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Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group again tops the “Profit” Image Ranking
The Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) has once again established itself as a leading company in the “Leisure & Tourism” category in the current “Gewinn” image ranking. For the seventh time in a row,
Insolvency of the FTI travel group: A multi-billion dollar liquidation with far-reaching consequences
The insolvency of the Munich-based travel group FTI marks a deep cut in the European tourism industry. With a mountain of debt of one billion euros and the liquidation of the two core companies FTI Touristik and
“Rock Me Amadeus” back at the Ronacher after summer break
Falco, the legendary Austrian musician and pop star, returns to Vienna in a new, spectacular production. “Rock Me Amadeus – The Falco Musical”, an in-house production of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW),
Lebensfreude Messe 2024: A celebration of health and sustainability in Germany
The Lebensfreude Messe, an important platform for health and well-being, will open its doors again from 22 to 24 November 2024 in the Hamburg-Schnelsen exhibition hall. Further dates are available, for example, in
“Tarzan” in Stuttgart: A gripping and successful show
The musical “Tarzan” at the Palladium Theater Stuttgart takes the audience into a fascinating world of music, dance and acrobatics. The story, which is based on the Disney film of the same name from 1999 and the
MSC Cruises may be planning new mega cruise ships at Meyer Turku
According to reports from the website Shipping Italy, MSC Cruises and the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland are in advanced negotiations to build cruise ships of the alleged new “Ultimate Class”. These
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China Southern Airlines offers free city tours for transit passengers in Guangzhou
China Southern Airlines, China's largest airline, offers international transit passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport a special service: free city tours of Guangzhou. These tours are available to passengers who have a minimum of
Food & Life 2024 in Munich: A culinary journey of discovery for all the senses
With the words “Guided food tours, mobile children’s kitchen, creations from the food innovation scene and a culinary pampering program”, the Food & Life trade fair in Munich announces a wealth of gourmet experiences for autumn 2024
Fish & Fine Food 2024: A feast for the palate at Messe Bremen
From 8 to 10 November 2024, the Bremen trade fair will be the meeting place for gourmets and foodies from all over northern Germany. The annual gourmet fair “Fisch & Feines” will once again present an impressive variety
Price differences between tourists and locals in Lisbon
In several traditional restaurants in the centre of Lisbon, there is a clear price difference between tourists and locals. According to a report in the Portuguese newspaper “Expresso”, foreign guests receive more expensive menus, while Portuguese
Vienna Whisky Festival 2024: A delight for whisky lovers in the heart of Vienna
The Vienna Whisky Festival, which takes place from 18 to 19 October 2024 in the renowned MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, will once again be the meeting place for whisky enthusiasts from all over the world. The fourth edition of this
Worlds of Pleasure 2024: A feast for all the senses at the Vienna MAK
On October 19 and 20, 2024, the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna will be transformed into a paradise for connoisseurs and gourmets. The Worlds of Pleasure, a trade fair for culinary
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Extreme ecosystems: An odyssey to the most fascinating and extreme places on our planet
The biodiversity of our planet is beyond imagination. Scientists have documented more than 1,60 million species, but the actual number could be many times higher. In this fascinating spectrum
Curious travel reasons: “Happy birthday to Goethe”
There are many reasons for travelling: holidays, business, health spas, pilgrimages, family visits and of course birthdays. And one such reason for travelling, at least for some, is today, August 28, 2024: Goethe's
The Americans are coming
At the end of their holiday, many travellers to Greece think: "It was great". Some may want to stay there "at some point", like STS did. But is the "feeling of life" that you "inhale there" really so great?
Exploration flight over Venice
Egon Erwin Kisch is one of the best journalists in the German language. In 1925, almost a hundred years ago, a volume of summarized reports was published. The title of the book became his
Donauinselfest: Probably the lowest “Wizz Air flight”
With a “flight altitude” of just 45 meters, the budget airline Wizz Air is offering what is probably the lowest “flight” at the Donauinselfest. The company is sponsoring the event this year and
A wine-loving journey into the depths of Moldova: The Cricova Winery
The Cricova wine cellar in the Republic of Moldova offers visitors a fascinating journey through an underground labyrinth of over 120 kilometers, which not only serves as a storage facility for an impressive wine collection,
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New Zealand increases tourist fees almost threefold
From October 1, 2024, New Zealand will significantly increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) for international tourists. The fee will be increased from 35 New Zealand dollars (about 20 euros)
China Southern Airlines offers free city tours for transit passengers in Guangzhou
China Southern Airlines, China's largest airline, offers international transit passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport a special service: free city tours of Guangzhou. These tours are available to passengers who have a minimum of
Lost luggage in air travel: rights and obligations of travellers
Every year, millions of travelers around the world experience one of their biggest nightmares during their trip: the loss of their luggage. This unpleasant experience can not only ruin the vacation, but also cause significant financial
Food & Life 2024 in Munich: A culinary journey of discovery for all the senses
With the words “Guided food tours, mobile children’s kitchen, creations from the food innovation scene and a culinary pampering program”, the Food & Life trade fair in Munich announces a wealth of gourmet experiences for autumn 2024
Fish & Fine Food 2024: A feast for the palate at Messe Bremen
From 8 to 10 November 2024, the Bremen trade fair will be the meeting place for gourmets and foodies from all over northern Germany. The annual gourmet fair “Fisch & Feines” will once again present an impressive variety
Price differences between tourists and locals in Lisbon
In several traditional restaurants in the centre of Lisbon, there is a clear price difference between tourists and locals. According to a report in the Portuguese newspaper “Expresso”, foreign guests receive more expensive menus, while Portuguese
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