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Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group on Growth Course
With the four-part investment strategy in Central and Southeastern Europe, the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group AG (FMTG) is on the path to success.
May 12, 2011
Still Rise in New Car Registrations
Registrations of new motor vehicles in April 2011: +2.4%; passenger cars: +5.0%, lorries: -0.1%
May 10, 2011
bwin.party Reports Slight Increase in Revenues
Total net revenue up 2% to €217.8m (2010: €213.9m); average daily revenue up 4% versus the previous quarter with growth in sports betting and casino & other games offset by weakness in poker.
May 9, 2011
Austria's Importance as a Location for Conventions increases
Events, conferences and trade shows are developing as an important part of Austria’s tourism industry. By international comparison, Austria is already ranks in eighth place.
May 5, 2011
Slight Decline in Retail Trades Sales in Real Terms
Turnover in Austrian retail trade increased by 2.1% (nominal) in the first quarter 2011.
May 3, 2011
Austrian Tourism: Small Decrease in Overnights
Current tourism winter season 2010/11: Overnights decreased slightly by 0.9% - rise in overnights in March by 2.7%.
April 29, 2011
Austrians are Patriots when Shopping for Food
A majority of Austrian consumers puts emphasis on the domestic origin of food.
April 27, 2011
Restructuring failed: JoWood on the brink of disappearance
The game manufacturer, already in hard financial troubles for a long time, had to announce today that the restructuring process has failed.
April 22, 2011
Overnight Stays Record for Vienna in March: +3.3%
This year, Vienna recorded its so far highest March concerning overnight stays: 867,000 overnight stays, an increase of 3.3% over March 2010.
April 21, 2011
Sales Increase of 7.4% for Intersport
Sales of Intersport Austria-group grew by 7.4% to € 667.7m (2008/2009: € 622m) in the financial year 2009/2010.
April 20, 2011
Record Results for Arcotel Hotel
ARCOTEL Hotel AG ends the financial year 2010 with extremely positive results. Sole director Manfred Mayer intends to continue expanding in future.
April 20, 2011
Resch &Frisch - Expands to Italy
The baked goods producer was able to increase its sales in 2010 again. The market is to be expanded to the south.
April 13, 2011
Cineplexx Expands
The Austrian cinema operator intends to establish itself in Croatia. A location in the capital was already functioning, and two more have been added now.
April 12, 2011
Team 7: Tripling of Sales by 2020
The natural furniture manufacturer is on the rise. The goal is to reach € 200m in sales by 2020.
April 9, 2011
Schlumberger Takes Over Distribution of Evian and Volvic
The Austrian sparkling wine producer considers this cooperation a "strategic expansion of the beverage competence by means of international Danone water brands".
April 5, 2011
Casinos Austria: Barely Positive
The gambling group managed to prevent a net loss despite massive losses abroad in 2010. Net income is valued at € 3.7m.
March 31, 2011
Falkensteiner Builds in Serbia and Slovakia
The Austrian developer of tourism projects is expanding in the CEE region. The premium segment in the hotel industry is to be strengthened.
March 31, 2011
Strong Profit Growth at Huber
The Austrian lingerie manufacturer managed to increase its earnings by 74%. Sales increase at 3.8% was relatively moderate.
March 29, 2011
BP Austria: Sales for € 1.3bn
The British oil company increased its sales last year from € 1.05bn to € 1.3bn. The operating profit quadrupled.
March 29, 2011
Austria's Gambling Industry Stagnates
Income of Casinos Austria remained constant in the previous year. Online lotteries grew while traditional lotteries lost ground.
March 26, 2011
Shares of bwin.party to Start Trading in Vienna
The stocks of bwin.party Digital Entertainment PLC (“bwin.party”), which starts listing on the London Stock Exchange as of 1 April 2011, will also be traded on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
March 26, 2011
Trend Reversal in Austrian Winter Tourism
Current tourism winter season 2010/11: -2.1% decrease in overnights due to slump in February
March 24, 2011
Concerns about "Eurovegas"
The Austrian-American project for the construction of Europe's largest casino meets increasing opposition.
March 16, 2011
Bwin & Party Gaming: Merger Plan Requirements now met in Austria
Merger between Austrian bwin Intereactive Entertainment AG and British PartyGaming planned to complete on 31 March 2011.
