Environmentally-aware tourism - Segway Personal Transporters at Swissotel Le Plaza Basel

Released on: October 9, 2008, 4:04 am

Press Release Author: Swissotel Hotels & Resorts

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Basel, 25th September 2008 - Environmentally-sound mobility
and tourism are the focus of an innovative project by Swissotel Le Plaza Basel in
collaboration with Basel Tourism. Guests now have the opportunity to join guided
tours on two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporters (PTs), the first, self-balancing
electric vehicles ever developed.

Press Release Body: Swissotel Le Plaza Basel is the only hotel in Switzerland to
have Segway PTs and seven vehicles are waiting for guests of the luxury hotel to
simply hop on and go. Visitors can zoom around Basel for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, at a
speed of up to 15 km/h, enjoying the guided sightseeing tours and discovering the
beautiful city. "These Segway tours offer a new way of experiencing Basel and give
the city yet another modern attraction", says Yvette Thuring, General Manager
Swissotel Le Plaza, Basel. "Three different, attractive routes have been developed
by Basel Tourism and we are pleased that we are now able to offer this fabulous
service to Swissotel guests." Riding the Segway is easy - for example, it starts
moving forward when the rider leans forward. And with features such as "dynamic
stabilisation", this state-of-the art two-wheeled vehicle balances itself.

For more information about Segway city tours contact Swissotel Le Plaza, Basel +41
61 555 38 35 or Basel Tourism +41 61 268 68 68.

Swissotel Le Plaza has 238 tastefully furnished rooms and is the largest five-star
hotel in Basel. Conveniently, it is also directly connected to Basel's Congress
Centre. Swissotel Le Plaza provides luxury and comfort for both business travellers
and tourists. In the heart of Basel, the hotel is close to Basel's numerous sights,
and only 15 minutes' drive from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. This makes its
location ideal for tourists and business travellers alike.


Web Site: http://www.swissotel.com

Contact Details: Swissotel Hotels & Resorts
Balz-Zimmermann-Str.7
8302 Kloten, Zurich
Switzerland
annd.feiereis@swissotel.com

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