Tourism

Tourism advertising and gastronomy: The Tuscan coast focuses on evening dining.

The regional tourism agency Toscana Promozione Turistica is intensifying its promotion of restaurants and cafes along the Tuscan Mediterranean coast, particularly during the evening rush hour. The marketing initiative focuses on coastal towns and islands such as Giglio Campese, Capoliveri on Elba, Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica, the Bay of Baratti, Cecina, and the Calafuria coastal area near Livorno.

August 18, 2026 18:01

Collective bargaining agreement in Austrian tourism: Wage increases below the inflation rate

After four rounds of fruitless negotiations, public protests, and a temporary suspension of talks by the employers, the Vida union and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber have reached a new collective bargaining agreement for the approximately 250.000 employees in the hotel and restaurant industry. The agreement provides for an average wage increase of [amount missing] starting October 1, 2026.

August 18, 2026 13:09

Shift in the travel behavior of the German population: Record high for domestic travel and recreation in the business travel segment.

The travel behavior of the population in Germany showed significant changes in 2025. As the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden announced, the total number of multi-day private and business trips with at least one overnight stay fell slightly by 1,1 percent compared to the previous year, to a total of 274 million trips. While trips abroad declined noticeably,

August 18, 2026 10:34

DDSG Blue Danube offers discounts on Vienna boat routes.

The inland shipping company DDSG Blue Danube has launched a discount promotion for its sightseeing tours on the Danube Canal and the Danube River in Vienna. Under the name "Schiffwoch" (Ship Week), the company offers a 33 percent discount on online bookings for the "City Cruise" and "Danube Panorama Tour" routes every Wednesday.

August 18, 2026 06:09

Network regulation on the railways: Deutsche Bahn sues against the Federal Network Agency's track allocation quotas.

Deutsche Bahn is taking legal action against a ruling by the Federal Network Agency regarding the allocation of track capacity for long-distance rail services. DB InfraGo, the division responsible for the rail network, announced an expedited court proceeding to temporarily halt the regulatory authority's decision. The Network Agency had ruled that the infrastructure operator must allocate capacity to heavily congested routes.

August 17, 2026 15:01

Tourism industry concerns: US travel association warns of hurdles posed by visa bond program

The US Travel Association has expressed serious concerns regarding the plans of the US government under President Donald Trump to expand the so-called visa bond program to additional countries. The program requires citizens of approximately 50 selected countries to post a security deposit of up to $20.000 when applying for a nonimmigrant visa.

August 14, 2026 15:02

Change in Alpine tourism: French mountain sports regions increasingly focus on the summer season

The French Alpine regions, traditionally dominated by winter sports, are strategically expanding their offerings for the summer months. Against the backdrop of changing travel needs and seasonal fluctuations in demand, destinations such as Les Menuires and Pralognan-la-Vanoise in the Savoie department are focusing on diversifying their outdoor activities. The spectrum ranges from expanding the mountain bike trail network to...

August 14, 2026 05:00

Measures against assaults: Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are considering extending the alcohol ban at major train stations.

The Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, under Minister Peter Hanke, is working with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to push ahead with further steps to increase safety on the railways. During a site visit at Vienna's main train station, the Minister of Mobility tasked the company's management with extending the general ban on alcohol consumption to other high-traffic areas.

August 13, 2026 16:08

Expanding mileage redemption: Miles & More links its rewards system with Booking.com

The Lufthansa Group's customer loyalty program, Miles & More, is expanding its cooperation with the online booking portal Booking.com. From now on, program participants can use their collected award miles directly on the platform to reduce the costs of hotel stays and other accommodations. This is the first loyalty program in the aviation industry to offer this service.

August 13, 2026 15:03

Protection against violence in rail transport: Union demands mandatory reporting of assaults

Following a site visit by Vienna's Transport Minister Peter Hanke to the main train station, the transport union Vida is demanding swift and binding measures against the increasing attacks on railway staff. While deputy union chairwoman Olivia Janisch supports the promised zero-tolerance policy towards violence on public transport, she is urging the immediate introduction of an industry-wide reporting requirement for all employees.

August 13, 2026 14:09