Tourism

St.GallenBodenseeArea: One of Switzerland’s Most Attractive Regions

Interview: Karin Jung, Head of the Department of Economics and Labor, Canton St.Gallen In eastern Switzerland, lies the St.GallenBodenseeArea (SGBA), an initiative of the cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. SGBA is one of the largest and the most cost-efficient of the various economic areas of Switzerland, and rests between Munich and…
Swiss Cheese Tackles Global Markets

As global food trends rapidly shift, American palates are changing. There has been an evolution from heavily processed cheeses towards traditionally produced artisan varieties, and specialty European cheeses are particularly gaining popularity in the USA. Cheesemongers know the Swiss have superior standards based on traditional methods. In general, agri-food production standards in the small alpine…
Switzerland’s Number One Holiday Destination

The Canton is entirely mountainous and combines pristine wilderness and breathtaking scenery of snowcapped peaks with modern tourism infrastructure. It holds 1,000 peaks, 615 lakes, 150 valleys, and Switzerland’s only national park. Its Rhine Canyon Ruinaulta is fondly referred to as the “Swiss Grand Canyon”. This beautiful scenery was the inspiration behind Johanna Spyri’s worldwide…
Swiss Hospitality: Fueling the Future Needs of the Industry

The rise in global consumer purchasing power, coupled with developments in digital innovation, has surged an unprecedented growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors in recent years. However with this expansion, comes new challenges, and one of today’s most pressing challenges to the industry is finding and employing qualified individuals to lead companies, and the…
EHL Group: The Global Hospitality Powerhouse

As it celebrates its 126th anniversary, the world’s top hospitality management education group enjoys a unique heritage that enriches its programs, its partnerships and energizes the future careers of its graduates. From its professional training school in the Swiss Alps, just a stone’s throw away from Davos, to its university programs in Lausanne (Switzerland), EHL…
Canton of Grisons: Work where you love to live

Switzerland’s largest Canton offers much more than pristine nature, culturally enriching environments, and thrilling recreational opportunities for tourists. Suitable industrial land is increasingly scarce in Switzerland. With more than 3.2 million square feet of premium industrial zones priced nearly 25% lower than at alternative Swiss metropolitan areas, the Canton of Grisons provides one of the…
Boosting the Attractiveness of Grisons as a Base for Global Operations

Interview: Marcus Caduff, Head of the Department for Economic and Social Affairs, Canton of Grisons How do you assess the competitiveness Grisons as a base for global operations? We host the annual meeting of the WEF in Davos, and are famous for tourism in several hotspots such as St. Moritz, Laax oder Arosa-Lenzerheide. In business,…
Luxury Aviation

Privately owned and chartered aircraft arrive to Davos symbolizing a thriving sector With Richard Gaona at the helm, Comlux has transformed as a Swiss-based service provider in the fields of business aviation, transaction and completion services, into a diversified global operation continuing to rapidly expand. Gaona is committed to continuously setting new standards in the…
Discover the Canton of Glarus

A hidden gem in Switzerland, Glarus offers Swiss benefits at a cost advantage One hour outside Zurich lies the Canton of Glarus, a picturesque, business friendly industrial region within the Greater Zurich Area. It is home to award winning tourism destinations and wonders such as the geologic UNESCO world heritage site of the Tectonic Arena…
The Midlands: Ireland’s Hidden Heartland

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is the newest Irish tourism brand, exposing the magic of the midlands region. For over a century, Ireland has been on the top of Americans’ travel destinations, but only recently has the midlands been given the recognition it deserves. Often, investment will follow tourism, and Paddy Mahon, Chief Executive of Longford County…
Discover Meath: The Birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East

Meath County has a colorful history, stemming as the seat of the High King of Ireland, and as such has been colloquially dubbed “The Royal County.” It is home to the UNESCO designated World Heritage Site: Newgrange, an ancient burial site older than the Great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge. The County’s significance is also…
An Irish Adventure Awaits

Low hangingclouds sweep across a completely still lake. The water reflects a colorful mountain range. With only the sound of a tussle of leaves blowing in the wind, and a breath of fresh country air, you know – this is Ireland. From the warm welcome on arrival, Irish taxi drivers are well-known for being excellent…
Dublin: A Melting Pot

