News & Stories
Vienna. For the first time, the world-famous Hotel Sacher in Vienna, is risking a step into management. It will operate a 19-room and suite noble hideaway in an Austrian top-class skiing destination. "Managed by Sacher" says the subtitle of this resort - it tastes like chocolate on a Sacher cake and ensures a worldwide reputation. The investor of the boutique hotel is a Russian oligarch who is also hitting the headlines in other matters at the moment.
Duisburg. The German tour operator alltours have taken advantage of the real estate crisis on Mallorca and bought the 4-star hotel Bahia del Este. Further hotels are to follow. At the same time, the company announced a new hotel standard focusing more on quiet and comfort.
Agadir. TUI will tackle the 2009 summer season with the new Sensimar hotel brand. The three pilot projects are meant to address couples aged 40 and up, while the emphasis is clearly set on the generation aged 50 plus. Even some Robinson Clubs rely more on relaxation than action. In Agadir, responsible managers explained the future strategies of these brands.
Vienna. For 15 percent of the travellers coming to Austria, culture plays a major role today. The image and the events in the region have become tourism magnets. Nevertheless, insiders warn against the danger of cultural "eventitis."
Basel. The organisers of Swiss Exhibition have decided to postpone "Global Energy Basel" due to current uncertainties in world markets. The international partnering platform is aimed mainly at leaders and decision makers, who cannot currently guarantee their presence due to unforeseeable global market developments.
Munich. Again this year Expo Real has recorded strong growth. The 11th International Commercial Property Exposition, which took place in Munich from 6 to 8 October 2008, attracted 24,500 trade visitors from 77 countries. In addition, at the exhibition stands, there were over 17,500 company representatives. The figure for participation in Expo Real 2008 was thus 42,000 - a rise over last year of 7.7 percent.