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.
In Europe, the included onboard service in economy class on short-haul flights has been and is being cut back more and more. But what is the situation in Kazakhstan with Air Astana? This report takes a closer look at the economy class on a domestic flight that was operated with an Airbus A321. Unfortunately, some Europeans
The planned amendment to the EU Package Travel Directive has been met with criticism from experts. At a webinar of the German Travel Association (DRV), travel lawyer Ansgar Staudinger demanded that the EU Commission should not further tighten consumer protection, as package tours are already comprehensively protected. In particular, the withdrawn three-hour rule, which allows travel agencies to book several individual services within
On January 14, 2025, Vienna's Museumsquartier will be the setting for a dazzling journey back in time to the vibrant 1920s: the award-winning revue Berlin Berlin will celebrate its Vienna premiere. This lavishly staged show, which has already enjoyed great success in Germany, takes the audience to Berlin in the "Golden Twenties", a time of cultural
After a four-year break, the winter destination Lanzarote is returning to the program of the tour operator Tui Austria. From December 21, 2024, Tui will again offer non-stop flights from Vienna to the fascinating Canary Island, which is particularly popular with nature and art lovers due to its mild climate, unique landscape and diverse leisure opportunities.
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have acquired their corporate headquarters at Vienna Central Station. The 23-storey office building, which has been held by Bank Austria's real estate fund Realinvest Austria since 2014, was previously leased to the ÖBB on a long-term basis. After the previous owner considered selling it to a third party, the ÖBB decided to sell the approximately
The popular Hollywood fairy tale “Pretty Woman” will be performed as a musical in Switzerland in 2025. From April 4 to May 4, “Pretty Woman – The Musical” will be performed at Theater 11 in Zurich. The show, based on the 1990 film classic with music by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, has already been performed at the London
The Allsun hotel chain, part of the Alltours group of companies, is expanding its offering with the opening of the Allsun Hotel Malia Beach in April 2025. After extensive renovations, the 4,5-star hotel will offer guests modern comfort and a comprehensive all-inclusive experience. It is located directly on the extensive sandy beach of Malia and just a few minutes from the town center.
In an increasingly hectic world in which everything is always available, the need for peace and relaxation is becoming ever greater. Many people long for a break from everyday life and seek relaxation in silence - or, as the "Finest Hideaway" Hotel Seefischer on Lake Millstatt in Carinthia puts it:
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,
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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