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Where to enjoy snow sports and après ski in Switzerland this winter
Produced by SilverKris for Switzerland Tourism
Luxury and adventure beckon in the Swiss Alps, especially during wintertime. The landscape is a picture of half-timbered wooden chalets, snow-laden evergreens and a virtually uninterrupted horizon of icing-sugar-coated summits.
It’s little wonder that Switzerland first invented winter tourism, back in the 1860s with the opening of world-first ski lifts and grand dame hotels. Ever since, the Swiss have made mountains accessible in a way no one else has. This has given rise to envy-inducing hotels, mighty sightseeing trains, lifestyle spas and all manner of outdoor pursuits.
So whether you’re a seasoned skier, a first-time snowboarder, a meditative snowshoer or just someone looking to luxuriate in stunning surrounds, there’s unparalleled beauty and options to explore. Here are some of the highlights the Swiss Alps have to offer.
Jungfrau Region
The Bernese Oberland, encircled by seismogram-ragged peaks in the near-centre of Switzerland, has legends to match its scores of ski runs. This is the home of world-famous mountains the Jungfrau, Mönch and the Eiger, as well as the lakeside drama of Interlaken and the cliff-edge thrills of mountain villages Mürren, Wengen and Grindelwald. On top of all that, the Jungfrau Region is home to the highest-altitude railway station in Europe (the Jungfraujoch) and the new Eiger Express tri-cable gondola.
Despite such a grand introduction, the Jungfrau Region remains a low-key ski area, even if the numbers – two valleys, three mountain ranges, 200-plus kilometres of pistes – suggest otherwise. Unlike St Moritz or nearby Gstaad, this is a destination for discovery more than shopping or sitting idly by in the sun (though, you can do that too). The mountains demand you take part, and that means ski touring, winter hiking, sledging, curling, cross-country skiing and even winter trail running.
Après ski
With the onset of evening, Grindelwald is ground zero for chilled-out restaurants and bars. This laidback vibe is the result of the many dreamers planning to get up at dawn the next morning, so – in a nutshell – it’s really what you make of it. Try the Bus Stop Bar, a toned-down pub run out of a school bus, or Avocado Bar for beers and live music sessions, not green fruit.
Zermatt
If feels as if all roads in the canton of Valais lead to Zermatt – and for good reason. The car-free resort is anchored to the southwest by the country’s most famous peak, the unsurpassable Matterhorn. That alone brings in trainloads of sightseers and skiers into this high Alpine plateau to snowshoe, snowboard and careen through an acutely Swiss landscape. Indeed, the entire resort is laid out to maximise the Alpine views, and the ski area – connected to Cervinia over the Italian border – has exquisitely framed slopes, world-class gondolas, a silvery glacier and epic off-piste for thrill-seekers.
But it’s not all about the winter sports. When the snow clouds gather, there are luxury spas to indulge in and the historic Gornergrat Railway, which snakes through firs and along mountain contours to an insanely beautiful view of the Gorner Glacier and observatory-like Kulmhotel. Even if you aren’t a skier, a trip to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station with an ice cave and restaurant – is intoxicating.
Après ski
Every hotel in Zermatt is essentially a restaurant, and that makes the resort the ultimate choice for foodies. Two words sum it up: Michelin star. For creative dishes, After Seven at The Backstage Hotel is laudable for both its here-and-now Swiss cuisine and its commitment to local producers and sustainability. Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is more a splashy white-gloved affair. Here, dishes include extravagant rabbit tartare, roe deer with foraged chanterelles and – that rare thing – Swiss salmon.
Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is the realm of sunshine, with its south-facing slopes, and a honey-pot for those who love a goggle tan. Only two hours east from Geneva in the northeastern corner of Valais, the mountain area is ideal in the early winter when many other resorts are still in the shade from the low-rising sun. More importantly, it offers some of the most invigorating downhill slopes in the Alps, arresting the eyes with views of both distant Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
But that’s only part of the picture. Crans-Montana is also a stronghold for families, foodies and those keen to try something new. Try the 15 trails in the largest marked ski touring park in the Alps, or test your mettle skiing the Women’s World Cup downhill run, now considered to be the toughest race on the circuit. For guiltier pleasures, the resort’s famed après ski means sampling local delicacies from some of the 90 restaurants is also compulsory. Many have expansive sun terraces from which to enjoy Crans-Montana’s most abundant natural resource.
