This Aviation.Direct section deals with tourism-related topics.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with tourism-related topics and also gives Tips on interesting excursions, destinations, hotels, airports and much moreVarious special offers from airlines, tour operators and so on can also be found in this section, always critically examined, of course.
Tip: With Travel Tips Here you will find some advice that can be helpful when planning your trip, but also if something goes wrong.
At the 2026 Mobility Conference in Vienna, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke outlined a fundamental course correction in national transport policy. In his keynote address, the minister emphasized the need to understand mobility as a basic social need and the economic backbone of society. Hanke rejected ideological debates and spoke out against polarization.
The European mobility landscape is facing a significant change. The French company BlaBlaCar has officially announced the end of its long-distance bus business, reacting to a combination of intense competitive pressure, rising operating costs, and a changed market strategy from its state-owned competitors. While the online platform continues to hold a dominant market position as a ride-sharing service, the
The Carinthia Card will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the leisure industry in Austria's southernmost province. Since its introduction in 1996, the card program has evolved from a regional initiative into one of the country's most successful leisure and tourism tools. The summer season began
The Lower Austrian Transport Organization (NÖVOG) is planning a comprehensive restructuring of public transport in the Römerland Carnuntum region. Under the name "Leopoldi Principle," a hybrid system will be introduced from summer 2027, combining traditional bus services with on-demand shared taxis. The project area covers the economically dynamic region between Ebreichsdorf, Schwechat, and Bruck an der Mur.
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and the shipping company DDSG Blue Danube have announced a comprehensive expansion of their strategic partnership. While cooperation in the past focused primarily on the Wachau region, the new marketing campaign now targets the entire greater Vienna area and Lower Austria, as well as cross-border connections to Bratislava.
The Swiss transport network is significantly expanding its tourism portfolio for 2026, focusing on architectural innovations in high mountain regions and capacity increases on classic panoramic routes. A key project is the opening of the Titlis Tower at the end of May. Designed by the architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, the structure stands at an altitude of over 3.000 meters.
At its 11th General Assembly in Cork, Ireland, the Hotelstars Union (HSU) welcomed Slovakia as its 22nd member. Slovakia thus transitions from observer status to associate membership and commits to applying the standardized European criteria for hotel classification. This step aims to improve the comparability of accommodation establishments.
A recent representative survey conducted by the market research institute Spectra on behalf of the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club (ÖAMTC) confirms the continued opposition of the Austrian population to a general speed reduction on motorways. According to the survey of 1.000 respondents, carried out at the end of March 2026, 68 percent are in favor of maintaining the 130 km/h speed limit. While 19 percent of the participants...
German tour operator Alltours is accelerating its growth in the Eastern Mediterranean in time for the 2026 summer season and significantly expanding its own brand, Alltoura Club Hotels. At the heart of this expansion strategy is Turkey, which has proven to be one of the most stable and highest-demand markets for package tourism in recent years. Through the
A comprehensive cultural history exhibition dedicated to the everyday life and advertising history of the GDR will open at the Elbepark shopping center in Dresden on April 23, 2026. Dresden private collector Torsten Meisel will present parts of his collection, entitled "GDR Advertising Figures World," for the first time. With a total of more than 900 objects, the exhibition is considered a major cultural and historical showcase.
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