# Messehostessen.ch — Full Content > Professional trade fair hostess and event staffing agency in Switzerland, operated by kyo GmbH. ## Company Information - **Legal name:** kyo GmbH - **Brand:** Messehostessen.ch (trade fair hostess division of kyo) - **Parent brand:** wearekyo.ch - **Headquarters:** Lothringerplatz 2, 4056 Basel, Switzerland - **Zürich Office:** kyo c/o FlexOffice, PRIME TOWER, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 Zürich - **Phone:** +41 61 327 30 77 - **Email:** hello@wearekyo.ch - **Website:** https://messehostessen.ch - **Country:** Switzerland - **Languages served:** German, French, Italian, English --- ## About Us As Switzerland's leading hostess agency, we provide first-class trade fair and event staff. Whether you want to book trade fair hostesses for Messe Zürich, Congress Center Basel, or an international congress in Geneva — we are your reliable partner. Our pool includes experienced promoters, reception hostesses, and VIP hosts who are multilingual and professionally trained. We cover the entire country. What sets us apart? Personal support, tailored solutions, and an experienced team that makes your trade fair appearance a success. --- ## Services ### Trade Fair Hostesses (Messe-Hostessen) Professional representation at your trade fair booth. - Guest greeting & support - Lead generation & customer conversations - Product consulting & promotion - Promotional material distribution ### Event Staff (Event-Personal) Reliable staff for events of any size. - Check-in & accreditation - VIP & speaker support - Brand ambassador services - Logistics support ### Congress & VIP Hosting (Kongress- & VIP-Betreuung) First-class service for high-profile events. - Reception & guest management - Interpreter & language services - Moderation & stage assistance - International delegations ### Full-Service Packages (Full-Service Umsetzung) From recruitment to follow-up — everything from one source. - Recruitment & careful selection - Targeted training & coaching - Precise deployment planning - Professional project management --- ## Pricing & Cost Structure - **Daily rate per hostess:** Varies by canton (regional wage differences) - **Transport & meal expenses:** CHF 25 per hostess per day (always included) - **Minimum booking:** 4 hours per day - **What's included in the daily rate:** Hostess fee, social insurance contributions, trade fair briefing, customer briefing, placement fee - **Optional extras:** - Sedcard (hostess profiles with photos for pre-selection) - Additional languages beyond regional language + English - Experienced vs. entry-level staff (entry-level is cheaper) - **No hidden costs.** All surcharges (Sundays, holidays, night work, special language requirements) are clearly stated upfront. - **Interactive cost calculator:** https://messehostessen.ch/#kostenkalkulator --- ## Booking Process 1. Send inquiry via contact form or email 2. Joint discussion and planning 3. Receive a tailored proposal 4. We handle the rest: staff selection, training, deployment, follow-up **Online booking wizard:** https://messehostessen.ch/buchen **Contact form:** https://messehostessen.ch/#kontakt **Recommended lead time:** 2–4 weeks (short-notice bookings possible) --- ## Cancellation Policy - **14+ days before event:** Free cancellation - **7–14 days before event:** 50% of agreed fee - **Less than 7 days before event:** 100% of agreed fee Adjustments (increase staff, change hours, add services) are generally possible up to 7 days before the event. Reductions follow cancellation terms proportionally. --- ## Payment - **Bank transfer:** Invoice with 30-day net payment terms - **Credit card:** Available on request - **New customers:** 50% deposit may apply - **Regular customers:** Flexible payment terms --- ## Insurance & Liability All staff are fully insured through kyo (AHV, accident insurance, daily sickness benefits). We hold professional liability insurance. Details are regulated in the placement contract. --- ## Staff Languages **Included (regional language + English):** - German-speaking Switzerland: German + English - Romandie: French + English - Ticino: Italian + English **Available with surcharge:** French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi --- ## City Coverage — Detailed ### Zürich **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/zuerich **Key venues:** Messe Zürich, Kongresshaus Zürich, Hallenstadion, Samsung Hall, Lake Side, Dolder Grand, Baur au Lac, The Circle, FIFA Museum, Kaufleuten, Aura, X-TRA **Regular events:** IFAS, Art Zurich, Salon Orbit, and many other specialist and public trade fairs **City FAQs:** - Q: Which trade fairs in Zürich do you regularly cover? A: We regularly staff all major fairs at Messe Zürich: IFAS, Art Zurich, Salon Orbit, and many more specialist and public trade fairs. Our team knows the halls, procedures, and specific requirements of the various organizers. - Q: Can I book hostesses for corporate events in Zürich? A: Absolutely. Beyond trade fairs, we provide staff for product launches, galas, congresses, and corporate events throughout Zürich — from Kongresshaus to Dolder Grand. - Q: Are your Zürich hostesses multilingual? A: Yes, our Zürich team speaks German and English as standard. For international events, we provide hostesses with French, Italian, Chinese, and many other language skills. ### Basel **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/basel **Key venues:** Messe