The World Economic Forum confirmed on 13 January that US President Donald Trump will attend WEF 2026 accompanied by more than 300 officials—five Cabinet secretaries, senior advisers and extensive support staff—constituting the largest American contingent in the event’s 55-year history. Swiss authorities now face the challenge of integrating dozens of U.S. Air Force transports and Secret-Service charter flights into an already over-subscribed slot system at Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports.
Hotel capacity in Davos is reported at 95 percent, with remaining four-star rooms priced above CHF 1,500 per night—double last year’s rates. Local travel-management companies say demand for last-minute Schengen visas has spiked, and WEF security now requires passport scans for all foreign staff and bilateral-meeting participants 72 hours in advance.
At this stage, travellers scrambling for last-minute documentation may find specialised support invaluable. VisaHQ, for instance, can fast-track Schengen visa applications, coordinate courier deliveries and monitor status updates in real time; its Switzerland portal (https://www.visahq.com/switzerland/) also offers guidance on entry requirements for accompanying staff and family members, helping delegations submit compliant paperwork before the 72-hour WEF security deadline.
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The Graubünden cantonal police, reinforced by up to 5,000 Swiss soldiers, will institute random ID checks on the Landquart–Davos rail line, while motorway tunnels may close temporarily for motorcades. Accreditation desks warn that incomplete personal-data submissions could delay badge issuance and hotel check-in, potentially derailing side events.
Corporate mobility teams are advising delegates to avoid off-site meetings and to finalise ground-transport plans early, given likely road closures and restricted helicopter corridors. Airlines also caution that late equipment changes could cost valuable take-off and landing slots, forcing reroutes via Basel or Milan.
Although the unprecedented scale adds complexity, Swiss organisers view the high-profile attendance as a vote of confidence in the country’s security and logistical capabilities. For business travellers, meticulous advance planning will be critical to navigate heightened scrutiny and scarce resources.
Hotel capacity in Davos is reported at 95 percent, with remaining four-star rooms priced above CHF 1,500 per night—double last year’s rates. Local travel-management companies say demand for last-minute Schengen visas has spiked, and WEF security now requires passport scans for all foreign staff and bilateral-meeting participants 72 hours in advance.
At this stage, travellers scrambling for last-minute documentation may find specialised support invaluable. VisaHQ, for instance, can fast-track Schengen visa applications, coordinate courier deliveries and monitor status updates in real time; its Switzerland portal (https://www.visahq.com/switzerland/) also offers guidance on entry requirements for accompanying staff and family members, helping delegations submit compliant paperwork before the 72-hour WEF security deadline.
The Graubünden cantonal police, reinforced by up to 5,000 Swiss soldiers, will institute random ID checks on the Landquart–Davos rail line, while motorway tunnels may close temporarily for motorcades. Accreditation desks warn that incomplete personal-data submissions could delay badge issuance and hotel check-in, potentially derailing side events.
Corporate mobility teams are advising delegates to avoid off-site meetings and to finalise ground-transport plans early, given likely road closures and restricted helicopter corridors. Airlines also caution that late equipment changes could cost valuable take-off and landing slots, forcing reroutes via Basel or Milan.
Although the unprecedented scale adds complexity, Swiss organisers view the high-profile attendance as a vote of confidence in the country’s security and logistical capabilities. For business travellers, meticulous advance planning will be critical to navigate heightened scrutiny and scarce resources.
