News & Stories

Vienna. The Austrians, generally the first on the trail of new trends, have identified the authentic, individual offer with depth of content as particularly promising for the coming summer. At the same time, the national tourism organisation Oesterreich Werbung by no means intends to exclude the possibility of a campaign pitched against the negative developments of overnight stay figures.

Minneapolis/Denver/Paris. The gap between the two biggest business travel management companies became yesterday an awful lot smaller: With two simultaneous fusions and takeovers Carlson Wagonlit Travelauf's influence on the American market grew massively. At the same time Accor sold its 50 percent share in CWT. And so CWT catches up on the market leaders American Express.

New Delhi. The noise of New Delhi abruptly ends behind the entrance gate in the long driveway leading towards the Imperial New Delhi lined by 24 palm trees. After its all-encompassing five-year renovation, the city palace presents itself as one of the few grand hotels of the world that really deserve this name.

Berlin. As of today, five hotels of Spanish NH group will provide exclusive board meeting rooms with special equipment and service at an all-inclusive rate per person. NH Hoteles, which claims to be the third biggest business hotel operator in Europe, addresses top executives that want to hold confidential meetings.

Villach. One of Austria's leading tourism consultancy firms calls for a "benchmark symposium" covering current figures and trends in the hotel industry as well as topics such as wellness & spa, thermal springs & baths, excursion destinations and golf.

Frankfurt. The International Tourism Fair ITB, Incentive-, Meeting- and Events Exhibition IMEX or regional events - many different factors decide at what event Europe's hoteliers present themselves. The travel-  and tourism exhibition MITT in Moscow is considered an absolute climber.