Ireland’s first Japanese restaurant celebrates Dublin’s vibrant demographics Derek and Graham Ryan, Group Founder and Director of award-winning, Yamamori Group restaurants and bars, have firsthand witnessed the evolution of Dublin becoming a global melting pot. With nearly 25 years since the original restaurant’s opening, the Group now delivers unique culinary adventures across three thriving restaurants…
Interview: Ciarán Hayes, Chief Executive, Sligo County Council

Sligo Witnessing Unprecedented Investment Ireland’s new hub for innovation? Sligo is not only a stunning location for tourism, but also a highly practical destination for business, with attractive incentives, high levels of infrastructure, and the ambition to become a ‘smart city.’ What is Sligo’s track record for attracting multinationals? Sligo has an established track record of…
Interview: Seamus Neely, Chief Executive, Donegal County Council

Donegal’s FinTech Hub Develops Letterkenny designated Regional Growth Center in the National Planning Framework How do you assess Donegal’s economy? Donegal’s economy is performing strongly, and employment is on the rise. The county has a thriving fin-tech hub, and a significant FDI track record. 75% of investors are continuously growing their operations and Donegal’s indigenous…
Ireland’s Regions Seek Investment

Interview: John Mulholland Chief Executive Laois County Council What is your economic forecast for County Laois? County Laois has benefited from nearly 700 million euro in public national infrastructure projects over the past two decades. These projects connected Laois’ central location to Ireland’s west and east coasts. The county benefitted from its strategic location in…
Interview: Dr. Pat Gallagher, Chief Executive, Westmeath County Council

Westmeath: In the Heart of Ireland How do you assess Westmeath’s economy? Westmeath’s two biggest towns, Athlone and Mullingar, have their own distinct economies that have developed backed by the regions central location, developed motorway network, excellent utilities, and highly educated workforce. Mullingar is one hour from Dublin by car, train or bus and has…
Interview: Joan Martin, Chief Executive, Louth County Council

Louth County: The Land of Legends Although Louth may be Ireland’s smallest county, it has plenty to offer. It is the second most densely populated county in the nation, outside of Dublin. The majority of Louth’s population resides in its two largest towns of Drogheda and Dundalk. Joan Martin, Chief Executive of Louth County Council…
Interview: Moira Murrell, Chief Executive, Kerry County Council

Kerry: A Stunning Place to Work Quality of life, the availability of a skilled workforce, ease of access, fiber-based broadband and government incentives combine to provide a positive business environment How are Ireland’s rural regions developing? There currently is a strong national focus on the development of Ireland’s regions and their improved interconnectivity. Kerry increasingly…
Interview: Osama Bishai, Chief Executive Officer, Orascom Construction

Orascom Construction is a leading global engineering and construction contractor primarily focused on infrastructure, industrial and high-end commercial projects in the Middle East, North Africa, the United States, and the Pacific Rim for public and private clients. The Group also develops and invests in infrastructure opportunities. What is your outlook for Egypt’s economy? We see incredibly…
Interview: Prof Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail, President, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASMT)

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport is a regional university operated by the Arab League which runs programs in marine transportation, business, engineering and is quickly growing its curriculum to ensure recent graduates meet labor market requirements. Established in 1972, the multi-purpose & multi-task institution specialized on offering its services to Arab…
Interview: Ayman Ismail, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dar Al Mimar Group (DMG)

Dar Al Mimar Group (DMG) is the largest vertically integrated holding covering real estate development in Egypt. The group focuses on world-class standards and operates in three sectors: engineering, real estate, and hospitality through its subsidiaries. Since 2005 Mountain View is among Egypt’s leading private property development companies. DMG has developed and now manages over…
Interview: Mohammed Saad Eldin, Chairman, Saad Eldin Group

Saad Eldin Group. The highly diversified vertically integrated Oil & Gas holding was founded in 1985 and is focused on servicing LPG, LNG, CNG and other industrial gases. Saad Eldin Group subsidiaries and factories are dedicated to manufacturing, filling and delivering of gas cylinders throughout Egypt. Its facilities include gas processing plants, LPG container manufacturing…
Interview: Maged Ezz Eldeen, Country Senior Partner, PwC Egypt

How have Egypt’s economic reforms affected the competitiveness of the economy? Egypt’s unprecedented macroeconomic and business legislation reform measures are bearing positively on the country’s competitive standing. For the first time in eight years, Egypt’s ranking on the global competitiveness report witnessed a significant jump of 15 places in 2017. Underpinning this was a remarkable…