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Danger for Winter Tourism: Germany Warns Of Travel to Austria
After Germany had warned against travel to Vienna, Tyrol and Vorarlberg last week, rising Covid-19 infection rates in other parts of Austria have led to an expansion of the travel warnings to almost every federal state of Austria. These warning will be in effect on Saturday with no end in sight.
October 22, 2020
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September: 75 Percent Fewer Overnight Stays in Vienna
Compared to September 2019, Vienna has recorded 75 percent less overnight stays this year. Due to Covid-19 and current travel regulations, the City of Vienna faces a drastic reduction in tourists which can be also observed when looking at the statistical measurements.
October 20, 2020
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Federal Chamber of Commerce: Lockdown Is Unthinkable and Needs To Be Avoided
The heads of the Federal Chamber of Commerce emphasize the importance of avoiding a second lockdown due to rising Covid-19 cases in Austria. They also demand further support measures for the economy and particularly hope that the EU approves the planned fixed cost subsidy.
October 9, 2020
Tourism Conference: Clear Regulations and Low Infection Rates Are Prerequisites
Tourism in Austria will be possible with clear regulations and low infection rates, according to Tourism Minister Köstinger. The Federal Minister met with representatives of the federal states to discuss how and in which form winter tourism will be possible this year.
September 29, 2020
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Austrian Economy Slumped by 12.1% in Q2 2020
The newly published report by Statistics Austria shows a massive economic slump in the second quarter of 2020. Austria's GDP declined by more than 12 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019 while expectations for the last two quarters of the year are not much better.
September 28, 2020
Sacher Hotels Lay Off 140 Employees
The dramatic situation in Austria's tourism industry does not even spare one of the most prestigious hotels in Europe. The Sacher Hotels, located in Vienna and Salzburg, have announced the dismissal of 140 employees.
September 15, 2020
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Hotel Sacher Vienna: New Director is a German Again
Reiner Heilmann, the long-standing director of the Hotel Sacher in Vienna, hands over the management of the hotel to 35-year-old hotel manager Andreas Keese.
May 12, 2020
Hilton Vienna Stadtpark Sold to South Korean Securities Consortium for €333 Mio
The Hilton Hotel near Vienna's Stadtpark is said to have been sold for €333 million ($375 million) to a Korean securities consortium - Hana Financial Investment Co., NH Investment & Securities Co., and Meritz Securities Co. The consortium is planning a modernization for €66 million ( $75 million).
July 19, 2019
Tourism: Why Does Vienna Need So Many New Hotels?
Tourism in Vienna is booming and the number of overnight stays is rising. New hotels are currently being built all over Vienna, from international hotel chains and five-star palaces to boutique hotels for city travellers, some of which attract with exposed rooftop bars. The Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere and the Max Brown 7th District were recently opened. A further 10 hotels will be completed over the next two years.
July 12, 2019
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MOOONS: New Boutique Hotel with Spectacular Rooftop Bar Comes to Vienna
A new boutique hotel with the slogan "No stars just MOOONS" with 170 rooms on eight floors in high-quality design and with a spectacular rooftop bar at the Wiedner Gürtel in the 4th district of Vienna, opposite the new railway station, is to be opened in October 2019.
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Austrian Tourism: 45 Mio. Arrivals and 150 Mio. Overnight Stays in 2018 - Germans Return
With 149.75 million overnight stays in Austrian accommodation establishments, a new record was reached in 2018. Compared to the previous year, overnight stays increased by 5.25 million (+3.6%). At +5.0% (56.26 million), the number of overnight stays by Germans rose disproportionately strongly.
January 24, 2019
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26°EAST: Glamorous Opening of New Champagne Bar at Hotel Palais Hansen Kempinski
The new new cocktail and champagne bar 26°EAST was opened in the Palais Hansen Kempinski with a magnificent party. According to General Manager Gerhard Mitrovits, this bar is to develop into an exclusive bar hotspot at the end of the Ringstrasse.
March 17, 2018
Slovakia: CPI Remains Constant
In February, compared with January, consumer prices did not change in total. Increase in prices only in Education, Food and Health Industry.
March 14, 2013
Austrian Tourism Has Good Prospects
Start of summer season 2012: 16.8% more overnights and 14.4% more guests in May 2012.
June 25, 2012
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Moderate Increase in Vienna-held Congresses
3,151 congresses were held in Vienna in 2011. This is an increase by 7.0%.
March 27, 2012
Moderate Growth in Tourism Sector
Current Austrian tourism winter season 2011/12: +4.6% more overnights due to rise in February (+11.7%).