Après ski
This winter season sees the debut of the new Alaia Lodge, a lifestyle hotel and sister to action sports park Alaia Bay in nearby Sion. Come in spring, and you’ll be able to ski, then surf afterwards until 10pm. Another newcomer is Six Senses Crans-Montana, a see-or-be-seen place with the newest restaurants, bar and – you guessed it – sun terrace in the resort. This season, wine tasting here will be de rigueur.
For more on Switzerland’s many stunning ski resorts, and other travel ideas in the country, visit the Switzerland Tourism website.
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Business Insight: What do I need to know about establishing a non-profit in Singapore?
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Singapore is known around the world as a business powerhouse, home to international institutions, MNCs and a thriving start-up scene. But the Little Red Dot is also a rich breeding ground for innovative and impactful non-profit organisations (NPOs) of all sizes. Be it the city’s colourful cultural societies, nature groups or even regional partnerships improving the food supply chain, NPOs can be powerful, complex operations that employ world-class professionals. And Singapore’s strong regulatory framework makes it one of the best places in the region to set up yours.
We sat down to learn more with Helen Campos, lawyer and founder of business advisory firm HC Consultancy, which offers consulting services related to the registration and running of business entities and NPOs in Singapore.
Here, Helen answers a few pressing questions about how NPOs in Singapore work.
Company limited by guarantee
In Singapore, NPOs range from business-minded platforms such as the British Chamber of Commerce and Grow Asia, which brokers relationships among small-scale farmers and agricultural MNCs across the region, to social efforts such as Aidha, which imparts life skills to domestic workers, to even churches and other religious organisations.
But not all are set up the same. “Most non-profit organisations usually set up companies limited by guarantee (CLG) for corporate status,” Helen explains. A company limited by guarantee has a separate legal identity. It can carry out activities in the name of the company it oversees such as employing workers, taking out loans, and buying and selling property.
She adds, “These entities do not have share capital or shareholders but instead have members who are guarantors.” It is prohibited to pay dividends to a CLG’s members. Additionally, companies limited by guarantee are governed by both the Companies Act the Charities Act and are held to stringent statutory obligations.
Non-profit doesn’t mean no profit
“People think NPOs don’t make any profit, but this is inaccurate,” Helen says. Like any other business, non-profits also make, literally, a profit – usually referred to as a surplus. “The difference is that NPOs do not financially reward its board members, guarantors or trustees. Instead, the money is used to fund future activities,” she explains. For example, an NPO such as Project Dignity may spend its surplus to train and/or find jobs for a range of people with disabilities, intellectual and social challenges.
The many types of NPOs
As mentioned earlier, non-profit organisations usually incorporate CLGs. “CLG is one of the most desirable structures for an NPO, because it offers organisations an independent legal personality. “Additionally,” says Helen, “there is no share capital, and liability for losses is limited to the guarantee given by each member.” However, there are drawbacks, too, as CLGs are subject to statutory control and often have public disclosure obligations.
By contrast, a society – defined as a club or association that comprises 10 or more persons – requires membership or is volunteer-based. A good example would be the Nature Society (Singapore) which is run by volunteers and seeks to protect Singapore’s natural heritage. “Societies have strong ties to the community and don’t rely heavily on donations or external funding,” Helen explains. And while it’s quick and relatively inexpensive to set up, it is important to remember that societies do not enjoy a separate legal identity, therefore exposing members to liabilities.
A third option is the charitable trust. “Charitable trusts are probably the way to go when you want to set aside funds that will benefit a specific cause,” says Helen. A charitable trust isn’t necessarily the best option for NPOs, as it often exposes the organisation to liabilities from its own operations or financial transactions, she adds. “While limited public disclosure is often a plus, setting up a charitable trust can be expensive and time-consuming.”
Which NPO structure is best
This depends on your organisation’s goals, intended size and complexity, fundraising strategies and the potential legal liabilities it may face. “The easiest way to determine this is to examine your NPO’s business model or working with consultancies like HCCS before deciding on a structure that is right for you,” suggests Helen.
Want more guidance on registering your non-profit in Singapore? Visit the official website of HC Consultancy or email Helen.
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