Our Team

As a marketing and information organisation, we not only communicate our region to the outside world but are also the first on-site point of contact for our guests.

Tourist Center

Rachel Arkin

Head of Tourist Center Adelboden

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Rachel gets her own positive experiences from books, travel and sports. But she also loves to share these experiences when dealing closely with our guests which she does wonderfully in Adelboden.

Christine Behrens-Reusser

Guest Information

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If you are based in the resort all year long, you become a networking pro whether with locals or guests. It ’s this ability that really helps Christine on the information desk.

Carole Hari

Guest Information

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She knows the Adelboden farm ing life as well as the mountain slopes and her Swiss accordion - motivation enough for the upbeat Carole to enthuse our guests with a love of the alpine world.

Nicolas Heger

Guest Information

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Oldrecords and new ideas. Our passionate vinyl collector not only has catchy tunes in his head but is bursting with creative suggestions about how our guests can get the most out of their holiday.

 

Larissa Huggler

Guest Information

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In summer she is drawn to the south in winter she grabs her snowboard and curling stone. Larissa helps our guests find the best way to enjoy our resort, and her enthusiasm energises the region.

 

Tanja Kaczmarczyk

Guest Information

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From the Andes to the Alps. Water and towering summits have a magical attraction for this mountain lover. Fun loving Tanja is just as passionate about organisation and logistics at the Tourist Center in Adelboden and is true to her motto, Keep it simple and get it done.

Michela Pedroja

Trainee, 2nd Year

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At home, she is a master of the paintbrush. Here in the Tourist Center, apprentice Michela demonstrates how to broaden her skills creatively and complete new tasks efficiently.
 

Jana Trachsel

Guest Information

She's an accomplished skier and inspiration for our guests. Our fun-loving team player Jana loves a lively exchange at Adelboden Tourist Center and, when she's down there, at Frutigen Tourist Center as well.

Manuela Wäfler

Guest Information

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Whether at home or in the office, there has to be some structure. With this in mind, Manuela happily shows our guests how much the resort offers. This team player is also always ready to step in wherever there is a problem.

Alfred Zumbach

Head of Events & Infrastructure

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As a local tourism veteran, "Fredl" is an event in his own right, skillfully steering our programme in the right direction. On the subject of steering, he's an enthusiastic kite flyer in his spare time.
 

Fredi Pieren

Cross-Country Trail Warden (Winter)

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The alpine wildlife needs to be carefully tended, as do our various cross country ski trails. Passionate hunter and cross country ski trail ranger Fredi is well versed in deer stalking and cross country skiing.

Patrick Jost

Head of Tourist Center Kandersteg

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Nature lover, father, tourist center manager. It's just as well that Patrick can handle a wide variety of tasks simultaneously and is always up for a bit of fun.

 

Sonja Hari

Guest Information

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A fount of local knowledge about the best places to see and what to do - cheerful Sonja provides our guests with all they need to know about exploring the region.

 

Melanie Ming

Trainee, 2nd Year

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Our apprentice, Melanie, is constantly expanding her range of sporting interests and is always open to new experiences in the world of work. Her open yet thoughtful manner brings a breath of fresh air to the Tourist Center in Kandersteg.

Barbara Stoller

Guest Information

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This is her home, her garden, her hearth and her neighbourhood. Barbara's family has known Kandersteg like the back of their hands for generations a wealth of knowledge she is happy to share with our guests.

Patrizia Schärz

Head of Tourist Center Kiental-Reichenbach

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From sunset s to shaman gatherings or the best place to have dinner - Patrizia knows all the Kiental Valley's insider tips and how to put our guests in the holiday mood.

Corinne von Bergen

Head of Tourist Center Frutigen

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She loves quiet mountain lakes and brings this same tranquillity to the office. Local girl Corinne keeps a cool head even in hectic situations a management principle that is both close to nature and pragmatic.
 

Ursula Schmid

Guest Information

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Guest information should resemble a well oiled machine. As a passionate e-biker, Ursula knows all about this. She helps get our guest s moving but is also always on the move itself either out and about or heading for a cosy restaurant.

Nadja Wittwer

Guest Information

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Working either directly with guests or on organizational project work, Nadja certainly knows how to make guests feel welcome. Her tales about the Alps really add value to the team.
 

Head Office

Dominique Lüthy

Managing Director

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Dominique remains a team player on the football pitch and running our organisation. He manages his departments with an entrepreneurial eye and is never averse to a witty remark or observation.