March 16, 2011
Austrian Post: Stable Turnover, Increasing Earnings
Revenue was up by 0.3%. EBIT rose by 5.0% to € 156.9m. Dividend proposal to the Annual General Meeting: € 1.60 per share
March 16, 2011
Geinberg Thermal Springs are Expanding
The Upper Austrian Wellness facility is being expanded massively and gets its own luxury area.
March 15, 2011
Austrian Post Announces Changes of Executive Board
Walter Hitzinger is appointed as director of the mail and retail division. Walter Oblin succeeds Rudolf Jettmar as CFO.
March 15, 2011
Moderate Rise in Turnover for Austrian Service Industry
Austrian service enterprises have overcome the economic crisis: Turnover increase of 3.3% in 2010, employment activities booming
March 10, 2011
Gastronomy Rejects New Beverage Tax
Austria's restaurateurs and brewers fear an "attack on tourism and restaurant culture."
March 9, 2011
Decreasing Wine Production in Austria
According to Statistics Austria's wine harvest survey 2010, a wine production of 1 737 500 hl was achieved, produced on an area of 43 700 ha (-3% to 2009).
March 5, 2011
Danone Reports € 63m of Sales
The French producer of dairy products realizes € 63m of sales in Austria. Danone intends to extend its product line with organic products.
March 5, 2011
Wienerwald Grows Again
The restaurant chain is expected to start growing again after a long crisis. Investments worth € 20m are planned for the current year.
March 4, 2011
Sales Declining at Spar Hungary
The food trade chain records declining sales in Hungary - for the first time in its history.
March 4, 2011
Slight Increase in Sales for Ottakringer
Yesterday, the Vienna beverage company Ottakringer Getränke AG announced preliminary figures for the financial year 2010.
March 3, 2011
Tourism: Trend for High-Price Segment Continues
Austria's tourism industry shows itself satisfied with the current winter season. Guests come increasingly from Eastern Europe.
March 3, 2011
Casinos Austria International in Crisis
The foreign holdings of Casinos Austria International pose major problems for the group, as losses continue.
March 1, 2011
Philip Morris is Market Leader in Austria
The American tobacco company Philip Morris increased its market share, overtaking the Japanese Austria Tabak group for good.
February 26, 2011
Stable Sales for Rewe Austria
The German food retail group was able to increase its sales moderately last year. The number of employees has increased.
February 26, 2011
Henkel CEE grows in Eastern Europe
The German company, which has set up its Eastern European headquarters in Vienna, achieved a sales increase of 6%.
February 26, 2011
HEAD NV Announces Higher Sales
The Dutch/Austrian global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced the preliminary results today.
February 25, 2011
Tourism: Small Increase in Overnight Stays
Results of the first half of the winter season 2010/11: 0.8% rise in overnight stays due to non-resident visitors.
February 24, 2011
Spar: Moderate Growth in Market Share
The Austrian food trade group recorded a sales increase of 4.4% in the previous year. Growth in the CEE region turns out weaker.
February 18, 2011
Strong Growth for bauMax
The do-it-yourself group increased its sales in Austria and Eastern Europe in 2010.
February 18, 2011
Strong Sales and Weak Profits in Austria's Retail Business
Almost all sectors recorded sales growth, but not all businesses benefited from the boom: "Sales growth is not equal to profit growth".
February 16, 2011
Red Bull Intends to Double Sales
The Austrian energy drink producer plans a period of strong growth for the next eight years.
February 15, 2011
Market Adjustments at the Gas Stations Business
Doppler, the largest private operator of gas stations in Austria predicts a decline in the gas station network.
February 11, 2011
Schlumberger Grows Moderately
Schlumberger, the stock exchange listed champagne and spirits manufacturer has achieved a sales growth of 4.3% in the first three quarters of 2010/11.
February 11, 2011
Sales Increase for Waldquelle
The Austrian-Czech mineral water producer increased its sales moderately in 2010. The market share increases continuously.
February 11, 2011
Strong Increase in Sales an Profits for Do & Co
The Austrian catering company announces its results for the first nine months of the financial year 2010/2011.
February 11, 2011
Car Registrations Rising Considerably
January 2011: New passenger car registrations in Austria increased by 22.5%.
February 10, 2011
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