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.

Xlendi Bay (Photo: Jan Gruber).

Dance, Movement and Peace – A Homage to Johann Strauss in 2025

From 1 to 29 March 2025, Vienna can look forward to a series of extraordinary events that celebrate the work of the famous composer Johann Strauss in a variety of ways and integrate him into modern cultural life. Under the title Dance – Move – Sleep, the Austrian waltz king will be experienced in a new, unconventional form that

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Cruise industry in legal dispute over discounts: Travel agencies fear for sales agent status

The conflict over refunds in the travel industry is coming to a head: The shipping company Aida Cruises has terminated the contracts of two travel agents because they passed on discounts to customers. The companies concerned have filed a lawsuit against this, as the Association of Independent Travel Agents (VUSR) announced. Aida Cruises reiterated that the company is "consistently against refunds"

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Stricter lending: Hotels under pressure from new EU banking rules

At the beginning of 2025, the EU's stricter banking guidelines, known as "Basel IV", came into force. These new requirements particularly affect real estate financing, which is repaid from current income - including hotels. Banks are now required to deposit higher capital for loans to this sector, which leads to stricter

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New lifts for the Schladming 4-mountain ski area from the 2025/26 winter season

From the 2025/26 winter season, the connection between Hauser Kaibling and Planai will be further improved by two modern lifts. The Schladming 4-mountain ski area, which is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts, is receiving a significant upgrade. On Hauser Kaibling, the existing "Senderbahn" will be replaced by a 10-seater gondola lift, while on Planai, the 8-seater chairlift "Mitterhausalm

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Deutsche Bahn and EVG agree on new collective agreement – ​​warning strikes averted

After months of negotiations, Deutsche Bahn and the Railway and Transport Union (EVG) have agreed on a new collective agreement for around 192.000 employees. This means that passengers will be spared another industrial dispute for the time being. The next possible warning strike could take place in March 2026 at the earliest. The agreement was signed today in Berlin.

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Hurtigruten and HX: Completion of takeovers and positive booking figures

The Hurtigruten Group has successfully completed the acquisitions by investor consortiums announced in November 2024. This step marks the final separation of Hurtigruten and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) into independent companies. The investors, led by Arini Capital Management, Cyrus Capital Partners and Tresidor Investment Management, are providing a total of over 500 million euros in

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Ameropa reports strong growth in rail parcels

The tour operator Ameropa is seeing a sharp increase in demand for rail packages that combine a rail journey with a hotel stay. According to managing director Tim Dunker, sales in this segment in the current financial year are 140 percent higher than last year. The company had already achieved an increase of 40 percent last year.

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Dertour Group takes over Hotelplan – New direction in the tourism market

The Dertour Group is taking over the Hotelplan Group from the Migros retail group, thereby strengthening its market position in Switzerland, Germany and Great Britain. As part of the takeover, all of Hotelplan’s tour operator brands, including the German provider Vtours, will remain under the umbrella of the Dertour Group. The holiday home provider Interhome, however, will not be part of

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Travel trends 2025: Thailand and Japan on the rise, Malta remains popular

The British people's desire to travel remains unbroken, and current searches for air travel show clear changes in the preferred destinations for 2025. Destinations in Asia in particular are experiencing growing demand, while some European countries are losing interest. New data analyses from Reboot Online show which travel destinations are particularly popular and

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