 

Sarah Oester-Künzi

Head of Tourism Development

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Anyone who grew up on the Chuenisbärgli Ski World Cup slope knows the importance of good organisation and coordination. Sarah has been mastering such challenges with us for over 20 years and has never been bored since the day she started.

Sandro Rubin

Head of Finance, Human Resources & IT

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If anyone here had invented the phrase hakuna matata it would have been Sandro. As Head of Finance, Human Resources and IT, he always keeps a cool head, visualises pragmatic solutions and works conscientiously towards them.

Corinne von Bergen

Head of Guest Information

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Frutigen She loves quiet mountain lakes and brings this same tranquillity to the office. Local girl Corinne keeps a cool head even in hectic situations a management principle that is both close to nature and pragmatic.

Anja Sterchi a.i.

Corporate Communications

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She exports the Oberland to other countries and brings Europe to us. Trade fairs and media trips are Anja's specialties. Her charm and cheerfulness establish good contacts with event organizers and journalists and she even has time for the occasional yodel.

Sandro Rubin

Head of Finance, Human Resources & IT

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If anyone here had invented the phrase hakuna matata it would have been Sandro. As Head of Finance, Human Resources and IT, he always keeps a cool head, visualises pragmatic solutions and works conscientiously towards them.

Loretta Genovese

Human Resources & IT

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An achiever with an Italian spirit as the first point of contact for employees, Loretta often achieves the impossible. In the IT section, she’s a talented player and solution seeker in one.
 

 

Doris Hagenbuch

Finance

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Zumba brings momentum to her life and Doris brings momentum to our finances. Despite her physically active outlook, this number cruncher is pragmatic and solution oriented vital qualities for balancing the books.

 

Sandra Oesch

Finance

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A numbers wizard with a keen sense of humour, Sandra is the capable linchpin of the accounting section. Pragmatic and direct, she always has a twinkle in her eye at just the right moment.

Dominique Lüthy

Head of Marketing & Sales

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Dominique remains a team player on the football pitch and running our organisation. He manages his departments with an entrepreneurial eye and is never averse to a witty remark or observation.

 

Sven Allenbach

Head of Content

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For him, standing still means going backwards. Sven simply likes to be on the move, whether in the fresh mountain air, windsurfing by the sea or in marketing. You can see this in his creativity when working on publicity content and conception.

Aline Fuhrer

Junior Marketing Manager

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Our speed loving specialist likes efficiency, and when Aline can exercise her creative, energetic streak and produce something new in marketing, she’s in her element. It's the same when she s out on the ski slopes.

 

Benjamin Haltmeier

Copywriter

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A creative spirit, Ben also finds the right tone on the piano and the right brush on the canvas. But this word wizard feels most at home on the PC finding just the right turn of phrase for our online and printed output.

 

Benno Küng

Head of Markets

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There are many trade and leisure fairs worldwide with opportunities for cultural exchanges. As a sales professional, Benno can usually be found abroad, where he skillfully introduces partners to all aspects of our beautiful
mountain world.

Anja Sterchi

Market Manager

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She exports the Oberland to other countries and brings Europe to us. Trade fairs and media trips are Anja's specialties. Her charm and cheerfulness establish good contacts with event organizers and journalists and she even has time for the occasional yodel.

Shashi Wahala

Digital Marketing Manager

Adventure or relaxation? Shashi likes both – and the globetrotter knows exactly how to combine the two. He is just as efficient in the digital world, where he proactively develops new solutions.

Sarah Oester-Künzi

Head of Tourism Development

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Anyone who grew up on the Chuenisbärgli Ski World Cup slope knows the importance of good organisation and coordination. Sarah has been mastering such challenges with us for over 20 years and has never been bored since the day she started.

Chantal Künzi

Project Manager, Tourism Development

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Intricate detail is not her thing. Instead, Chantal likes to be creative, bold and colourful. With her eye for what matters she effortlessly holds the reins of every project in her capable hands.
 

Selina Merz

Project Manager, Tourism Development

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Selina likes it best at the very top. She is determined and flexible in the Alps with climbing gear and touring skis, and creative and structured in her projects for the resort.

 

Carina Ryter

Project Manager, Tourism Development

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Summer and winter, hiking and skiing Carina is balanced and flexible when it comes to keeping fit. No wonder she manages to maintain this harmonious balance in the office as well.

 

Beatrice Schärz

Project Manager, Tourism Development

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Her approach is systematic i n the digital world, Trisi enjoys tinkering with various online platforms. However, our passionate tourism specialist is also active on cross country ski runs and trails in the real alpine world.