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Wednesday, 4 January, 2012
Strong franc not slowing holiday rentals
Politicians, exporters and the tourism industry alike have complained the Swiss franc is over-valued. As a result, they say, the Swiss economy is on the verge of tipping into a recession. Federal statistics have shown a clear decline in hotel bookings from eurozone countries, helped only slightly by a boost in tourists from Asia, but there is some good news—in Switzerland’s holiday homes sector. WRS’s Tony Ganzer reports:
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I like the way the first picture reflects Breughel’s “Hunters in the Snow”. Call me a wimp, but I prefer life in the 21st Century - no matter how picturesque “Hunters” looks!
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