NEW YORK — Switzerland Tourism North America’s trade team has been restructured.

Paolo Lunardi, who has been Head of Trade Relations in North America since November 2020, has embarked on a new chapter as Market Manager Switzerland Tourism Japan, out of the Tokyo office. The move took effect Dec. 1, 2023.

In line with Lunardi’s departure, Switzerland Tourism North America is reshaping its North America Trade Team.

Oliver Weibel is set to lead as the Head of Trade North America while continuing his role as the Director Canada based in Toronto. Weibel took over as Director Canada in November 2022.

Meanwhile Florin Eggenberger and Oliver Guggisberg will be overseeing the U.S. East and West Coasts, respectively. The team is also in the process of welcoming a new member for Swiss Travel System and another team member in Q1 2024 in its New York office.

SWISS International Airlines currently offers daily direct flights from New York (JFK, Newark), Chicago, Miami, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and, as of spring 2024, Toronto and Washington DC.