Will Sion suffer negative economic impact?
Sion estimated that becoming host town for the 2006 Olympics would provide a major economic boost for the region, particularly in tourism. But after the failed bid there are now fears that Sion and the whole Canton of Valais may suffer economically.
This content was published on June 21, 1999
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