Austria News
Six Senses Kitzbühel Alps set to open in 2021
Embedded in the largest protected habitat in Europe – the Hohe Tauern National Park – Six Senses Kitzbühel fuses a high octane Alpine lifestyle with the sensual tranquillity of a true Six Senses resort.
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New Fleckalmbahn prepares for December debut in Kitzbühel
Following 35 years of accident-free service, 90,000 hours of operation and more than 30 million satisfied customers, the old Fleckalmbahn was respectfully retired in April.
Radisson signs for three Red properties in Europe
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of three brand-new hotels. The trio are designated to arrive under its Radisson Red brand as part of a strategic franchised partnership with developer and operator Value One Hotel Operations.
Air Arabia launches new low-cost flights to Vienna
The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna from Sharjah, will operate four times a week, on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and will be expanded to daily flight service as of mid-December.
Major upgrade to Fleckalmbahn lift, Kitzbühel
Substantial work is currently underway to upgrade Kitzbühel’s 35-year-old Fleckalmbahn lift. The €27.5 million project will see bigger, faster and more comfortable cabins coming in to use this December.
Kitzbühel Tourism appoints Heaven Publicity to lead UK promotion
As the first external communications agency to be brought in by the Austrian regional tourist board, Heaven Publicity will work with the Kitzbühel team to capitalise on the British interest in European winter sports holidays and out of season Alpine travel.
Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere takes brand into Austria
Located in the new Quartier Belvedere, the property is the fourth Andaz branded hotel in Europe, joining Andaz London Liverpool Street, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht and the recently opened Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor.
Grand Tirolia Hotel Kitzbuhel takes Curio Collection into Austria
With its long winter seasons and high snow reliability, Kitzbuhel is renowned for being a skier’s paradise, and guests can easily access the slopes from the hotel.
Kitzbühel prepares to welcome return of World Ski Awards
The leading figureheads, decision-makers and innovators of the ski industry are heading to the legendary Austrian resort of Kitzbühel for the World Ski Awards 2018.
Wizz Air to establish base in Vienna ahead of summer season
Wizz Air will ass Austria as the 44th country in its network by establishing base operations at Vienna Airport. Wizz will open its Austrian base with one Airbus A320 aircraft in June, which will be followed by the deployment of two additional Airbus A321 aircraft in November.
Eurowings launches new London-Salzburg connection ahead of ski season
German low-cost carrier, Eurowings, has expanded its network from the UK with a new flight from Heathrow to Salzburg, the first of which took off earlier.
Stefan Gross, chief commercial officer, Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport chief commercial officer Stefan Gross tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have been honoured by the World Travel Awards.