‘Austria premium family destination for GCC’

With countries easing restrictions and opening up, Austria tourism board introduces one of the most interesting destinations for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market, a premium family destination where one can discover and indulge in both summer and winter 365 days a year.

Shehara Rizly

Robert  Groblacher, Director, Austria tourism board, said that from now on there is no requirement for PCR test in Austria, except in Vienna, where if vaccinated only with Sinopharm one may have to present a negative PCR test in certain areas. However, following its opening to the GCC last summer, there has been a optimistic vibe as they were able to receive many guests from the region.

Groblacher reiterated, “Connectivity is good for summer as the flights are back from all leading airlines in the Middle East, from Emirates to flydubai, Etihad, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Saudia to Vienna and flynas to Salzburg too and  Qatar Airways with certain routes are double daily, especially during summer.

“August 2021, was actually better than August 2019 as when the borders were open we saw the interest in travellers to visit destinations and we experienced good numbers. We want to share that Austria has so much more to offer in terms of experiences and many destinations to explore. Zillertal tourism is a premium destination especially for families and one of the areas we wish to promote for not just summer of this year, but also for winter. Visitors can experience a true winter wonderland and it is an all year round destination as I said catering to the entire family.”

Located in the Alps, Zillertal is one of the leading family holiday destinations, especially with their special ski pass, and offer a mix of adventure, enjoyment and relaxation for every member of the family. There are also numerous public transport connections from major neighbouring countries.

Kathrin Baumann, Press and Communication, Zillertal tourism board, shared about the offerings of the destination, which is still a very new area for the Middle East visitors and she was confident that this will become one of the most visited destinations as it has something for every member of the family. Zillertal is famous for its fascinating mountains, action-packed activities and much more. “At the foot of the mountain is summer and the top of the mountain is winter, so travellers from the Middle East can experience two seasons together at the venue,”
she said.