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WEF elite, up close and personal

From 1996 to 2011, Ernst Wyrsch was the hotelier at the five-star Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère. During the WEF he always welcomed the forum’s most prominent guests. For example, Bill Clinton stayed with Wyrsch 11 times. Angela Merkel, Kofi Annan and Pelé also stayed at the Steigenberger during the WEF.

(Photos: Marcel Giger)

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