Basel, Congress Center Basel, St. Jakobshalle, Musical Theater Basel, Stadtcasino Basel, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois **Regular events:** Art Basel, Baselworld, ILMAC, Swiss Medtech, and many other international fairs **City FAQs:** - Q: Do you have experience with Art Basel? A: Yes, we regularly support exhibitors and partners at Art Basel. Our hostesses are accustomed to handling demanding, international audiences and professionally represent galleries and artists. - Q: Can I book hostesses for pharmaceutical congresses in Basel? A: Absolutely. Basel is a pharma and life sciences hub. We regularly staff ILMAC, Swiss Medtech, and numerous pharmaceutical congresses. Our team has specialized industry knowledge. - Q: How quickly can you provide staff in Basel? A: Since our headquarters are in Basel, we have the largest local pool and can respond very quickly — often within 48 hours for urgent requests. ### Bern **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/bern **Key venues:** BernExpo, Kursaal Bern, Stade de Suisse, PROGR, Hotel Bellevue Palace, Bierhübeli, Kornhaus **Regular events:** BEA (Berner Ausstellung), Suisse Toy, holiday fairs, and other public and specialist fairs ### Geneva (Genf) **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/genf **Key venues:** Palexpo, CICG (Centre International de Conférences Genève), Centre de Congrès Genève, Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, Mandarin Oriental Geneva, Hôtel Président Wilson **Regular events:** Geneva Motor Show, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, and other Palexpo fairs **City FAQs:** - Q: Do you have experience with the Geneva Motor Show and other Palexpo fairs? A: Yes, we regularly support exhibitors at the Geneva Motor Show, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, and many other Palexpo fairs. Our Geneva team is multilingual and experienced with top international audiences. - Q: How multilingual is your Geneva staff? A: Our Geneva team speaks French and English as standard. Many hostesses are also fluent in German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese — perfect for Geneva's international environment. - Q: Do you support events at the United Nations in Geneva? A: Yes, we provide staff for diplomatic and institutional events in the Geneva area, including events connected to international organizations. Discretion and multilingualism are paramount. ### Lucerne (Luzern) **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/luzern **Key venues:** Messe Luzern (Allmend), KKL Luzern, Grand Casino Luzern, Hotel Schweizerhof, Verkehrshaus, Bürgenstock Resort **Regular events:** LUGA (Luzerner Ausstellung), Suisse Emex, and other regional fairs ### St. Gallen **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/stgallen **Key venues:** Olma Messen St. Gallen, Olma Halle, Tonhalle St. Gallen, Einstein Congress, Stadion Kybunpark **Regular events:** OLMA, Offa, Ornaris, and other Olma Messen fairs ### Lausanne **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/lausanne **Key venues:** Beaulieu Lausanne (Expo Centre), SwissTech Convention Center (EPFL), Palais de Beaulieu, Olympic Museum, Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace **Regular events:** Salon des Métiers, Habitat-Jardin, Salon de l'Auto ### Lugano **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/lugano **Key venues:** Centro Esposizioni Lugano, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura), Palazzo dei Congressi, Hotel Splendide Royal, Villa Castagnola **City FAQs:** - Q: Which events in Lugano do you cover? A: We support trade fairs, congresses, and corporate events at Centro Esposizioni Lugano, LAC, and Palazzo dei Congressi. Lugano is an important financial and cultural hub — our team knows the Ticino event landscape. - Q: Do your Lugano hostesses speak Italian? A: Of course. Italian is the standard language for our Ticino staff, plus English. Many also speak German and French. ### Winterthur **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/winterthur **Key venues:** Eulachhallen, Halle 53, Casinotheater, Kyburg, Technorama, Salzhaus **City FAQs:** - Q: Which events in Winterthur do you cover? A: We support specialist fairs, company anniversaries, and product launches at Eulachhallen, Halle 53, and other Winterthur locations. Winterthur is a growing event destination in the greater Zürich region. ### Davos **URL:** https://messehostessen.ch/davos **Key venues:** Davos Congress Centre, Kongresszentrum Davos, Hotel Seehof, Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Kirchner Museum **Regular events:** World Economic Forum (WEF) **City FAQs:** - Q: Do you have experience with the World Economic Forum (WEF)? A: Yes, the WEF is one of Switzerland's most demanding events. We regularly support partners, delegations, and side events around the WEF. Our staff are discreet, highly professional, and experienced with top international audiences. - Q: Do you also cover events in Davos outside the WEF? A: Absolutely. Davos is a year-round congress destination. We provide staff for medical congresses, corporate retreats, and conferences at the Davos Congress Centre and surrounding hotels. