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Swiss hotels and inns have started offering parking spaces for motorhomes and camper vans to attract additional guests and boost revenue. For instance, Boutique Hotel Römerhof in Arbon charges 10 francs per night or offers free parking if guests spend over 100 francs at the restaurant. Hotel Ibis Zürich-Adliswil provides a spot with breakfast for 35 francs per person, while Hotel Segnes in Elm charges 28 francs plus tourist tax. All three establishments report rising demand, especially in summer, and recommend this model to other businesses.

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Swiss hotels and inns have started offering parking spaces for motorhomes and camper vans to attract additional guests and boost revenue. For instance...

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