Press Release: Hospitality & FF&E Experts Lang & Schwander Launch First Fleet of Branded Short-Term Rentals
Jessica Newmark
Hospitality professionals Lang & Schwander Hotel Interiors, a Swiss-American firm specializing in hotel FF&E and Design, is applying their 15+ years of experience in the industry to launching their own branded vacation rental company, Wunderstay.
Principals and longtime business partners Sebastian Lang and Marcus Schwander both graduated from the prestigious Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland, where their love of hospitality and travel grew into a career path which would ultimately bring them full circle and back to Switzerland for the launch of this new venture. Their first fleet of rental units are nestled in Alpine resort villages of Engelberg, Klosters and Davos, three picturesque locations offering guests with breathtaking scenery, luxury amenities, and easy access to local ski slopes. The brand was conceptualized with the intent to bring the best of hospitality and home comforts together, with a tasteful and authentic aesthetic that is luxurious but not pretentious. The company’s vision is to reimagine the short-term rental experience and bring affordable luxury to a wide market. In 2021 their goal is to bring to life an asset management platform, providing access to private equity in this market. As Wunderstay ‘Alpine’ continues to grow, additional segments such as ‘Urban’ environments are being explored to expand the portfolio. Furthermore, international locations are part of the company’s the growth plan, extending to the US and throughout Europe.
Principal and co-founder Sebastian Lang says, “we’ve always wanted to become more active in the lodging sector where our career in the hospitality industry began. Many years later we identified an opportunity in the short-term rental market. Using our experience from years of activity in the U.S. market we believe our brand will add value that guests will see and appreciate. Our designs and standards bring comfort and convenience otherwise only found in hotels and at a higher price.” Also adding, “Wunderstay – stay your way – is a product that combines design, comfort and amenities to a simple but luxurious experience. What you see is what you get, no hidden fees or unexpectedly missing essentials.”