Ladies and Gentlemen

Today we're pleased to draw your attention to a very special event in Zurich. The cooperation with the Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP is a matter close to our hearts. We want to do something good for the people in the regions we travel to and promote educational opportunities in developing countries by building schools.

With us you can experience Reiner Meutsch personally and learn many impressions of his work and the history behind it.

Secure a seat for his one-of-a-kind live show "Adventure World Tour" in Zurich and listen to his impressive experiences from countless countries!

For you as a customer of Kuoni Business Travel and a member of the ASTM, the ticket price is of course free of charge.

Fly & Help

«Around the world adventure» 

with Reiner Meutsch and international artists

100,000 flight kilometers for a good cause

Having started out in snow and ice in January 2010, the pilot Reiner Meutsch returns to his native Westerwald after a ten-month trip around the world. In a fascinating two-hour live show, he takes you on the journey of his life with colorful pictures, entertaining videos and a very personal live moderation. World-class musicians and acrobats from different continents accompany his lively stories.

Location: Hotel Baur au Lac

Date: Monday 14 November 2022

Admission: 6.30 p.m

Start:  7.30 p.m

End: approx. 10 p.m. (incl. 20 min. break)

Ticket price: Advance online booking €15 / box office €18

Language: German

Join us on a spectacular journey around the world and order your ticket today: order tickets

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Part of the live show will benefit the Reiner Meutsch "Fly & Help" foundation. That is why we would like to make our contribution. Kuoni Business Travel & ASTM will cover the cost of the tickets for you. Enter the promo code AW22 when ordering, we will double the amount for every ticket you have paid for and donate it to the foundation. We are really looking forward to your coming, you can expect 150 unforgettable minutes full of emotions and adventurous stories. The ASTM & Kuoni Business Travel

Read the Press Release here. 

It all started with a small suitcase full of children's clothes, which we transported to Lebanon in 2013 for the Syrian refugee children. However, we soon realized that clothes were not enough to offer the children protection and hope. The suitcase became a community center for over 140 refugee children from Syria and other vulnerable young people from different nations. Regardless of political or religious affiliation.

In January 2016, our school "Nour" opened its doors and has grown steadily and successfully since then. Other important school programs such as special education, music school, creative workshop, computer courses and literacy classes for mothers, have been added.

The education of children is essential, creates security and is the only possibility to build up an own existence in the future. In recent years we have been able to accompany many impressive stories and see how our Community Center has become an important refuge and a place of security. Our concept of direct help through education works especially because we are on site ourselves with our partner organization "Beit Bil Jnoub" and know and select the teachers personally. The transformation is impressive and proof that our concept is bearing fruit. In a very short time, the children blossom and learn much more than reading and writing. They are building self-confidence and learning respect for one another. With our organization, we are doing everything we can to ensure that this important project continues in a sustainable and lasting way.

If you would like to support our school “Nour” or our Community Center please use these banking details:

Swiss Franc Account IBAN CH35 0070 0114 8032 4510 8

Euro Account IBAN CH64 0700 0130 0092 3560 4

ZKB Zürcher Kantonalbank

8010 Zürich

Association S4L

Auf der Mauer 17

8001 Zürich

 

If you would like to support MOURJJAN4CHILDREN please use these banking details:

Swiss Franc Account IBAN CH25 0070 0114 8032 4509 4

Euro Account IBAN CH42 0070 0130 0092 3561 2

 

ZKB Zürcher Kantonalbank

8010 Zürich

Association S4L

Auf der Mauer 17

8001 Zürich

 

If you have any questions you can reach me here:

jessica.mor@swiss4lebanon.ch or on my mobile +41 79 432 43 08

I am very much looking forward to presenting our association at your upcoming events.

Jessica Mor-Camenzind

 

https://www.swiss4lebanon.ch/

 

https://www.mourjjan4children.ch/

 

What is the Certificate of Coverage about?

As soon as an employee travels for business reasons to another country of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association (EU/EFTA states; in addition to Switzerland these are the EU states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), he must carry a Certificate of Coverage according to the national social security law of Switzerland.

This certifies that the coordination rules applicable between Switzerland and the EU/EFTA states apply to the traveller and that the holder only has to pay social security contributions in the country that issued the certificate.

Important: in the Social Security Act, this refers to the posted person. Even a business traveller who travels to another EU/EFTA country for one day is considered as a posted worker.

When is a Certificate of Coverage required?

A Certificate of Coverage is mandatory for each individual posting. If a business trip takes place for only one day, e.g. to France and then to the Netherlands, two Certificates of Coverage are necessary.

An exception exists if the traveler travels regularly over a period of 12 months (at least 2 times a month or 5 times a quarter) to one or more EU/EFTA states. In this case, a multi-state certificate can be issued.

What happens if I enter without a Certificate of Coverage?

This is not a good idea. Everyone must comply to the law. Also controls are taking place increasingly in many EU/EFTA states. Failure to comply with the Certificate of Coverage rules can lead to considerable consequences. In addition to fines, access to the company or exhibition grounds may be refused or social security contributions may be collected immediately in accordance with the law of the travel destination country. On top the insurance can refuse to pay benefits if an accident occurs during the stay abroad.

