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THE SWITZERLANDER Winter Edition 2015

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Upon arrival at the airport, « Heidi & Peter » welcome guests and distribute a nice welcome packet, useful for the days to come. We depart from the airport on board a deluxe coach and we make our way to the destination. In the afternoon we organise an informal meeting explaining the arrangements for the days to come and what to expect, but not everything will be unveiled. After the meeting, all guests participate to a cocktail making activity, the perfect ice breaking event and prelude to our dinner party – a delicious fondue dinner with local entertainment. The following day is a day of skiing with an après skiing party and delicious dinner in a quaint restaurant with the fireplace and the opera singer as a guests star!

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The third day is, to our signature event, consisting of a helicopter flights and a surprising picnic on a glacier, blankets, flowers, gourmet food, ice carving logo making by a dynamic sculptor are some of the « ingredients » of this specially designed event. The farewell evening is organised in a mountain hut with special touches such as horse sleigh rides, private cable car, Ice and Fire show, electric violin performance and a DJ to dance the night away. The last day, guests gather around a buffet brunch before boarding a private transfer back to the airport…but surprises may not be over yet!!! Shall we pick up the hitchhikers on the side of the road?

A winter incentive

SWITZERLAND « a la CARTE »

SWITZERLAND - Small picturesque paradise set in the heart of Europe. Four languages, four cultures and a quantity of pure fresh air!

PERFECT setting for an authentic winter weekend - snow-covered mountains, typical wooden chalets and rustic restaurants, all combined with great scenery and fun activities.

SWITZERLAND « a la carte »

Winter incentive exclusive

Only CHF 799.00 per person

(Based on a minimum of 25 persons)

Contact us now for more information!

Rate includes: Meet and greet at the airport by our staff

2 hours round-trip coach transfer from Geneva or Zurich Airport

2 nights 4* hotel in single room with buffet breakfast

Typical Swiss dinner or fondue with 1/3 bottle of wine & coffee

One full day ski Winter bag with our WS fun accessories

to warm you up

Welcome Swiss (a Welcome Group member) has 40 years of proven experience in Switzerland combined this with a passion for showcasing Switzerland as a MICE destination while delivering proposals and events that match your needs.

We possess extensive local expertise, resources and knowledge, specializing in the design and implementation of activities, tours, events program logistics and transportation in Switzerland as well as in the French and Italian Alps.

Over the years we have built a solid relationship with our suppliers and partners thus we guarantee the best value for money for all our clients.

Avenue du Tribunal-Federal 34 PO Box 1555

CH-1001 Lausanne Switzerland Tel: +41 21 341 41 50

info@welcome-swiss.com www.welcome-swiss.com

Welcome Swiss Your Swiss DMC

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A rather small country, located in the very heart of Europe, a vibrant destination made of stunning diversity: 4 national languages, diverse culture and mentality, religion, food and much more. It can happen in a blink of an eye leaving you speechless… but always wanting more. Watches, picture postcard landscapes, chocolate making, cows, alpine peaks and crystal clear lakes are just a few of the outstanding Swiss assets.

The visitor is dazzled and intrigued when visiting cosmopolitan cities such as Zurich, Basel and Geneva that contrast quite with cities like Bern or Lucerne, as well as smaller winter and summer resorts. There is everything for all tastes and desires; a trip to

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Switzerland exceeds any “estimated” expectations.

For wine lovers, the Ticino and Valais regions offer the finest vine grapes grown in the most spectacular vineyards setting. The mountain highlife is world renown with Zermatt, St Moritz, Interlaken, Gstaad, Verbier and more. The Jungfrau Mountain and Schilthorn, a James Bond film setting, are a favourite for the visitors from all over the world.

Plan an event to Switzerland and you will pamper your guests! - this is the country of sophistication and simplicity, reliability and punctuality, exciting winter and summer sport activities, diversity of experiences within the same

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excursion. Whatever you are looking for, Switzerland is a chocolate box bursting with the most varied and delicious flavours.

When you think of Switzerland, think of Welcome Swiss and enhance the success of your event. Try a vintage car rally, an « Orient Express like » train journey through spectacular landscapes or venture into neighbouring Italy, France or Germany. For the really adventurous, maybe a Glacier experience, panoramic helicopter flights or hot air balloon ride over the ravines - the list is endless. Welcome Swiss creates and tailors solutions that go beyond your expectations.

Keep it on ice! Teams are formed and given instructions then it’s time to put chisel to ice. Any theme can be used for the sculpture depending budget and time available. The ice sculpting activity is a great way to get teams working together to design and plan, then to actually produce. Working with ice blocks keeps teams on the move !

