Peter Rothwell CEO of the Kuoni Group I t’s fascinating how Kuoni has developed over nearly 12 months. This edition of The Link
noted and noticed One of the awards the “Golden Feather” was given to e Link in Switzerland. pat on the back for us e Lk: “A
in brief News from around the Kuoni world Happenings and innovations in the last few months “ meine agentur ” switzerland ’ s y
premium brochures from the same mould world class & emotions: in the truest sense of the words Another milestone has been passe
in brief annual report kuoni wins top award in switzerland Kuoni was singled out twice in this year’s annual report rating
kuoni academy a new flagship in mumbai The Kuoni Academy (KA) – a Corporate Responsibility initiative of the Kuoni Group – open
in brief opening facelift on bahnhofstrasse In September 2009, the doors were opened to a unique and contemporary new world of
novair ’ s flight magazine “ stopover ” winner of the prestigious swedish design award Stopover, the flight magazine for Novair,
in brief meet & drink in switzerland pirates ahoy! a race for life in paris kuonians take part In September 2009, Kuoni Fran
new global intranet k-net: kuoni talks to itself We are Kuoni: at the start of 2010, the Kuoni Group will come even closer toge
in brief kuoni.ch: online inspiration and temptation Kuoni Switzerland’s website underwent a faceli over the summer and is now
success times four kuoni india bags a clutch of prestigious honours Kuoni India has received no fewer than four top awards in t
in brief flood of awards in the uk kuoni uk, carrier, cv travel and kirker all win prizes In recent months our British colleagu
new apollo shop an elegant presence in oslo ’ s luxury shopping centre Everything was ready in time for “Midsommar”. Apollo/Kuo
who is who Talkg to … … Adela Capova und Michael Prochnik. The two Kuoni models tell us how they connect with our company, tal
ADELA CAPOVA comes from the Czech Republic. e model has been jeing around the world for nine years and lives in London,
who is who to nature and to people. Would I go backpacking again? Almost certainly. But today, I’ve got also nothing against le
MICHAEL PROCHNIK is from Tel Aviv, where he lived until the age of 22. He then went to the USA, right across Europe and to
lifestyle Great cinema in Switzerland – Kuoni supports the Zuri Film Festival A good film should be like an exceptional travel
Morgan Freeman’s sunglasses protect him from the flashbulbs on the red carpet (le). e Easy Rider Peter Fonda on his Harley: “B
lifestyle Ter Gilliam takes questions on the red carpet (above). Dieter Meier is half of the duo Yello, whose songs can be hea
Opening night and premiere of “Lila, lila”, the film based on a book by Switzerland’s Martin Suter (top). Swiss rapper Stress wi
lifestyle e closing night ceremony of the fih Zurich Film Festival and the awarding of the “Golden Icon” to Morgan Freeman. wa
NADJA SCHILDKNECHT set up the Zurich Film Festival in 2005 together with her business partner Karl Spoerri and has continu
interview 26 · e Lk 3/2009
“Seize the opportunities now” The Kuoni Group is shaking itself up. The corporate structure announced at the end of September 2
interview Isn’t Kuoni just copying the other big travel companies? No. We have a different business model. We are, to a certain
weren’t possible in the country organisations. Everyone should see this as an exciting crossroads and seize the opportunity eve
survey How is the crisis anging consumer behaviour? “When it comes to flights, our Swiss customers are definitely comparing pr
“British Kuoni customers are now booking only about six to eight weeks before departure. They used to book about four months be
commitment Water music From the source in the Himalayas to the delta in the Bay of Bengal: Kuoni supported a unique expedition
e Lk 3/2009 · 33
commitment e Swiss expedition leader Andy Leemann (right) brought a rucksack full of experiences with him on the Ganges. “Our
dolphin, which is threatened with extinction, can be protected; and in the industrial city of Kanpur, WWF experts demonstrated
commitment On arrival in Kolkata, there was a welcome for the expedition crew from Kuoni’s Remo Masala and Mahias Leisinger (t
kuoni asks … What makes travellg unique? When the ten crew members of the Ganges Expedition came on shore in Kolkata in the Ba
how i travel omas Gutzwiller on his trips to Kyrgyzstan, Iceland, Kuwait and to the North Cape in Norway (from top le to boo
A lifele of travel Thomas Gutzwiller is actually a professor and corporate consultant in Switzerland. But on the side he is al
how i travel er. The vehicle is fully equipped: with a water filter, cooking facilities, stationary heating and beds – oh, and a
PROF. DR. THOMAS A. GUTZWILLER is Director of the Executive School of the University of St. Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland. H
insight Employee Cockp: Kuoni grows together 42 · e Lk 3/2009
International cooperations and projects are becoming increasingly important within Kuoni. They always present a great challenge
insight International project work is becoming increasingly important within Kuoni as the company steadily grows and will in fu
“I’ve learnt a lot about working together. The sub-project model let us respond to all the local needs and produce tailored sol
travelution At the Cape Travelution: an innovative column by innovative thinkers. In every edition of The Link, prominent inter
BOOK NOTE. For intelligent readers, there is nothing more boring than conversations with famous people. ey don’t have much to
thomas kalak ’ s travels Washed up from the colourful world beneath the waves: “I think these perfectly round, pastel-coloured
Seeking luck in India: “The bronze statue shows one of Hinduism’s favourite gods, Ganesha. He is the Lord of Luck and Success a
my view Dedication “My View“ is the section where interesting figures from the world of business and wider society tell us how t
CORINNA PIKE is a bespoke jewellery designer at Asprey London. e company offers clients the finest jewelry and luxury goods. Cor
trendmonitor Trends and lifestyles What’s new in the style world – more at kuoni.com/trendmonitor Text: Beat Fornaro & Lucia Tal
wonderwall: a very flashy web experience WonderWall is a renowned, cuing-edge Japanese interior design studio. Led by Masamich
the day A day the life of Fiona Blaszkowski Head of PR & Brand Development, Kuoni UK Text: Fiona Blaszkowski My husband’s Bla
FIONA BLASZKOWSKI has been the Head of Public Relations & Brand Development for Kuoni UK since July 2009. Before joining our co
we are kuoni.
