Commentary

Have we finally reached peak Davos?

Davos has lost some big names as competition mounts from rival conferences

Have the likes of COP overtaken the Swiss gathering?
Have the likes of COP overtaken the Swiss gathering? Photo: Getty Images

David Wighton is a columnist at Financial News

Every time Davos comes around, the global business media devotes millions of words to the comings and goings at the World Economic Forum in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Every time, sceptics question why so much attention is paid to what may appear to be just another international business conference.

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