Central Swiss resort of Engelberg up for grabs for a limited period
Tourism bosses in Engelberg have come up with a novel way to fight the effects of the strong Swiss franc. They've put their village up for rent. Executives with cash to burn can take over the resort for a limited period, hold parties and concerts, change street names, use their own special currency in shops, and even book ski slopes for their exclusive use. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch)
This content was published on June 7, 2011
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