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How are vacancy rates, tourism and short-term rentals changing our cities? This question was the focus of the 4th Urban Future Talk, organized by Endowed Professor Cornelia Dlabaja at the Neubau District Office on March 17, 2026. […]Read more on Urban Future Talk 4: Urban Transformation in the Interplay of Vacancy, Tourism and short-term Rentals

In March 2026, Vienna became a shared learning space for approximately 40 students and faculty members from four European universities: FHWien der WKW (Austria), Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Portugal), Università Iuav di Venezia (Italy) and Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia – UNED (Spain). This took place as part of an Erasmus+ funded Blended Intensive Program (BIP), organized… […]Read more on Vienna as a Laboratory for Urban Transformation

Real Business, knowledge sharing and valuable networking opportunities: The third Tourism Career Fair at FHWien der WKW once again demonstrated how effectively the dual study program brings students and companies together. The event has now become an integral part of the Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management. […]Read more on Tourism Career Fair 2026: Real Business meets Academic Study

Four students from the Bachelor's program Tourism & Hospitality Management at FHWien der WKW win the 18th European Mise en Place Cup (EMCup) in Amsterdam. They beat 28 universities from all over Europe and bring the title back to Vienna. […]Read more on FHWien der WKW wins EMCup 2026

How is work in tourism changing and what are the expectations of different generations? These questions were explored at the “Future of Tourism Dialogue” event on the topic of “Future of Work” in mid-January at FHWien der WKW. This event, organized by students, provided a space for discussion, exchange and practical insights. […]Read more on Future of Work: Dialogue on the World of Work

At the book presentation of the anthology “Raum – Theorie – Empirie” (Space – Theory – Empiricism) by editors Cornelia Dlabaja and Sarah Nimführ at FHWien der WKW, it became clear why space is not only geographically relevant, but also socially and politically relevant. […]Read more on Spaces are made: An invitation to change perspectives

As co-editor, Daniela Wagner from the Tourism & Hospitality Management Study Programs presents an anthology that brings together the contributions from the 6th Culinary and Wine Tourism Conference. […]Read more on Taste as a Travel Motive: New Book on Culinary and Wine Tourism

How can cities be designed to enable participation and promote social justice? This question was the focus of the third edition of the event series “rethink inclusion– shaping social participation,” which took place in Vienna at the end of November. In her presentation, Cornelia Dlabaja, Endowed Chair at FHWien der WKW, classified inclusion as a fundamental prerequisite for livable cities. […]Read more on Rethink 2025 – Designing the City for Everyone

On Friday, November 21, the Tourism & Hospitality Management Study Programs hosted a Meet & Eat Alumni Gathering. Around 70 former students from three graduating classes accepted the invitation. Several anniversaries were celebrated: 20 years since the 2005 graduating class received their diplomas, 10 years since the 2015 graduating classes received their Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and 4 years since… […]Read more on Meet & Eat – Tourism & Hospitality Alumni Gathering 2025

The playbook “The Places To Be” is the result of a cooperation between Vienna Tourism, the Endowed Chair for Sustainable Urban and Tourism Development at FHWien der WKW and Urban Innovation Vienna. The practical handbook entitled “Playbook – The Places To Be” was presented to an interested specialist audience and discussed together as part of a dialogue at the Looshaus.… […]Read more on “The Places To Be” – This is what cities should look like in the future