The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, import and export goods of all kinds; to provide services in the field of tourism, both nationally and internationally, and to operate and manage hospitality businesses of all kinds. The company may directly or indirectly acquire participations in other companies, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may take all measures and perform all activities that are suitable to promote or facilitate the achievement of the company's purpose. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which they are involved, and grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, whether by means of loans or other financing or by providing security of any kind, whether against payment or not.