What are the employer's tasks?

When sending an employee – this also applies to business travellers - to another EU/EFTA country the employer is required (duty of care) to apply for a Certificate of Coverage and to inform the traveller. The employer has the possibility to provide the employee with a process of applying for the Certificate of Coverage.

What are the employee's duties?

The employee is obliged to carry the Certificate of Coverage during the stay abroad.

Who issues the Certificate of Coverage?

The compensation funds (Ausgleichskassen) issue the Certificate of Coverage. The application process can be simplified by technology-based solutions of the DVKG Deutsche Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft, in particular the proof of the application can be transmitted on tablet or smartphone so that – especially for business trips at short notice – there is no need to wait for the printed document.

How long does it take to issue the Certificate of Coverage?

The processing time is usually up to 3 days. The DVKG Deutsche Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft offers a 24/7 service for urgent business trips at short notice.

 

 

 

Statement Andreas Schneider, Head of Kuoni Business Travel Switzerland

We are pleased to continuously expand our product and service portfolio and to have DVKG as a professional and experienced partner at our side. The topic of A1 certification will become more and more important and we see a great need for information for the Swiss market.

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• The Christmas season is finally here – whilst we adore Christmas and everything about it, it can sometimes be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday planning. We are delighted to invite you to our cozy Christmas Village at the Dorint Hotel where you can relax and we will take care of your event.

  Whatever it is a private celebration or a company Christmas party, discover all our offers and enjoy a rich selection of our Dorint aperitif, fondue and winter barbecue during the Advent season.

  Our recommendation: «Dorint Winter Barbecue»

Starter

• Winter salad buffet with various leaf salads, crudités and dressing
• Bread buffet with different types of butter

From the grill

• Beef entrecôte marinated with coffee and chili, grilled in one piece and sliced live
• Lamb shank with thyme tonka bean marinade
• Boneless chicken thighs marinated à la Jamaica Jerk Chicken
• Grilled prawns with lemon pepper and cinnamon
• Chimichurri sauce, whiskey-maple BBQ sauce, licorice-lime mayonnaise, raspberry ketchup

Sides

• Grilled corn with caipirinha butter
• Colorful grilled vegetables 
• Pimientos de Patron with maldon salt
• Baked potatoes with cheddar and bacon
• Braised sweet potatoes with lime pepper and cinnamon 
• Dessert
• Winter dessert buffet with various small desserts

CHF 85, - per person

Read the Position Paper on Sustainability by BT4Europe.

Launch of BT4Europe’s Position Paper on Sustainability in Business Travel

When:   Tuesday 06 September 2022
Time:     from 11h00  to 11h30 CET - Brussels time 
Where:  live streaming via this link

Through our partnership with the Spanish Association - aegve, we now have a professional relationship with the Cirque du Soleil.

We have two exclusive offers for you:

1. Individual Early Bird tickets, that you can book directly trough the link below - be quick this offer lasts until August 28th only
2. Tailor-made Packages for groups of 10 people or more with VIP Hospitality options for an unforgettable experience

INDIVIDUAL EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Benefit from an exclusive 20% discount on your tickets! LUZIA, Cirque du Soleil's new show, will be in Zurich from 20 September to 22 October.

LUZIA is inspired by the people, places and stories that make up Mexico. Embark on a journey through an imaginary Mexico, from the folklore of times past to the urban landscape of today. LUZIA transports you to an imaginary Mexico, a waking dream where the light (Spanish: "luz") nourishes the spirit and the rain (Spanish: "lluvia") soothes the soul. With visual surprises and acrobatic feats, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage different places, faces and sounds of Mexico, from both the traditional and the modern.

For a limited time now, take advantage of the exclusive summer offer - 20% discount for selected dates on seats in categories 1-3.

Click here for the exclusive offer. The offer is bookable until: 28 August 2022.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil in Zurich!

TAILOR-MADE GROUP OFFERS

For tailor-made group offers for customers and employees from 10 persons, please contact us by e-mail: contact@astm.online

We will be happy to provide you with a personalised offer without delay!

Kuoni Business Travel, business travel specialist of DER Touristik Suisse, is now accepting cryptocurrencies for payments of its services via BitPay, the world's largest provider of bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services.  

Kuoni Business Travel is adding cryptocurrencies to the payment options available to its customers. To this end, the business travel specialist has entered into a partnership with the American Bitcoin payment service provider BitPay. BitPay is one of the pioneers in blockchain payment processing and enables cross-border payments with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) as well as USD stablecoins BUSD, DAI, GUSD, USDC and USDP.  

"Meeting the rising demand" 

"By accepting cryptocurrencies, we are meeting the rising demand for new, digital payment options. I am pleased to be able to offer this new service to our customers, who are also becoming increasingly modern and innovative," explains Andreas Schneider, Head of Kuoni Business Travel. "Kuoni Business Travel recognizes the potential of cryptocurrencies to evolve the business travel industry and enable faster, safer and more cost-effective payments on a global scale," said Merrick Theobald, Vice President of Marketing at BitPay.

Read the full press release.

Read the main EU developments related to Business Travel.