The Football EURO 2008 presents itself

A meeting in Zurich between Swiss and German tourism representatives as well as sports officials highlighted the obstacles to be overcome if the four Swiss cities are to join the winners in 2008.
 
The 2006 World Cup will go down as one of the most memorable sporting events in modern history even if the play on the pitch was anything but remarkable.

Besides sunny, warm weather for the month-long event and the German national team's surprising run to the semi-finals, it was the excellent preparations that guaranteed an infectious party mood for fans who travelled to Germany and television viewers alike.

Klaus Lindemann, head of Stuttgart Marketing and Tourism, said the German cities made good use of the four years leading up the World Cup to decide on ways to handle the tens of thousands of fans who showed up for the matches without tickets - and often without accommodation.

The "public viewing" areas surrounding the stadiums where giant screens were set up proved immensely popular, with Lindemann claiming that the celebratory mood at them helped deflate any tensions that could have led to outbreaks of violence.

But local shops that had mistakenly expected a sales bonanza were among the biggest losers. And the organisers were accused in some cases of wasting money on poorly attended cultural sideshows and quickly forgotten slogans.

Welcome to Austria and Switzerland, the two Alpine countries in the heart of Europe which will host the UEFA EURO 2008™ in June 2008.

If you are looking for accommodation in relation with this great event, the official UEFA EURO 2008™ Accommodation Agency is your first and foremost contact. Whether you require a corporate program or an individual reservation, you are served by a single provider for all eight host cities and the surrounding regions. Operated by a well-established Destination Management Company (Kuoni) at home in both countries, the UEFA EURO 2008™ Accommodation Agency also assists you with transport logistics, social programs and events.

Ready for you: Accommodation and much more
- a wide hotel allocation secured in all host cities and regions
- accommodation management and logistics
- preferred rates due to our prime negotiation position
- fair conditions and realistic pricing
- dedicated and experienced key-account managers
- web site including hotel catalogue available (as of Oct 2006)
- in-depth destination know-how and operative excellence
- creative social programs and memorable event

We look forward to working with you in Austria and Switzerland. Both countries look back on centuries of hospitality and are highly attractive destinations. Picturesque cities, enchanting landscapes, lovely lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks are some of the best-known impressions. And Vienna, the host city of the final, adds the imperial heritage to an event which will surely be an outstanding football festival.