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dedication 3/2009 Contents 2 3 4 16 20 26 30 32 38 42 46 48 50
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Peter Rothwell CEO of the Kuoni Group I t’s fascinating how Kuo
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noted and noticed One of the awards the “Golden Feather” was gi
Page 4:
in brief News from around the Kuoni world Happenings and innova
Page 5:
premium brochures from the same mould world class & emotions: i
Page 6:
in brief annual report kuoni wins top award in switzerland
Page 7:
kuoni academy a new flagship in mumbai The Kuoni Academy (KA) –
Page 8:
in brief opening facelift on bahnhofstrasse In September 2009,
Page 9:
novair ’ s flight magazine “ stopover ” winner of the prestigio
Page 10:
in brief meet & drink in switzerland pirates ahoy! a race for l
Page 11:
new global intranet k-net: kuoni talks to itself We are Kuoni:
Page 12:
in brief kuoni.ch: online inspiration and temptation Kuoni Swit
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success times four kuoni india bags a clutch of prestigious hon
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in brief flood of awards in the uk kuoni uk, carrier, cv travel
Page 15:
new apollo shop an elegant presence in oslo ’ s luxury shopping
Page 16:
who is who Talkg to … … Adela Capova und Michael Prochnik. The
Page 17:
ADELA CAPOVA comes from the Czech Republic. e model has b
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who is who to nature and to people. Would I go backpacking agai
Page 19:
MICHAEL PROCHNIK is from Tel Aviv, where he lived until th
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lifestyle Great cinema in Switzerland – Kuoni supports the Zuri
Page 21:
Morgan Freeman’s sunglasses protect him from the flashbulbs on t
Page 22:
lifestyle Ter Gilliam takes questions on the red carpet (above
Page 23:
Opening night and premiere of “Lila, lila”, the film based on a
Page 24:
lifestyle e closing night ceremony of the fih Zurich Film Fest
Page 25:
NADJA SCHILDKNECHT set up the Zurich Film Festival in 2005
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interview 26 ·
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“Seize the opportunities now” The Kuoni Group is shaking itself
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interview Isn’t Kuoni just copying the other big travel compani
Page 29:
weren’t possible in the country organisations. Everyone should
Page 30:
survey How is the crisis anging consumer behaviour? “When it c
Page 31:
“British Kuoni customers are now booking only about six to eigh
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commitment Water music From the source in the Himalayas to the
Page 33:
e Lk 3/
Page 34:
commitment e Swiss expedition leader Andy Leemann (right) brou
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dolphin, which is threatened with extinction, can be protected;
Page 36:
commitment On arrival in Kolkata, there was a welcome for the e
Page 37:
kuoni asks … What makes travellg unique? When the ten crew mem
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how i travel omas Gutzwiller on his trips to Kyrgyzstan, Icela
Page 39:
A lifele of travel Thomas Gutzwiller is actually a professor a
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how i travel er. The vehicle is fully equipped: with a water fil
Page 41:
PROF. DR. THOMAS A. GUTZWILLER is Director of the Executiv
Page 42:
insight Employee Cockp: Kuoni g
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International cooperations and projects are becoming increasing
Page 44:
insight International project work is becoming increasingly imp
Page 45:
“I’ve learnt a lot about working together. The sub-project mode
Page 46:
travelution At the Cape Travelution: an innovative column by in
Page 47:
BOOK NOTE. For intelligent readers, there is nothing more borin
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thomas kalak ’ s travels Washed up from the colourful world ben
Page 49:
Seeking luck in India: “The bronze statue shows one of Hinduism
Page 50:
my view Dedication “My View“ is the section where interesting fi
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CORINNA PIKE is a bespoke jewellery designer at Asprey London.
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trendmonitor Trends and lifestyles What’s new in the style world
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wonderwall: a very flashy web experience WonderWall is a renown
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the day A day the life of Fiona Blaszkowski Head of PR & Bran
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FIONA BLASZKOWSKI has been the Head of Public Relations & Brand
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