Air-Force One detour delays Trump’s Zurich arrival, but WEF flight schedule holds
Unapproved Winterthur rally blocks bus hub, briefly paralysing city transit
Swiss police deploy special border-control powers as WEF 2026 opens in Davos
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Record influx of 3,000+ leaders to Davos creates busiest travel week in Swiss history
More than 3,000 delegates and 65 heads of state began arriving on 19 January, forcing Zurich and Geneva airports to impose unprecedented slot and parking restrictions. Road and rail links into Davos face tight security screening, and air-space LS-R 13 is closed. Companies need contingency plans for flight delays, hotel shortages and higher travel costs.
‘House of Switzerland’ returns to Davos – CHF 130,000 deal secures networking hub for international partners
Bern has confirmed a CHF 130k payment to secure the ‘House of Switzerland’ hospitality space at WEF 2026. The venue provides a semi-secure zone for bilateral meetings and corporate receptions, offering mobility advantages such as simplified badge access and reduced transit between Davos checkpoints.