In economic and political terms, Switzerland is doing better than almost any other nation in the world. What does it do better than others? What’s behind its competitive edge? And how can it stay on top? German economist and exponent of classical liberalism Gerd Habermann offers his take on a small but extraordinary country. Whether … Continue reading Switzerland’s Seven Secrets for Success
Spenglers Hotel in Davos successfully passed the certification audit by Swiss Hotel Association hotelleriesuisse to receive 4-stars In early January 2017, Spenglers Hotel Davos successfully passed the certification audit by Swiss Hotel Association hotelleriesuisse to receive 4-star hotel status. The status will be officially awarded in Q1 of 2017. Swiss Hotel Association hotelleriesuisse represents 2000 … Continue reading Spengler’s Hotel in Davos Receive 4-star Hotel Status
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland 17-20 January Responsive and Responsible Leadership Global events this year have reminded decision-makers that the more complex a system, the greater a community’s concern about its future. The weakening of multiple systems has eroded confidence at the national, regional and global levels. And, in the absence of innovative and credible steps towards their … Continue reading World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017
Fintech was every banker’s buzzword at the World Economic Forum, as leaders of the world’s largest financial companies both touted the potential of new innovations and leaned on regulators to control the startups threatening parts of their business. Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer John Cryan predicted the disappearance of physical cash within a decade. … Continue reading Biggest Global Banks in Davos: We’re All Fintech Innovators Now
Affordable housing for all is an ambitious goal but an agenda that Jonathan Reckford hopes to move forward as one of the 2,500-plus delegates at Davos this year. It’s his ninth visit to the conference in Switzerland. Since 2005, he has led Habitat for Humanity International as chief executive officer. The nonprofit builds or renovates … Continue reading The Story Behind One Charity CEOs Davos Ambitions
It’s that time of year again. Time for the world’s elite — heads of state, chief executives, academics, artists and celebrities — to take over a tiny Swiss town for the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering. From the parties to the panels and private dinners, more than 2,500 attendees from over 100 countries will convene … Continue reading Who Are The Most Connected in Davos
By Lucy Marcus Climate change was again a big topic at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. BBC Capital columnist and corporate governance expert Lucy Marcus asked attendees at a private dinner hosted by the New York Times’s Tom Friedman what they think is next for climate change prevention efforts, be it moves … Continue reading Climate change: What Davos execs say is next
We will never achieve gender equality unless everyone – girls, boys, women, men – are involved. That, in a nutshell, was Emma Watson’s message in Davos, where she came to launch UN Women’s new HeforShe website. The UN Women Goodwill Ambassador was interviewing 10 male CEOs who have committed to advancing gender parity. The companies … Continue reading Emma Watson in Davos: Gender equality would be the ‘single biggest stimulus to the economy’
Nowhere will the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution be felt more than in the world of work. It was a hot topic for discussion at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos. Here’s our line-up of what the experts are saying about it. 1. “The current system feels broken,” said Jonas Prising, CEO of … Continue reading 11 experts in Davos on the future of work
After the first phase of rebuilding the public could visit Splengler Hotel on Friday and Saturday. The keys have been officially handed on Thursday. The official handover of the keys on Thursday evening, as well as two open days officially concluded the first construction phase of the Spengler hotel . It is amazing what the … Continue reading Where History Meets Modernity?