Tourists and Welsh football fans can get 50% off hotels in this stunning country this summer
Tourists and Welsh football fans can get 50% off hotels in this stunning country this summer
It's perfect for Welsh travellers who have a special reason to visit Switzerland this summer
A panoramic view of Zurich from Uetliberg
(Image: 2014STANLEYCHEN )
If you're looking for a smart way to book a trip this summer there are some great deals around at the moment. Right now, anyone wanting to travel to Switzerland for UEFA Women's EURO can receive 50% of their accommodation back as credits back for a limited period of time if they are booking their trip through the travel site Booking.com by applying a special code.
It's perfect for anyone looking to watch Wales play, as the offer will apply from July 1-July 28. Wales will be playing against the Netherlands on Saturday, July 5, and against France on Wednesday July 9 in St.Gallen. They are also scheduled to play against England on Sunday, July 13 in St.Gallen.
The site is the official accommodation partner of UEFA Women's EURO 2025, and has announced that people will get some credits back on hotel rooms, homes and apartments in Switzerland, with the aim of helping more people to enjoy the game live, at this year's tournament. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here
Wales fans and other travellers wanting to head there for the event can apply the special promo code FOOTY50 when reserving accommodation to bag the deal.
The offer also comes as Booking.com research reveals that 79% of fans would love to follow their team to Switzerland this year, but despite the strong appetite for the game, most (77%) have never seen their side play live in an international tournament, citing cost of travelling to tournaments as the biggest barrier (34%), followed by lack of time (20%) and family commitments (13%).
To help turn dreams into a reality, Booking.com has teamed up with former Lioness and football pundit Karen Carney with the first-of-its-kind offer, designed to get more fans to the game.
The research also reveals that the love of the game is going beyond the stands, and influencing more people to travel.
One in three (36%) say they'd like to travel more for their passions, with sport ranking highly (52%), followed by film (35%) and art (34%).
Nearly three in ten (28%) would also happily plan a whole holiday around a sporting match, while a quarter (25%) have added a live game abroad, on their travel bucket list.
But it's not just 'typical' football fans looking to attend - two fifths (40%) of women saying they'd take their children to a Women's EURO match and many fans saying they'd be happy to go to a game solo.
According to Booking.com data, searches by travellers from the UK to host cities have jumped by 3,859% in Zurich and 49,336% in St Gallen.
Ryan Pearson, Regional Manager, UK at Booking.com added: 'As the official accommodation partner of UEFA Women's EURO 2025, we are proud to help more people experience the tournament live- many for the first time.
'Our research shows the passion for the game, but that sometimes other commitments and costs can get in the way.
'Today we have launched 50% back on accommodation in Switzerland this July - perfect for those who have never experienced an international game - while also ensuring they can enjoy another well-earned break this year.'
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