The Baur au Lac hotel is an old Zürich favorite. Its central location, Lake Zürich views, wood-paneled interior and reputation for discretion, make it a regular haunt for statesmen, billionaires, princes and, for the past couple decades, executives from global soccer’s governing body, FIFA.
FIFA is known for its wealth — the last World Cup cycle grossed some $6 billion — and for its largess when it comes to expenses. Baur au Lac’s opulent surroundings fit FIFA’s importance, too. Their executives have been courted by the likes of the British Royal Family and American presidents past and present, especially when important …read more
Source: European Voice
