EVERYTHING STAYS DIFFERENT. This is the motto by which snowboard producers express their creativity – increasingly outside the established winter sports industry.

In two years, Crans-Montana will be able to present itself as host – a delegation visited Saalbach and collected positive impressions.

It is not only the ride up with the brand new 10-seater Rohrmoos I cable car in the Planai-Hochwurzen ski area that shows that the technology here is always kept at the cutting edge.

The maintenance requirements of the most important but most inconspicuous piece of equipment are often underestimated: the ski binding.

THE DESCUSSION about ticket prices, which have again increased noticeably this year, remains controversial: In view of the general rise in prices in all areas of life, the question arises whether skiing has finally become a luxury sport and unaffordable for many people?

When winter temperatures, glittering snow and sparkling ice transform the world into a winter wonderland, the cozy cabin feeling or the relaxing spa experience becomes even more magical.

It was no coincidence that KitzSki did not invite people to its extensive ski area, which stretches from Kirchberg in Tyrol to Mittersill in the state of Salzburg, for its “Journalists’ Day” in January, but instead presented a gem that was unknown to many participants: “We know that even many Kitzbühel experts have never been to the Horn in winter,” KitzSki board member Christian Wörister confirms the background.

Despite the crisis, domestic tourism is booming. "The desire to go on holiday is simply there, we can feel that from the demand from our customers," said Robert Seeber, head of tourism at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), at the New Year's reception.

The MICHELIN Guide has now recognized this skill with one star each; in addition to the coveted MICHELIN star, Guat'z Essen was also awarded a green star.

At the Biohotel Rupertus in Leogang, green lifestyle meets Dolce Vita and extraordinary winter experiences – all in a pleasant, unobtrusive way.

The good news comes right at the beginning of the year. And it is: Austrians' desire to travel will remain unbroken in 2025.