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Every corner has been hammered, punched and drilled. These days, Davos resembles a huge construction site. Everything will be clean when the World Economic Forum enters its 54th round on Monday. There is currently no one coming or going at the Grandhotel Steigenberger Belvédère, one of the most famous addresses in Europe’s highest city, but nearly 100 workers are working. “We have been closed since January 2 for renovations for the WEF,” says hotel manager Hans-Rudolf Rütti (64).
The on-site swimming pool, which now serves as an event venue, will also be transformed. Only the no jumping sign reminds you that swimming normally takes place here. The rooms are also given high brightness. “We have high-level guests from the business world and politics,” Rütti said. He doesn’t know yet who will come to him. “We understand that sometimes the only guests are at the door.” Political celebrities such as Bill Clinton (77) and Angela Merkel (69) have stayed at Grandhotel Steigenberger in the past.
“Money is coming to Davos”
Construction work on the streets of Davos also keeps residents busy. Most people know the procedure well and carry it out step by step. “It is important that we do this well and professionally,” says Dagmar Weber (56). “This is a calling card for Switzerland.” Moncillo Trujanovic (72) also sees the situation this way. “Everyone comes here, money comes too. “I hope it adds something to the world.”
Residents aren’t the only ones stressed out as they prepare for the WEF. The security forces are also stricter than ever this year: “We still have the Ukraine conference on Sunday, so our emergency services are deployed earlier,” explains Walter Schlegel, commander of the cantonal police in Graubunden. The tense situation in the world requires increased attention from security forces: “This year we are focusing more on personal protection and additional protective measures.” How many people will be deployed is confidential. However, it is planned to assign a maximum of 5,000 security forces to the WEF.
In addition to the weekly “Economic Briefing” newsletter on Friday, the Blick economics team will publish a daily “WEF Briefing” from Tuesday next week, containing the most important news about the meeting of the global elite in Davos. Not yet subscribed to the “Economic Briefing”? Here you will find the link to exclusive insights and views on the world of business and politics. The daily “WEF briefing” will arrive in email inboxes next week at the normal time of 9am.
In addition to the weekly “Economic Briefing” newsletter on Friday, the Blick economics team will publish a daily “WEF Briefing” from Tuesday next week, containing the most important news about the meeting of the global elite in Davos. Not yet subscribed to the “Economic Briefing”? Here you will find the link to exclusive insights and views on the world of business and politics. The daily “WEF briefing” will arrive in email inboxes next week at the normal time of 9am.
Test for four-legged friends
In addition to manpower, the army also relies on four-legged reinforcements. Protection and rescue dogs used at the World Economic Forum must first be tested.
The Dogs need to complete five positions shortly before the WEF. “For example, they need to be able to patrol, detect people in cordoned off areas and, finally, defend soldiers in emergency situations,” explains Commander Lukas Rentsch (30). dog sitter company. Exams are successful. «Everyone has passed so far. I look forward to a successful deployment at WEF 2024.”
Source :Blick
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