127 institutions entered the first innovation contest organised by the German Tourism Organisation (DTV). A short while ago, the Hanover Adventure Zoo received the special 2005 award in the category of “innovative tourism products.” The award (...) read more
In late November the Crystal Worlds in Wattens/Tyrol, which were stylishly designed by André Heller in 1995, celebrated their 10th anniversary with around 400 honorary guests. Since opening to the public, this world-famous object d'art has (...) read more
The increase in value-added tax scheduled for 2007 in Germany has been met with stern opposition by the German Tourism Association (DTV). DTV President Tilo Braune called the raise of VAT to 19 per cent “poison” for the German hotel and catering (...) read more
The Stuttgart “Bild” newspaper conducted a survey of the most important person in Baden-Württemberg. Readers nominated Roland Mack, the managing partner of the Europa Park in Rust. They could choose among one hundred personalities from business, (...) read more
In mid-November, the largest sporting complex in the world with some 290,000 square metres will open to the public in Doha (Qatar). The sports palace will also serve as a symbol for the region and offer additional attractions for well-heeled (...) read more
On September 9th the Universum Science Centre in Bremen celebrated its fifth birthday. Since opening, the Science Centre has been expanded by 80 interactive stations, five huge special exhibitions supplemented the expeditions “Man, Earth and (...) read more
In mid-August a building that was refurbished for eight million euros was opened to the public by the Premier of Lower Saxony, Christian Wulff. Alterations in the building included the oldest European saltwater pool, which was built in a Bauhaus (...) read more
In the presence of Disney’s CEO Michael Eisner, his soon-to-be successor Robert Iger and the Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong, Disneyland Hong Kong opened to the public on September 12th in a spectacular grand opening gala with around 2,500 (...) read more
The nomination for the “best roller coaster in the world” has now been awarded to the “Expedition GeForce” for the third time in a row. During the recent award ceremony and celebrations at the Holiday Park Hassloch, “GeForce” inventor Werner (...) read more
