Airports and Airlines Warn EU Entry/Exit System Could Paralyse Swiss Borders This Summer
Number of Cross-Border Workers in Switzerland Tops 411,000
Geneva Hosts International Cooperation Forum, Eases Entry for 1,500 Delegates From 120 Countries
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Zurich Insurance’s 2026 Business-Travel Outlook finds corporate globetrotters crave more security and flexibility
A Zurich Insurance survey released on 26 February 2026 shows business travellers want stronger safety nets, real-time disruption alerts and greener but still time-efficient itineraries. Swiss employers will need to upgrade duty-of-care and sustainability policies or risk losing talent.
Swiss-EU ‘Bilateral III’ package edges closer as Bern confirms signing date
The Swiss government confirmed on 26 February 2026 that it will sign the long-awaited ‘Bilateral III’ accords with the EU on 2 March. The move reassures companies that free movement, skills recognition and EU programme access are on track, reducing risk for cross-border recruitment and assignments.
Swissport opens new Aspire lounge in Verona, signalling continued Swiss expansion of traveller amenities
On 26 February 2026 Swissport announced the opening of its Catullo Lounge by Aspire at Verona Airport. The Swiss-run facility expands premium options for cross-border business travellers and previews biometric access features that will debut in Geneva later this year.
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.