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Apprenticeship championships in tourism: Talents show off their skills
At this year’s “Junior Skills” competition at WIFI Carinthia, 81 apprentices in the areas of cooking, restaurant service and hotel reception competed for the title of “State Champion”. For three days they presented themselves in front of a competent
Tyrolean winter tourism is recording growth despite challenges
Tyrol remains a popular travel destination in the 2023/24 winter season, despite difficult weather conditions and inflation. According to a preliminary balance, domestic tourism has recorded a decline in five out of six months of the current year
KV qualification: 7,5 percent more wages for cable car workers
The Chamber of Commerce and the Vida union have called for increases in wages for employees employed by cable car companies. On average, these 7,5 percent should receive more money. "That makes
Vienna with 1,3 million overnight stays in March 2024
This March 2024, Vienna reached 1,3 million overnight stays (+16%). In the first quarter of 2024, 3,3 million guest overnight stays (+13%) were counted. The net overnight turnover of Viennese accommodation providers in February was around
Vienna: New long-distance bus terminal is to be pushed forward
Long-distance bus travel is becoming increasingly popular and at the same time makes a significant contribution to environmental protection. The new Vienna long-distance bus terminal at Handelskai will also be well connected to the motorway network and public transport
Styrian tour operator sets up European Football Championship trips
On the occasion of the European Football Championship, which will soon take place in Germany, the Styria-based tour operator Fanreisen24 is offering a number of package tours. The two to four day flight packages
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Fifth Freedom with Ethiopian: Pleasant change from European zero service
For a few days now there has been an alternative to Austrian Airlines and Ryanair on the Vienna-Copenhagen-Vienna route at least four times a week with Ethiopian Airlines. While the two European providers rely on medium-haul jets,
Nor(se)-wegian 2.0: Full plane, overpriced food on board and almost 1,5 hours earlier in New York
New York, if you can make it there, you make it anywhere. This wisdom was already shared by the great Frank Sinatra in his hymn to one of the most exciting metropolises
In the TAP-A321LR to New York: chaotic transfer, bad food, but plenty of space
"Boa Sorte" - which in German means something like "Good luck" is what the flight attendant calls after me as I step onto the rear stairs of the A320Neo at Lisbon Airport. At the
Tested: The new Condor Premium Economy in the A330neo from New York to Frankfurt
It's Monday, February 13, 2023 when in Terminal 7 of New York's JFK Airport - bar tables, Condor roll-ups and different-colored balloons fill the check-in area and the gate area,
With Turkish Airlines on the shortest route from Bali to Vienna
After several months in Bali it was time to visit my old home country Austria again. Denpasar Airport (DPS) currently acts as the sole aviation gateway for Bali and
The Canary Island alternative: In the Canaryfly ATR72 from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria
The terminal at Fuerteventura Airport is completely empty on this January morning. Shortly after 7, in the only café open at the time before the security checkpoint, I had a
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ÖAMTC warns of dangerous child seats
The mobility club and its partner organizations are currently testing the current child seats. Serious safety defects were discovered in one model, the Peg Perego Viaggio Twist with an Isofix base. ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl summarizes:
Fines threaten: Greece wants to ban “private beaches”.
The Greek government declares war on “private beach operators” who seek to prevent access to beaches through walls, buildings, fences, vehicles, planters or other obstacles. Fines of 60.000 euros
Hidden payment fees cost consumers dearly
1,9 billion euros loss: In Germany there are hidden fees in excessive exchange rates, high costs for international transactions and expenses abroad by travelers. On behalf of Wise this has
International boating license is not valid in all states
Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on the issuance of International Certificates for Pleasure Boat Operators was designed to ensure the cross-border recognition of these certificates
Vienna Higher Regional Court overturns Ö-Ticket service fees
In March last year, the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) sued CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, which operates the “Ö-Ticket” ticket service, on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The subject of the proceedings were clauses
Fare evasion is particularly expensive in these cities
Using public transport is part of everyday life for many commuters, travelers and city residents. In Germany alone, over ten billion people were transported by buses and trains in 2022. Around
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