Gstaad Palace Mourns Loss of Visionary Hotelier and Former President of Leading Hotels of the World, Ernst Andrea Scherz

Gstaad Palace | May 17, 2021

Gstaad, 17 May 2021 – The Gstaad Palace is mourning the loss of Ernst Andrea Scherz (1939-2021). The doyen of international luxury hospitality who played a significant role in establishing the global alliance "Leading Hotels of the World" passed away on 13 May 2021 at the age of 81, following a long illness. Ernst Andrea Scherz presided over the legendary Gstaad Palace from 1968 to 2001 – before handing it over to his son Andrea Scherz who is continuing his father's legacy as third generation owner and general manager. "We are mourning our father, and more broadly also a person who was, quite literally, born to be a host. Messages of c...