Austrian Ski Resorts Are Growing in Popularity With U.S. Tourists The Austrian hotel industry recorded 71 million overnight stays during the winter tourist season from November 2023 to April 2024, of which 77% came from tourists from abroad. According to government organization Statistics Austria, overnight stays rose by 2.6% or 2 million nights from last year’s winter season. However, this is still 2.5% below the 2018-19 pre-pandemic season, which saw […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 30, 2024 0 Comments
Men’s Downhill: Austrian Ski Racer Marco Schwarz out for Rest of Season After Devastating Crash in Bormio, Italy The Austrian Ski Association ‘Ski Austria’ announced today, December 28, 2023, that their ski racer Marco Schwarz has suffered a cruciate ligament and internal meniscus tear as well as cartilage damage during a crash during today’s Men’s Downhill race in Bormio, Italy. The Austrian had slipped away after the second timing point and hit the safety nets at high speed. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Austria Releases New Logo — And Suffers Ridicule Ski Austria unveiled its new logo on March 30, 2023, and has been using it on all communication, websites, and representations since April 3, 2023. The new logo was designed by Scholz & Friends, one of Europe’s largest advertising agencies. The press release by Ski Austria stated that the new logo came in conjunction with the streamlining of the name […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 12, 2023 0 Comments
Obertauern, Austria, Report: The “Snow Bowl” Report from Saturday and Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2023 You may have heard about the abysmal season much of Europe is having on SnowBrains, but the European Alps are an expansive area and there are some pockets where snow has been good. Obertauern is one such place. Obertauern is known in Austria as the “Snow Bowl” and its reputation […] Conditions Report Julia Schneemann | February 28, 2023 0 Comments
10 Reasons You Should Head To Kitzbühel, Austria, This Season Kitzbühel has been part of the Ikon Pass since 2021. Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders get seven or five day access respectively to the Kitzbühel ski area. Here are 10 reasons why you should head to Kitzbühel this season: Related: Ikon Pass Adds To More New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season 1. In the heart of Europe: Kitzbühel […] Julia Schneemann | September 12, 2022 1 Comment
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