Switzerland’s ailing tourism sector turns to Federer for help
The money he gets from Switzerland Tourism will go towards helping disadvantaged children in Switzerland, Federer said.
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Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has been recruited as an “ambassador” to help promote his home country’s tourism sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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El debilitado sector turístico suizo pide ayuda a Federer
The winner of 20 grand slam titles has begun a long-term collaboration with Switzerland Tourism to help promote its “energising nature” and attract guests, the national tourism board said on Monday.
“I’ve always felt like I’ve represented Switzerland, not just through the Olympic Games or team competitions,” said Federer, who turns 40 in August.
“I’ve been very proud to do that for the 22 years that I’ve been on tour. I’ve always felt like an ambassador to the country so to do this was a logical step.”
Switzerland Tourism said they were planning joint promotional projects worldwide, beginning in European cities, followed by the United States, then Asia and the Pacific region.
“The support is urgently needed right now, after the biggest tourism crisis since the Second World War,” it said.
Federer and Switzerland Tourism have not revealed exactly how much he will earn for his tourism work. But they said the money would go towards his foundation, which helps disadvantaged children in Switzerland and southern Africa. The tennis star said the funds would be invested in playgrounds in Switzerland.
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