimePressQ and prepared for publication on selected media platform.

Previously Featured Brands & Destinations:

About the Publishers

A portfolio built around the markets that bring guests to Switzerland

The Grand Tour Series brings together a select group of leading publications across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, each chosen for the market it reaches. Those markets aren't chosen by instinct — they follow Switzerland's official arrivals statistics, published by the Federal Statistical Office, the national record of where the country's guests actually come from.

Across three packages, participating brands, properties, and destinations are introduced to those markets one at a time. USA Today opens the series in the United States — Switzerland's largest overseas market — alongside Marie Claire Netherlands, reaching an affluent Western European readership of leisure and luxury travellers. Entrepreneur extends the reach into Asia-Pacific to target Chinese readers, among the region's business and high-net-worth travellers. The Independent completes it in the United Kingdom, one of Switzerland's core European markets. Each feature is prepared by PrimePressQ for its market and published in a leading title read there.

No two features read the same. Each is written for its own readership, then published in the title that reaches that audience. Together they form a single coordinated body of coverage that shapes how Switzerland is discovered, considered and remembered across the markets that matter most to it.

Publication Profile

USA TODAY

via usatoday.com
Domain Authority: 94
Domain Rating: 92
Market: USA
Typical publication timeline: XX weeks
Google indexed: Yes
Dofollow backlink: Yes
Sponsored label: Contributor Content
Writing: Included | up to 1500 words
Backlinks: 4-5 backlinks included
Client review before submission: Included
Images: Up to 5 images included

USA Today is the most widely read news brand in America with over 90 million monthly unique visitors— and its travel vertical is where millions of Americans turn when planning their next trip. With a voice that blends accessibility with authority, it reaches high-intent travelers at the exact moment they're deciding.

MARIE CLAIRE NETHERLANDS

via marieclaire.nl
Domain Authority: 42
Domain Rating: 56
Market: Netherlands, Belgium
Typical publication timeline: XX weeks
Google indexed: Yes
Dofollow backlink: No
Sponsored label: In partnership with
Writing: Included | up to 1000 words
Backlinks: 4-5 backlinks included
Client review before submission: Included
Images: Up to 4 images included

Marie Claire is present in 31 markets and reaches 38 million unique visitors worldwide. Marie Claire Netherlands forms part of that global brand, reaching an affluent Dutch readership of around 350,000 online unique visitors across luxury, travel and lifestyle.

ENTREPRENEUR ASIA PACIFIC

via apac.entrepreneur.com
Domain Authority: 92
Domain Rating: 91
Market: Asia Pacific
Typical publication timeline: XX weeks
Google indexed: Yes
Dofollow backlink: Yes
Sponsored label: Contributor Content
Writing: Included | up to 1,000 words
Backlinks: 4 to 5 contextual backlinks included
Client review before submission: Included
Images: Up to 5 images included

Entrepreneur operates across multiple international editions and reaches approximately 15.6 million monthly unique users across its network. Entrepreneur Asia Pacific forms part of that wider international business media ecosystem while speaking directly to founders, investors and decision-makers.

INDEPENDENT UK

via independent.co.uk
Domain Authority: 94
Domain Rating: 91
Primary Audience: United Kingdom
Typical publication timeline: XX weeks
Google indexed: Yes
Dofollow backlink: No
Sponsored label: Provided by AM Publishing
Writing: Included | up to 750 words
Backlinks: 4 to 5 contextual backlinks included
Client review before submission: Included
Images: Up to 4 images included

The Independent reaches around 20 million monthly users in the United Kingdom, part of a global audience of approximately 87 million, ranking among Britain's most-read national news brands. Its readership includes affluent, well-travelled readers with significant income and a strong interest in global affairs, culture, and lifestyle.

Beyond the Publications

What does participation actually create?

APPLICATION

Apply now to be considered for The Switzerland Grand Tour Series– Global Edition 2026.

Access to this application is by private invitation only. If you have been directed here, your property, restaurant, destination, or brand has already been identified as a strong potential fit for this series.

There is no obligation or financial commitment to apply. Investment is required only if your application is approved and you choose to accept your place.
Only 8 series placements will be allocated across the three available Packages.

Applications close on November 1st, 2026, or earlier once all placements have been allocated.

Feature Quality Assurance
No sponsored, promotional, or advertisement label appears on the article URL. Every feature runs under its publication's standard disclosure designation — listed per title in the Publication Profile above. Final content may be subject to minor editorial adjustments to align with the publication's formatting and style requirements. Approved positioning and key feature elements remain preserved.

Confidentiality Notice
We respect your privacy. All application details, personal information, and submission materials will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties. The process is fully discreet and by invitation only, ensuring that only a handful of exceptional candidates are selected.

Publication Assurance
Once an application is approved and the placement fee is confirmed, inclusion in the article is 100% guaranteed. Articles are almost always published within the initially indicated timeframe. In rare and exceptional circumstances, minor scheduling adjustments may occur due to publisher timelines or unforeseen delays in the collection of materials. In such cases, we reserve the right to extend the publication timeline by a maximum of 30 calendar days. If publication does not occur within this maximum extension, the applicant is eligible for a full 100% refund, no questions asked.

Disclaimer
PrimePressQ is an independent media placement agency. It does not represent or act on behalf of the publication where this content appears. This listicle is independently created by PrimePressQ and prepared for publication on selected media platform.

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