Miami-based Lang & Schwander Hotel Interiors, a Swiss-American firm specializing in hotel FF&E and design, is launching its 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, have returned to Switzerland for the launch of Wunderstay – stay your way – with their first fleet of rental units in Alpine resort villages of Engelberg, Klosters and Davos.
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 wider 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 growth plan, extending to the United States and throughout Europe.
“We’ve always wanted to become more active in the lodging sector where our career in the hospitality industry began,” Lang said. “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.”