While traveling Switzerland and exploring its arts and architecture, one can find many monuments that commemorate the important milestones in Swiss history. Switzerland, situated in the heart of Western Europe, shares much of its history with neighboring countries. The country was forming during many centuries, little by little its regions were merging into one confederation until … Continue reading History of Switzerland
Davos
Plan Your Vacation in Davos
Davos is a village in the Graubünden in the east of Switzerland. Davos is being visited by many tourists in winter and summer. Davos is the largest resort in the Alps for mountain holidays. In winter snow sports activities and the beautiful views of the Alps are the main reason tourists come here. The best … Continue reading Plan Your Vacation in Davos
What You Know About Switzerland?
The Swiss National Park The Swiss National Park, founded in 1914, is the oldest in the Alps. Thanks to the strict conservation of nature – one is not allowed to leave the hiking paths – ibexes, chamois, marmots, northern hares, lizards and innumerable birds can be observed in the wild. The visitors’ center in Zernez … Continue reading What You Know About Switzerland?
Spenglers Hotel Davos receives 4-stars from Swiss Hotel Association
At the end of March 2017, Spenglers Hotel Davos, located in one of the oldest and most popular Swiss resorts, received an official four-star certificate from Swiss Hotel Association. In early January 2017, Spenglers Hotel Davos successfully passed the certification audit by Swiss Hotel Association to qualify for the certificate. The auditing commission of the … Continue reading Spenglers Hotel Davos receives 4-stars from Swiss Hotel Association
The Grand Opening of Spenglers Hotel and Holsboer Residences in Davos
2 March 2017 at Davos (Switzerland) – VIYM is pleased to announce the official opening of the 4-star Spenglers Hotel in Davos. The Spenglers Hotel’s technical opening took place on 15 December 2016, on the eve of the World Economic Forum and marked the completion of the first phase of the project to restore the … Continue reading The Grand Opening of Spenglers Hotel and Holsboer Residences in Davos
On our radar: Understanding Davos
Six months before Black Tuesday, the Wall Street Crash of 1929, two German philosophers met to debate in a Swiss town that was trying to make a name for itself as a center for intellectual tourism, Davos. The previous year Einstein had lectured there and played violin to entertain visitors. The philosophical protagonists were Ernst … Continue reading On our radar: Understanding Davos
Spengler’s Hotel in Davos Receive 4-star Hotel Status
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
Biggest Global Banks in Davos: We’re All Fintech Innovators Now
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
The Story Behind One Charity CEOs Davos Ambitions
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