Zurich Insurance’s 2026 Business-Travel Outlook finds corporate globetrotters crave more security and flexibility
Swiss-EU ‘Bilateral III’ package edges closer as Bern confirms signing date
Swissport opens new Aspire lounge in Verona, signalling continued Swiss expansion of traveller amenities
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Travel buyers converge on Zurich for 18th Swiss Travel Management Forum, focus on EES and sustainable itineraries
Zurich’s Swiss Travel Management Forum on 26 February 2026 zeroed in on the forthcoming EU Entry/Exit System, new Swiss carbon-reporting duties and the tax implications of work-from-anywhere policies. Companies were urged to embed immigration and sustainability metrics directly into booking tools.
Geneva hosts 5th International Cooperation Forum as Switzerland links humanitarian aid to mobility access
Opening in Geneva on 26 February 2026, the IC Forum put mobility at the heart of humanitarian effectiveness. Switzerland tabled proposals for fast-track visas and urged Schengen partners to ensure the new biometric border rules do not delay emergency teams.
Switzerland and EU Set to Sign Comprehensive “Bilaterals III” Package on 2 March
Bern confirmed that the Switzerland–EU “Bilaterals III” package will be signed on 2 March 2026. The deal bundles market-access, research, energy and institutional accords and promises to stabilise the Free Movement of Persons rules that underpin Swiss–EU labour mobility. Companies can expect clearer assignment procedures but should prepare for new compliance obligations once Swiss voters and Parliament ratify the package.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Becomes Mandatory Today—Key Impact for Swiss Travellers
The UK’s ETA system enters full enforcement on 25 February 2026. Swiss citizens—previously able to enter visa-free—must now apply online, pay £16 and receive digital clearance before travel. Missing an ETA means denied boarding, so Swiss firms should add ETA checks to their business-travel processes.
EU Visa Working Party Schedules 3 March Session with Switzerland to Review Policy Strategy and Georgia Suspension
A Council notice issued on 25 February 2026 calls EU and Schengen-associated states—including Switzerland—to a Visa Working Party meeting on 3 March. The agenda covers the Commission’s updated visa-policy strategy and a briefing on a potential suspension of visa-free travel for Georgia—issues that could later influence Swiss border controls and business-travel compliance.