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The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau. Representing the leading conference destinations, national event organizers as well as transport companies, the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau offers free of charge independent assistance in planning your event in Switzerland. Your one-stop solution
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Research appropriate destinations and venues Refer contact details Assist with site inspections Provide access to online picture & video library Offer case-by-case support
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Switzerland at its best.
Environmentally conscious.
And the winner is...
Green oasis
1st position at the The Global Innovation Index (2015, 5th time in a row!) ■ 1st position at Yale’s Environmental Performance Index (2015, 2nd time in a row!) ■ Among the top 10 in the Mercer Quality of Living survey ■ Zurich Airport as Europe’s Leading Airport (2015 World Travel Awards,
9 entirely car-free destinations Recycling from individuals to hotel chains: 95% old glass and 81% PET containers are being recycled ■ 30% of the country is covered with forest/woodland ■ 3,100 mi / 5,000 km long rail network practically all electrified
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Over 120 weekly direct flights from the USA & Canada 2 international airports (Zurich and Geneva) 10-minute ride by train from airports to downtown Excellent public transportation system throughout the country
Value for money. Added value Own currency – Swiss Francs (CHF) Lowest VAT in Europe ■ Tipping included ■ Breakfast is often included in room rate ■ Free public transportation in numerous destinations
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Hundreds of international headquarters in Switzerland Commodity trading Cleantech Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medtech Information and communication technology Financial and insurance
Fall #INLOVEWITH SWITZERLAND Switzerland just works. Reliability, punctuality, authenticity and political and economic stability have become Swiss trademarks. Combine this with the country’s natural beauty and scenic diversity and your events are bound to become a success.
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8.2 million population 15,940 mi² / 41,280 km² (less than one third of NY State) 4 languages, 4 cultures 4 seasons 5 neighboring countries Palm trees to glaciers, cities to villages, mountains to lakes
Venue openings Hotel Nomad****, Basel - January 2016 65 rooms ■ Bürgenstock Resort*****, Lake Lucerne Region - 2017 3 hotels with 400 rooms ■ The Circle, Zurich Airport - 2019 Hyatt Regency & Place hotels with 550 rooms ■
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All information is correct at the time of printing (Summer 2017), but subject to change.
Your contacts in North America. Caroline Pidroni
Natalie Horn
Director of Sales and Marketing North America Phone: +1 212 757 5944 ext. 236 caroline.pidroni@switzerland.com
Project Manager North America Phone: +1 212 757 5944 ext. 237 natalie.horn@switzerland.com
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