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions (General) ### What does a trade fair hostess cost in Switzerland? You receive a daily rate per hostess from us. Since wages vary by canton, we show you a price range. Transport and meal expenses (CHF 25 per hostess per day) are always included. Try our cost calculator for an instant, non-binding quote. ### What is a Sedcard and do I need one? The Sedcard is completely optional. Without a Sedcard, we make a careful pre-selection of hostesses you can rely on. If you prefer to choose yourself, select the Sedcard option — you'll receive profiles and photos in advance and pick your team personally. ### What languages do your hostesses speak? Our hostesses always speak the regional language plus English — included. In German-speaking Switzerland: German and English. In Romandie: French and English. In Ticino: Italian and English. Additional languages (French, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, etc.) come with a surcharge. ### Can I book hostesses without experience? Yes, and it's more affordable. You should plan a bit more time for onboarding. It can be a great solution when budget matters. The cost calculator shows you the price difference instantly. ### How quickly can I book event staff? We have a large pool of experienced staff and can fulfill even short-notice requests within a few days. Of course, the earlier you book, the better we can accommodate your specific requirements. ### In which cities does kyo offer trade fair hostesses? We operate across all of Switzerland — Messe Zürich, Congress Center Basel, events in Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, and everywhere else. ### What's included in the full-service package? We handle everything: careful hostess selection, targeted training and briefing, complete deployment planning, and on-site project management. Trade fair briefing and customer briefing are always included. ### How does the booking process work? Simple. Send us your inquiry via the contact form or email. We discuss everything together, create a tailored proposal, and take it from there — from staff selection to follow-up. ### How much lead time do you need? Ideally, contact us 2–4 weeks before the event for the perfect team. But thanks to our large pool, we can also handle short-notice bookings within a few days. ### What is your cancellation policy? Free cancellation up to 14 days before the event. 50% fee for cancellations 7–14 days before. 100% for less than 7 days. This is industry standard and protects both you and our staff. ### What payment methods do you accept? Bank transfer (invoice with 30-day net terms) and credit card on request. New customers may need a 50% deposit. Regular customers enjoy flexible payment terms. ### Is there a minimum booking duration? Yes, we book hostesses for a minimum of 4 hours per day. This ensures the effort for travel, briefing, and onboarding is worthwhile. For shorter promotions or sampling actions, we find individual solutions. ### What's included in the price? The daily rate includes: hostess fee, social insurance contributions, trade fair briefing, customer briefing, and our placement fee. Transport and meal expenses (CHF 25/day) are shown separately. No hidden costs. ### Can we adjust the booking afterwards? Yes, adjustments are usually possible up to 7 days before the event. You can increase staff, change schedules, or add services. Reductions follow our cancellation terms proportionally. ### Who is liable for accidents or damages? All our staff are fully insured through kyo (AHV, accident insurance, daily sickness benefits). We hold professional liability insurance for property damage. You as the client are covered. Details are regulated in the placement contract. ### How does payment work exactly? After the event, you receive a detailed invoice by email. Payment is made by bank transfer. Standard terms are 30 days net. For larger events or regular customers, individual arrangements are possible. ### Are there hidden costs or surcharges? No, we are completely transparent. You see all costs upfront in the calculator or proposal. Surcharges for Sundays, holidays, night work, or special language requirements are always clearly stated. What you see is what you pay. --- ## Client Testimonials > "The trade fair hostesses from kyo were instrumental to our fair. With their professional and personable demeanor, they not only delighted our visitors but also authentically and convincingly represented our brand." — **Marc Urech, Project Manager, MCH Messe Schweiz** > "Working with kyo was straightforward and professional from the start. At the booth, the hostesses competently presented our products and actively generated leads. Great service!" — **Jane Smith, Marketing Director, Samsung** > "kyo's hostesses significantly enriched our casino appearance. With their professional and charming aura, they delighted our guests and convincingly represented our brand." — **Nadine Schmid, Marketing Manager, Stadtcasino Baden Group** --- ## Trusted By Messe Zürich, Muse Cosmetics, MCCB, emde, Samsung, Philip Morris, World Economic Forum (WEF), ESMO, Jeep, Dom Pérignon, MCH Messe Schweiz, Stadtcasino Baden Group --- ## Quick Links - Homepage: https://messehostessen.ch - Book now: https://messehostessen.ch/buchen - Cost calculator: https://messehostessen.ch/#kostenkalkulator - Contact: https://messehostessen.ch/#kontakt - Sitemap: https://messehostessen.ch/sitemap.xml ## Multilingual Versions - Deutsch (default): https://messehostessen.ch - Français: https://messehostessen.ch/fr - Italiano: https://messehostessen.ch/it - English: https://messehostessen.ch/en