?? Manifesto #20/100: Zermatt’s Success – Co-ownership in Swiss Hospitality ?????

?? Short Principle: "Shared ownership creates wealth, preserves culture, and builds lasting communities and partnerships."

?? Introduction

In the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn ??, Zermatt is more than just a luxury ski resort, it’s a model for sustainable economic success.

Unlike other tourist destinations dominated by global hotel chains and faceless corporations, Zermatt has kept its wealth within the community, thanks to a unique co-ownership model that ensures:

? Local families remain in control of their businesses

? Investors earn long-term, stable returns ??

? The town’s cultural identity stays intact ??

? Tourism revenue benefits the entire community, not just a few big players ??

The secret? Co-ownership. Instead of selling out to the highest bidder, locals and investors work together to own, manage, and sustain the hospitality industry.

Could this be a blueprint for the future of real estate investment? The answer is yes.

??? The Zermatt Model: A Town That Owns Its Future

Zermatt has achieved something rare: it has kept its soul while thriving economically.

How? By ensuring that key real estate assets - especially hotels, are co-owned by locals and not just controlled by large corporations.

Many hotels in Zermatt are still in the hands of local families, who, instead of selling, offer shared ownership structures that allow outside investors to participate without taking full control.

?? Preserving Local Control – Unlike in cities where global developers push locals out, Zermatt’s model ensures that residents keep decision-making power over their town’s future.

?? Wealth Circulates in the Community – Profits from tourism don’t just leave the town but get reinvested into local businesses, infrastructure, and preservation efforts.

?? Sustainable Growth Over Speculation – Because properties are owned with long-term stability in mind, there’s less pressure for unsustainable expansion or short-term cash grabs.

This isn’t just about fairness, it’s about smart economics.

?? What Co-Ownership Means for Investors

Investors still make strong profits in Zermatt. But the model ensures long-term gains over risky short-term speculation.

? Stable, predictable revenue from tourism ??

? Asset appreciation from high-demand, limited-supply real estate ???

? A partnership with locals, ensuring sustainable operations ??

? Ethical investment with a positive economic and cultural impact ??

Smart investors don’t just chase quick profits, they build lasting wealth.

This is what makes Zermatt a case study in how real estate can be both highly profitable and deeply sustainable.

?? Assetto: Bringing Co-Ownership to More Destinations

What if we could bring the Zermatt model to other iconic or high-value tourist destinations?

Assetto is creating a new way to invest in real estate, where:

?? Investors and communities co-own hotels, commercial spaces, and cultural landmarks ???

?? Profits are generated consistently (monthly/quarterly), while preserving the long-term value of the asset ??

?? Locals stay in control, ensuring that cities and heritage sites aren’t stripped of their character ???

Venice, Rome, Prague, Santorini - imagine if these places followed the Zermatt model instead of falling victim to over-commercialization.

With Assetto, this vision is becoming reality.

?? Revolutionary Call to Action

?? The future of real estate isn’t corporate monopolies, it’s co-ownership.

Co-owned real estate is resilient, sustainable, and profitable. It balances financial returns with community impact, ensuring that investors win alongside local economies.

?? Would you invest in a co-owned hospitality venture like those in Zermatt? Tell us in the comments! ??

But let’s not stop at Zermatt.

?? For too long, real estate has been controlled by a handful of powerful corporations, squeezing communities, draining local wealth, and turning the world’s most beautiful places into soulless assets for maximum short-term profit.

?? This ends now. The model of ownership is changing.

Assetto is the revolution that brings ownership back to the people. We are breaking the monopoly of the few and proving that real estate can be owned, operated, and profited from by those who actually care about its future.

?? Imagine if more destinations followed this model. Venice. Santorini. Prague. The Alps. The French Riviera. These places are too valuable to be lost to speculation.

It’s time to stand up for sustainable, smart, and ethical investments that don’t just extract profits, but create wealth that lasts generations.

?? Invest wisely. Own strategically. Shape the future.

Are you ready to take back control of real estate? Join us.

Viva la Revolución! - Assetto Team