Each January, as global leaders and corporate titans descend upon the Swiss alpine town of Davos for the prestigious World Economic Forum, a parallel and highly lucrative industry experiences an unprecedented boom. The clandestine world of high-end sex work flourishes dramatically during the week-long conference, with the mega-wealthy deploying vast fortunes to fulfil their most intimate fantasies, ranging from bizarre role-play scenarios to extravagant orgies costing as much as £90,000.
Unprecedented Demand During Peak Season
Andreas Berger, Head of PR and Communication at the exclusive paid-dating application Titt4tat, revealed to the Daily Mail that the forum represents "the absolute peak season" for the escort industry. Demand skyrockets by an astonishing almost 4,000% during this single week. Berger highlighted a record-breaking booking on the platform involving five women engaged for a four-day period.
"The total amount was 96,000 CHF (£90,000) without any extra expenses like a hotel room, restaurants, drinks, and maybe gifts," Berger stated, underscoring the sheer scale of expenditure.
Sky-High Fees and Exclusive Clientele
The financial incentives for escorts travelling to Davos are substantial, often justifying significant outlays on accommodation. Fees during the WEF week frequently double or triple compared to standard rates. Swiss escort agency myLADIES reported that a single booking can command up to 20,000 euros (£17,000). An anonymous spokesperson for the agency noted that clients specifically seek "HighClass Escorts" and the coveted "Girlfriend Experience," which entails providing companionship at formal dinners, exclusive events, and various social occasions.
"We have had a massive increase of women that are not 'professional escorts' but rather work regular jobs, as well as students. Currently, a teacher from the US is offering her services in Davos," Andreas Berger added, indicating the diverse backgrounds of those drawn to the temporary work.
Intelligence and Discretion in High Demand
The women operating in Davos are often highly educated and sophisticated. "Girls at the WEF also hold a degree, and most are multilingual and very distinguished," Berger explained. Salome Balthus, a 41-year-old high-end escort with experience at the forum, emphasised the exclusive nature of her engagements, stating she handpicks clients who value her intelligence and discretion as much as her beauty.
To blend seamlessly into the corporate environment, sought-after escorts typically dress in smart business attire. Berger also noted a significant trend this year, with a major influx of American women arriving in Switzerland specifically for the Davos scene, followed by women from Russia, Ukraine, and Germany.
From Mundane to Extravagant Requests
While many bookings involve lavish sex parties and intricate role-play, some client requests are surprisingly ordinary. The myLADIES spokesperson recounted one instance where a well-known participant booked an escort with a simple desire: "He wanted someone to come to him in sweatpants and bring pizza. He just wanted to switch off in his 5,000 CHF (£4,700) suite, sit on the floor with the woman, eat pizza, and talk about completely banal things."
In another case, a woman was hired for four hours solely to help a CEO practice his keynote speech, serving as a silent, elegantly dressed audience member. However, these seemingly innocent arrangements exist alongside far more extravagant sexual experiences, with escorts often required to sign stringent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
"The most extreme date was a sex party, a truly wild orgy, with crazy role-playing etc," Berger disclosed, adding that his team frequently reviews NDAs on behalf of the escorts to advise them on contractual terms.
Power Dynamics and Private Conversations
An escort working with the agency LuxusEscortGirls revealed a fascinating psychological dynamic, noting that some of the world's most powerful figures are drawn to submissive behaviour in private. "The more powerful a person appears in day-to-day business, the more longingly he often seeks the role of the subordinate in private," she told the Daily Mail. "I had encounters with high decision-makers who did not pay me for my affection and sex, but more for me to ignore them or even boss them around."
Escorts are frequently present during discussions among the global elite. Salome Balthus mentioned being privy to conversations on critical topics like climate change, which she said leads some attendees to express a cynical, doom-laden outlook. "The elephant in the room is climate change. Everyone knows it can't be prevented any more," she recounted. "They say they will enjoy a few more nice years on earth and know that there's no future. They are very cynical and somehow deeply sad." These discussions often emerge in relaxed settings like bars, saunas, or hotel lobbies, particularly after a few drinks.
The convergence of extreme wealth, power, and secrecy at the World Economic Forum creates a unique microcosm where the boundaries between business, pleasure, and personal fantasy become profoundly blurred, driving a temporary but immensely profitable economy in the shadows of the official agenda.
