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Tirana ranks 74th in Europe with 59.9 points in the 2026 Safety Index published by Numbeo, the world's largest crowd-sourced database for cost of living, property prices, and quality of life statistics, placing the Albanian capital at a moderate level of safety among 115 cities surveyed.

Regionally, Belgrade (62.2 points) and Sofia (61.4 points) rank slightly higher, while Tirana scores

Switzerland Tourism, the national destination marketing organization of Switzerland, has partnered with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as a Destination Partner. The organization is responsible for promoting the country as a premier travel destination for both leisure and business travelers.

Operating from its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland Tourism maintains a presence

“Riviera des Bergues” comes to life as a refined Swiss lakeside escape, inspired by Riviera elegance and the effortless rhythm of summer living.

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva launches a new edition of Riviera des Bergues, an elegant summer program inspired by the effortless sophistication of life along Lake Geneva. Blending al fresco experiences and open‑air activities with elevated

Spring is arriving over Lake Geneva, and Izumi, the Nikkei restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, will reopen its panoramic rooftop terrace on 1 April 2026. The venue will combine Alpine brightness, lakeside calm and the refined Nikkei style that has earned it a loyal local following.

Chef Toshikazu Kato, who leads Izumi, has become one of Europe’s most respected Nikkei

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP), indicating that worldwide passenger traffic is expected to grow by more than 100 % by the middle of the century.

According to the central (mid‑range) scenario, total revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) would reach roughly 20.8 trillion in 2050, reflecting an average annual growth

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva presents a series of Easter‑time experiences that combine luxury, seasonal flavors and family‑friendly activities.

Pastry Chef Lyece Major has created a special chocolate egg made from 65 % Maracaibo cacao sourced in Madagascar. Only thirty pieces will be produced. The egg’s shape echoes the cocoa bean, with

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2026 edition of its World Data Symposium (WDS) will take place in Singapore on 8‑9 April.

The two‑day event will bring together leaders from data, technology and cybersecurity sectors to discuss practical applications and showcase real‑world case studies. Three main topics will guide the programme:

Since its opening in 1834, the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues has been a landmark of European luxury on the shores of Lake Geneva. The property continues to uphold a tradition of refined service and sophisticated ambience.

At present, the hotel is undergoing a carefully staged renovation overseen by internationally‑renowned designer Pierre‑Yves Rochon. The project focuses on

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2025 Annual Safety Report, showing a modest improvement in overall safety performance compared with 2024, while still remaining slightly above the five‑year average.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticized recent comments by Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the principal airport operator in Spain. Lucena suggested that airlines demanding lower airport charges were compromising safety and security.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh emphasized that safety is the aviation sector’s foremost priority

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the call for nominations for the 2026 edition of its Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards. The programme honours outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion in aviation across three distinct categories.

On 12 March 2026 the one‑Michelin‑starred restaurant Il Lago, located in Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, will host a unique four‑hands dinner. The event brings together two acclaimed Italian chefs:

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held under the theme “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. The three‑day event will take place in Lima, Peru, from 10 to 12 March 2026 and will be hosted by LATAM Cargo, marking the first time the symposium is organized in South America.

According to IATA Director

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva invites couples worldwide to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a curated program that blends fine dining and restorative wellness in an elegant lakeside setting.

Gastronomic highlights include:

From 3 to 5 April 2026 the ultra‑luxury private island resort The Nautilus Maldives will host Swiss State Chef Gregor Zimmermann, the executive chef of the Bellevue Palace in Bern, for a limited‑time culinary residency.

The program blends Alpine culinary traditions with the tropical ambience of the Indian Ocean. Guests will be invited to two intimate tasting evenings at the resort’s

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will organise the 2026 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) in Warsaw, Poland, from 17‑19 February. The event, hosted by LOT Polish Airlines, will focus on the theme “Liability in a Changing World”.

Airlines are confronting both traditional insured risks and a growing set of compliance challenges, including ESG commitments,

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has extended its cooperation agreement with CFM International until February 2033. The pact is intended to increase competition in the aftermarket for engines built by CFM, the 50/50 joint venture of GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.

IATA points out that airlines have been hampered by restrictive aftermarket

Airlines for Europe (A4E), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed deep concern about the European Parliament’s renewed push to dilute the EU261 air‑passenger‑rights regulation.

The Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) voted to keep its most demanding proposals for overhauling EU261, despite

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the November 2025 figures for worldwide passenger traffic. The main highlights are:

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its November 2025 air‑cargo statistics, showing a solid increase in market activity.

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