Switzerland Tourism unveils new logo

Switzerland Tourism unveils new logo

After almost 30 years of Swiss tourism advertising under the “Goldflower” banner, a new era is
dawning. Instead of a mere logo, Switzerland is for the first time adopting a comprehensive
tourism brand world with “Switzerland”. ST presented this today in Geneva and is now taking
the new image out into the world. The new, digital and modern brand world stands for
Switzerland’s long-standing tourism promise: nature, hospitality and reliability.
In 1995, the venerable “Swiss Transport Center SVZ” became today’s national tourism marketing
organization Switzerland Tourism. At the same time, the common image of tourism in Switzerland was
created under the umbrella of a new logo, the “Gold Flower”. This gold flower became the well-known
and popular symbol for Swiss tourism advertising for a generation. For many years, not only the then
new marketing organization ST, but also a number of industry organizations, destinations and service
providers promoted Switzerland’s tourism offerings with the same logo. The gold flower has
accompanied an entire generation and is now associated with tourism in Switzerland by the Swiss
population and many guests.

“Switzerland” – a sharpened brand
Today, almost 30 years later, the requirements for a brand are completely different than they were in
the 1990s. ST has therefore decided to create a new, unique and recognizable digital Swiss brand
worldG. For the first time in the history of Swiss tourism advertising, a pure logo is now becoming a
complete brand world. In the future, Swiss tourism promotion will not only promote the destination, but
will also accompany tourists on their entire journey, from inspiration to travel planning.
“Switzerland” – exclusively in English – is the logical basis for the brand of Switzerland as a holiday
and travel destination, and stands for the global tourism promise to all guests of Switzerland about
nature, our hospitality and the reliability of Switzerland as a travel destination.
Instead of the letter T, a Swiss cross in the “Switzerland” brand symbolizes the trustworthy origins and
radiates the optimism of the Swiss destination. But the symbolic cross goes far beyond just a national
flag: it was expanded and given a so-called “color tone” of five different shades of red, a symbol of
modernity, diversity and independence.

Brand for the entire tourism sector in Switzerland – for a new generation
The idea from the founding days of the Goldflower is proudly carried forward and perfected.
“Switzerland” stands for all hosts in Switzerland. In this sense, ST enables its members and partners
to provide orientation and create trust. The new, comprehensive brand world offers countless
possibilities on all channels, now and in the future. The new brand will be designed and implemented
gradually worldwide with immediate effect – both in all ST markets and across the entire tourism
industry. The complete transition to the new brand world is likely to take a few months. Martin
Nydegger, Director ST, is pleased: “The Gold Flower defined an era for a generation of tourism
professionals. The Switzerland brand conveys trust, has a modern design and is forward-looking for
another generation.

The new tourism brand is being closely watched throughout Switzerland and will represent
Switzerland far beyond tourism, including internationally.

The new brand identity was developed together with the Zurich branding agency MADE Identity.
When developing “Switzerland”, MADE focuses on three main areas. On the one hand, the brand
should become more visible and noticeable internationally through a consistent one-brand strategy. In
addition, the brand should have maximum impact digitally, tactilely and spatially. And finally,
“Switzerland” as a brand should be able to accompany guests through the travel experience: from
advertising, to the experience, to the souvenir.