Tourism

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: Under Travel Tips Here you will find some advice that can be helpful when planning your trip, but also if something goes wrong.

Mariazellerbahn modernized: New superstructure car for track work

On Monday, the first of two new superstructure cars for the Mariazellerbahn was delivered to the Alpenbahnhof operations center in St. Pölten. The car, which was specially designed for the maintenance of the historic narrow-gauge line, is to start operations after it has been approved for the line. The Lower Austrian Transport Organization Company (NÖVOG) is investing a total of 7,2 million euros in modern vehicles,

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Kitzsteinhorn starts 2024/25 ski season earlier than planned

Thanks to intensive snowfall in September and optimal weather conditions, the ski season on the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun will begin on October 5, 2024 – a week earlier than planned. As Thomas Maierhofer, CEO of Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG, reports, the use of the proven snow management at over 2.500 meters enables the first winter sports activities. The slopes

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Extension to Stuttgart: Westbahn has started selling tickets

Some time ago, the private railway company Westbahn announced the extension of the existing Munich route to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. The company has now started selling tickets. Two daily train pairs will be offered from December 15, 2024. For a long time, the Stadler double-decker trains of the Westbahn were used between Vienna-Westbahnhof and Salzburg

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Flixbus plans to enter the Mexican market in 2025

The German long-distance bus and train operator Flix plans to enter the Mexican bus market in the first half of 2025. With a volume of six to eight billion euros, Mexico is the third largest bus market in the world. According to Flix CEO André Schwämmlein, bus travel in Mexico has a long tradition in which the company would like to participate in the future.

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“Sister Act” returns: The heavenly musical on tour in Austria

The cult film “Sister Act” with Whoopi Goldberg has thrilled generations of viewers and remains unforgettable. The humorous story of the eccentric disco diva Deloris, who becomes a nun, had a phenomenal cinema release in 1992 and attracted more than five million visitors to the cinemas. The mixture of funny moments, a rousing soundtrack and

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Deutsche Bahn launches “S3” renovation program

Deutsche Bahn has launched a new restructuring program called “S3” to overcome the challenges of recent years. The aim is to improve the performance of the rail network and restore the company’s financial stability by 2027. The focus is on increased punctuality, fewer disruptions and

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Tui Blue expands: New hotel locations opened in China and Malaysia

The Tui Blue hotel brand recently opened its first locations in China and Malaysia, marking a step in the company's global expansion. These new hotels are not only designed to offer travelers comfortable accommodation, but also to allow them to experience the cultural and scenic features of the respective regions. In Malaysia, the

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