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The Hotel Sacher Vienna will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 and is kicking off the festivities with a prominent art collaboration. On March 26, 2026, two sculptures by the internationally renowned Austrian artist Erwin Wurm were unveiled in front of the main entrance of the historic hotel. The works are titled "Step Big" and
The Italian lagoon city of Venice is intensifying its measures to manage visitor numbers. As confirmed by the city administration and experts from the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club (ÖAMTC), the system of entrance fees introduced in 2024 will be significantly expanded in 2026. Starting April 3, 2026, an entrance fee will be charged to day visitors on a total of 60 selected days.
The long-established Café Tomaselli on the Alter Markt in Salzburg is facing a significant operational change. As the current managing director, Elisabeth Aigner, from the owning family, will retire in May 2026, a structured process has been initiated to ensure business continuity. GMS Gourmet GmbH has been selected as the future operator.
On August 12, 2026, a rare astronomical event will plunge large parts of Southern Europe into darkness: a total solar eclipse will pass over the continent. The moon will move completely in front of the sun's disk, creating an umbra that will stretch from Greenland across Iceland to the Iberian Peninsula and finally to the Balearic Islands.
On the night of March 28-29, 2026, Europe will switch to summer time, with clocks being moved forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. This time change will have a direct impact on international rail services, particularly on the night train services operated by the Czech transport company RegioJet. The following services are affected:
A widespread strike by ground handling staff in Spain threatens to severely disrupt European air traffic during the Easter holidays in 2026. The unions CCOO, UGT, and USO have called on employees of the service providers Groundforce and Menzies to walk off the job from March 27 to April 6. Around 20 airports are affected, including...
The structure of spending in Austrian winter tourism has undergone a fundamental transformation in the past three years. Current data from the payment service provider Global Payments shows that cashless payments in the restaurant and hotel industry are no longer perceived merely as a supplementary service, but as an indispensable infrastructure standard. While in the 2023/24 winter season the
The return of the Michelin Guide to Austria at the national level is seen by industry representatives as a significant boost for the country's culinary scene. In this context, a discussion about mandatory food labeling in restaurants erupted during a live podcast in Schladming. Hannes Royer, founder of the association "Land schafft Leben" (Land Creates Life), criticized the proposal.
In March 2026, the Swiss Parliament made a far-reaching decision regarding the regulation of road traffic. With a clear majority of 173 to 13 votes in the National Council, the introduction of an additional transit fee was approved, following the Council of States' prior approval. The new levy is intended to affect travelers who...
The Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club (ÖAMTC) predicts significant traffic congestion on Austria's highways during the upcoming Easter week, although the intensity is expected to be moderate compared to long-term averages. A key factor in this assessment is the early Easter date and the current uncertain weather conditions, which, combined with high fuel prices, are dampening travel enthusiasm.
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