A luxury resort in picturesque central Switzerland may seem like an unlikely setting for high-stakes diplomacy.
Yet Burgenstock Resort, which is hosting US and Iranian officials for talks, has a notable connection to the Gulf: it is owned by Katara Hospitality, the Doha-based hotel company backed by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund.
Perched about 450 metres above Lake Lucerne, the sprawling resort occupies a secluded position on Switzerland’s Burgenberg mountain ridge. The complex also includes residences, restaurants, a spa, conference…