March 26, 2012
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Boom in Viennese Tourism
In January 2012, the Austrian capital registered an increase of 11.5% in tourists. 675,000 guest nights were recorded.
February 20, 2012
New Record in Austrian Tourism
Tourism in 2011: Almost 126 million overnights (+0.8%); all-time-high in number of arrivals.
January 26, 2012
Austrian Hotel Industry Under Pressure
Over the last years, the domestic hotel industry improved its size, capacity utilization and revenues. However, costs are rising massively.
January 14, 2012
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Immofinanz Closes Leasing Contract With Leonardo Hotels
The Austrian real estate group enters an agreement with the German subsidiary of the Israeli Fattal International Hotel Chain.
January 9, 2012
Tourism: Slight Increase in Capacities
Austria offers 65 200 accomodation establishments and 1.09 million beds for tourists in 2011.
December 28, 2011
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Vienna International Considers IPO
The Austrian hotel operator aims to be quoted at Vienna Stock Exchange in the medium run. Further growth is planned.
December 12, 2011
Warimpex Records Negative Result
The Austrian real estate company posted a loss of € 2.8m in the first nine months of the year despite a 10% increase in revenue from hotel operations.
November 29, 2011
Warimpex Hopes for Strong Year
The Austrian real estate company holds out the prospect of a dividend payment. EBIT is expected to increase by 20% this year.
October 21, 2011
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New September Record for Tourism in Vienna
The Austrian capital registered a plus in overnights of 5.0% in September 2011. Hotel revenue grew by 7.7% in the first nine months of the year.
October 20, 2011
CA Immo Commences Hotel Construction in Berlin
The Austrian real estate company invests € 53.2m in the Europacity development project. The hotel is scheduled for completion in 2013.
October 13, 2011
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Porr Cooperates with German InterCityHotel
In the coming years, the two German and Austrian companies plan 15 new hotels in the CEE area.
September 26, 2011
New Record for Tourism in Vienna
The Austrian capital registered a plus in overnights of 1.8% in July 2011. Hotel revenue grew by 13.7% in the first half of the year.
August 19, 2011
Hypo Alpe Adria Sells Schlosshotel Velden
The Austrian bank signed a purchase agreement with Amisola Immobilien AG. Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group will take over management of the hotel.
July 29, 2011
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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
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
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Al Jaber in Distress
Saudi investor Mohamed Al Jaber has to fight on several fronts in Austria. Kneissl awaits restructuring, loans are due.
April 23, 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
Bad Image for Tourism-Related Professions
Austria's tourism industry workers are dissatisfied with their jobs because of relatively low pay and bad working conditions.
April 19, 2011
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Concerns about "Eurovegas"
The Austrian-American project for the construction of Europe's largest casino meets increasing opposition.
March 16, 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
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Booming Tourism in Vienna
In 2010, guest-nights grew by 10.3% in Vienna. This is a new record since 1989.
January 25, 2011
Only Slight Increase in Austrian Minimum Wages
Index of Agreed Minimum Wages 2010: low increase due to economic crisis.
January 15, 2011
Austrian Tourism Operators Continue to Invest Heavily
Investment in the tourism business is estimated at € 5.0bn for 2011. The previous year’s level will therefore be maintained.
January 10, 2011
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AustrianTourism Figures Increase.
According to Statistik Austria, the winter season started with positive figures in Austria: November breaks a new record in overnight stays with 3.8m..
December 23, 2010
Encouraging Development of Austrian Tourism
The summer 2010 season ended successfully: the number of guests reached an all-time high record of 17.9 million, 62.5 million overnight stays are the best value since 1995.
November 24, 2010
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Study: Austrian Thermal Market Saturated
The regional management Burgenland has commissioned a study on the regional thermae. The offer is currently exceeding the demand.
November 19, 2010
Hoteliers: Threat of Staff Shortage
On one hand, hotel owners are confronted with more vacancies, on the other the seasonal contingent is reduced, so they are calling for the opening of the labor market.
November 17, 2010
Warimpex Announces Results of Q1-Q3 2010
Upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2010: Sales up by 21 percent.
November 17, 2010
Tourism in Vienna is Booming Like Never Before
All hotel categories are benefiting from strong growth in bookings. August and September were record months.
October 20, 2010
Do & Co Expands Rapidly in Turkey
After the successful expanion with Turkish Airlines, Do & Co plans to enter the event-catering market
October 18, 2010
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