Hotel Eden Roc, Ascona under new management from the beginning of the summer

Ascona, (25 March 2025). The Tschuggen Collection is delighted to announce that Hotel Eden Roc will be under new management as of June 2025. Markus Tauss will relocate from the Engadine to Ticino and the Hotel Eden Roc will gain a passionate hotel manager with a wealth of experience in the international hospitality industry. Markus Tauss will also become the youngest member of the Tschuggen Collection management team.

He initially joined the Tschuggen Collection in 2013 and 2014 at its flagship property, the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa. A native of Stuttgart, he previously held positions with InterContinental and the Ritz-Carlton Group in various locations. After his time with these international brands, he returned to Germany to serve as hotel manager at Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa, Retreat & Cultural Hideaway.

The 37-year-old is now looking forward to the responsibility of leading the newly renovated Hotel Eden Roc into the upcoming summer season. I am excited about my new role in Ticino and eager to work with the team to ensure that the Hotel Eden Roc remains one of the best holiday hotels in Europe," he said. Markus Tauss will take over the management of the Lake Maggiore property on 1 June 2025 from Simon Spiller, who has passionately managed the Hotel Eden Roc for the past five and a half years, but left at his own request at the end of February 2025.

"Following a seven-month refurbishment, Hotel Eden Roc is now ready to welcome the season in all its glory. We know Mr Tauss from our previous collaboration and are delighted to have found in him a passionate and responsible host for our unique 'beach resort' on Lake Maggiore,' says Leo Maissen, CEO Hotel Operations of the Tschuggen Collection.

Just in time for the Easter weekend of 2025, the newly renovated property on Lake Maggiore is reopening for the season — like a delicate sailing yacht gliding gently over the shimmering waves of the lake. Elegant materials and light colours stylishly showcase the rooms.

The large window fronts and modern glass railings of the expansive balconies highlight the stunning panoramic views over the sparkling blue waters of the lake. Additionally, the hotel's own gourmet restaurant, La Brezza, is now helmed by the 32-year-old Marco Campanella, who has been awarded 19 GaultMillau points and named "Chef of the Year 2025" by GaultMillau.

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About Hotel Eden Roc Ascona

Located directly on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Eden Roc is set in a 10,000 m² garden. The yacht harbour, the in-house water sports school, and the palm-lined private beach make the hotel Switzerland's only true beach resort. The 95 light-filled rooms and suites, designed by Ticino interior designer Carlo Rampazzi, offer a Mediterranean lifestyle. In the two bars and four restaurants of the hotel, a variety of culinary offerings are available, ranging from plant-based menus and Ticino classics to Italian pasta and haute cuisine. The 2,000 m² spa provides ample space for relaxation, with treatment rooms, various pools, saunas, steam baths, a fitness room, and a hair salon. The mobility concept also allows for environmentally friendly transportation during the holidays. Inspired by the fascinating landscape surrounding their hotels, the Tschuggen Collection has created Moving Mountains, a holistic holiday experience aimed at enhancing vitality, rediscovering nature, and celebrating life.

Hotel Eden Roc is part of the family-run Tschuggen Collection, which has stood for genuine hospitality, award-winning cuisine, top-notch wellness, and breathtaking views for decades, and comprises four hotels in the most beautiful locations in Switzerland. The hotel is also a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and the Swiss Deluxe Hotels Association.

For more information, visit www.edenroc.ch.