Small is beautiful

THE city in the snow Davos - Meet the STARS in St Moritz - Come up SLOW down GSTAAD - THE new place to BE Andermatt - The one and only Zermatt - For the

High flyers VERBIER - Meet the EXPECTATIONS Crans Montana - The

surprising DESTINATION Villars - The imposing mountains GRINDELWALD The holiday paradise Arosa - The mecca of skiing Chamonix Beyond expectations COURCHEVEL - THE charming village Megève - tradition of luxury Meribel - The ski arena of Avoriaz - The glamorous Cortina - Pearl of mountains Madonna di campiglio - JUST for skiing Bormio - The SUNNY side of the Mont-Blanc

Courmayeur - The ITALIAN perspective of the MATTERHORN

THE SWITZERLANDER Winter Edition 2015

A real “Ice-breaker”

THE BEST OF ALPS, OUR DESTINATIONS

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Anyone seeking and adrenalin kick will find it in the Swiss/French and Italian Alps: speed flying, heli-skiing, ice-climbing, Husky dog racing, first flying, night sledging, snow bike racing…

The sledge ride through the winter landscape at night and the delicious cheese fondue in the cozy mountain restaurant will remain unforgettable.

Ice karting - The entire racetrack is made of snow. Steep ice curves and speeds up to 50km/h guarantee an adrenalin rush. The track is a challenge even for the best of drivers.

The Eiger Run -Switzerland’s most spectacular tobogganing descent. The route ends up along the foot of the Eiger and passes directly under the legendary North Face.

Build your own village – if you are not satisfied with the beauty of village, then why not build your own? Picture your guests building a personalized igloo village and eat a delicious fondue, there is something magic about it.

Ski touring – Combine a workout session whilst enjoying the peace of the mountain, not for everyone!

Survival skills – a rather dynamic event consisting in various snow and ice based activities, from rescue skills to ice climbing.

The Olympic Games – the Swiss/fun version of the serious Games - imagine a relay race where guests need to dress as Heidi & Peter, build a

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sledge and cover a given distance, cross country skiing on 6 meter long ski and much more.

Snowmobiling – a ski safari on board snowmobiles, a combination of fun and adrenalin activity in stunning environment.

Snowkite - an alternative to more conventional forms of skiing or boarding, thrill seekers can experience being pulled along on skis or a board by wind-powered snow kite.

Air board - A winter hit- the epitome of nature and adventure. Walk up in snowshoes, leaving fresh footprints and crossing undisturbed woods and slopes under thick snow. On reaching the summit, there’s time for a rest and a refreshing cup of hot tea before the descent: a thrilling dash down the snow slope on your belly.

Horse drawn carriage ride – Slow down, unwind and relax. Here is a way for admiring the silence of the nature and bring a little romance to your winter break.

Driving on ice – Winter is generally regarded as a time of calm and contemplation and of course one can spend the winter relaxing comfortably by the fire. But we wouldn’t be Welcome Swiss if we did not take a different attitude towards this convention. In fact it is possible to « use » snow & ice as an opportunity to learn how to behave behind the wheel in winter. We bring the cars you bring your skills!

THE SWITZERLANDER Winter Edition 2015

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THE SWITZERLANDER

Luxury and style keeping within budget! Decorated in natural wood and regional slate, the 62 rooms and suites measuring 29 to 70 square metres offer the highest degree of comfort. The hotel offers you two conference rooms in modular layout, each measuring 90 square metres. Completely designed with natural light, these working spaces can accommodate groups of 100 persons and more. Superb Spa facilities of 2200m2. Skiing - The region of the Four Valleys comprises the mountain stations of Nendaz, Verbier, Veysonnaz, Thyon and la Tzoumaz - the biggest connected skiing region in Switzerland, and the third biggest in Europe. The Four Valleys region offers you 412 km of pistes and ski routes, of which nearly 200 km are of moderate to extreme difficulty. The Mont-Fort peak, situated in the centre of the region, rises to an altitude of 3330 metres and offers a fabulous view of other summits such as the Cervin, the Grand Combin and Mont Blanc.

Winter Edition 2015

Hotel Nendaz 4 Vallees & SPA

Hotel Chedi Andermatt – Becoming bigger and bigger on the map The five-star deluxe The Chedi hotel is a unique blend of tradition and modernity. 104 spacious rooms and suites with terrace. An open fireplace, soft leather armchairs and sofas, dark wooden floors and panoramic windows with views of the Alps practically bring the mountain landscape into the cosy indoors. The Chedi Andermatt, would be spectacular even in Moritz, but has even more effect for being in the heart of this previously little-known resort that is slowly taking the label as the greenest place to ski in the Swiss Alps, if not the world. The Gemsstock (2,961 m) above Andermatt is an absolute delight for freeriders and lovers of steep slope runs. It offers outstanding conditions with guaranteed snow well into the spring and wows snow sports enthusiasts with its breathtaking panoramic views. Highlights include the famous Bernhard Russi Run.

If you cannot manage to organise a meeting in one of the great Swiss Alp ski resorts then how about bringing the crisp, white ambiance to the city! A perfect theme evening to end a perfect meeting, incentive or other event. Guests will be totally amazed as they enter into the usual standard dining venue. Nothing is visible from the exterior but, wow, it certainly is from the interior. Total whiteout at its best - guests will be asking where they can collect their skies! And the theme can be organised all through the year so even a summer winter wonderland is possible… just give us a call.

Winter wonderland