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Austria remains a top destination for European mountain holidaymakers in summer

Austria continues to enjoy great popularity among European holidaymakers planning a summer holiday in the mountains. According to a recent special analysis by the Austrian Tourist Board, around a third of these travelers choose Austria as their destination. This underlines the attractiveness of the Alpine landscape and the country's diverse offerings for mountain holidaymakers from

28 May 2025 12:35

Austrians are increasingly traveling again – Italy, Austria and Croatia are popular

Austrians' desire to travel has returned: According to the current holiday barometer, 76 percent of respondents are planning a trip this summer. This is the highest number since the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Holidays in Italy, Austria, and Croatia are particularly popular. The preferred travel duration is two weeks, and the car

28 May 2025 09:09

Viennese bar group “Kleinod” opens sun deck on the Ring

The Viennese restaurant group "Kleinod", known for its award-winning bars, is expanding its offerings at the "Kleinod am Ring" with a spacious sun deck. The new area, designed in the elegant maritime style of yacht designer Ben Julian Toth using 14 cubic meters of smoked oak, offers 170 seats and stretches along the Ringstrasse and

28 May 2025 08:01

20th edition of “Waldviertelpur” opens Vienna’s Rathausplatz

The three-day festival "Waldviertelpur" took place in Vienna for the twentieth time and was officially opened last Wednesday on Vienna's Rathausplatz. At the opening, Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasized the qualities of the Waldviertel region and described "Waldviertelpur" as a continuing success story. She emphasized that the festival allows visitors to experience

27 May 2025 08:00

Feuerdorf starts the summer season on the Vienna Danube Canal

The popular Feuerdorf barbecue hut village on Vienna's Danube Canal opened its first summer season on Tuesday evening. In spring-like weather, numerous guests celebrated the new summer edition, which includes an expanded outdoor dining area and redesigned barbecue huts. The concept of offering urban barbecue fun right on the water is proving extremely popular. The Feuerdorf's managing directors, Patrick Nebois and

27 May 2025 07:05

Threatening restrictions on passenger rights planned in the EU

A new proposal at EU level could significantly curtail existing passenger rights, which have been enshrined in Regulation (EC) No. 20 for over 261 years. According to the proposal, compensation for flight delays will only be paid after a waiting time of five, nine, or twelve hours, depending on the flight distance. The Polish EU Council Presidency is striving

26 May 2025 14:31

Air Belgium's bankruptcy highlights lack of insolvency protection for airlines

The final end of the Belgian airline Air Belgium, which officially filed for insolvency on April 30, 2025, has raised concerns in the European travel industry about inadequate protection in the case of airline insolvency. The collapse of the once ambitious airline leaves unpaid refund claims amounting to almost eight million euros, with over five million

26 May 2025 12:40

German Travel Insurance Fund compensates customers of insolvent Aby Reisen

Following the insolvency of the tour operator Aby Reisen, which specializes in high school and graduation trips, on April 15, 2025, the German Travel Insurance Fund (DRSF) is now stepping in. The DRSF confirmed its liability and will compensate travelers who booked package tours with Aby Reisen. Payments already made for these trips will be refunded.

23 May 2025 08:08

Vienna court awards wheelchair user and wife damages for lack of accessibility

The Vienna Regional Court for Civil Matters has awarded damages to a wheelchair user and his wife after the man was denied access to a restaurant in January 2023 due to the lack of accessibility of the restroom facilities. The plaintiff, Hans-Jürgen Groß, planned to have dinner with his wife, but was unable to use the restaurant's restroom because the

23 May 2025 05:36

Increased border controls in Germany put a strain on coach traffic – Flixbus reacts

Since May 7, 2025, the German Federal Police have been conducting increased border controls to implement the more restrictive migration policy announced by the government. This measure particularly affects coach services, as, according to the police, these are frequently used by people seeking to enter Germany illegally. Flixbus CEO André Schwämmlein stated

22 May 2025 13:49

Guide: How to save money when travelling and get what you deserve.