New Inspiration for Food Entrepreneurs at the Rolling Pin Convention
Four themed areas, more than 100 speakers and around 9,000 guests: The Rolling Pin Convention in Graz is one of the largest industry events for the restaurant, hospitality, and culinary sectors in Europe. For students in the Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management with a specialization in Food Entrepreneurship, the field trip offered the opportunity to experience current trends,… […]Read more on New Inspiration for Food Entrepreneurs at the Rolling Pin Convention
Events at the Ottakringer Brauerei
The Ottakringer Brauerei looks back on a long and eventful history. Beer has been brewed here in accordance with the Vienna Purity Law since 1839. Today, the Ottakringer Brauerei is not only one of Austria’s best-known beer brands, but also a popular event venue. […]Read more on Events at the Ottakringer Brauerei
The Hotel as Part of the Neighborhood: Cornelia Dlabaja at the Gilbert-Baudialog
How can tourism be perceived as a benefit for the city and its residents? And what role does the design of public space play in this? How can architecture help establish a hotel as a meeting place for the city’s community or as part of the neighborhood’s infrastructure? These were the questions addressed at the 2nd Gilbert-Baudialog on May 28,… […]Read more on The Hotel as Part of the Neighborhood: Cornelia Dlabaja at the Gilbert-Baudialog
Myths about universities of applied sciences – and what’s really true
When people think about studying, they often hear the same claims: A degree from a university of applied sciences is worth less. Universities of applied sciences hardly do any research. And anyone who really wants to build a career has to go to a university. These kinds of myths have been circulating for years – but are they still true?… […]Read more on Myths about universities of applied sciences – and what’s really true
From Accor to Rosewood: Visiting the Hospitality Market in Munich
Demand for exclusive travel experiences and high-quality hospitality is growing rapidly worldwide. At the same time, changing guest expectations, digital innovations, and sustainable concepts are reshaping the demands placed on hotel companies and their employees. […]Read more on From Accor to Rosewood: Visiting the Hospitality Market in Munich
Tourism Education as a Key to Success for Austria as a Destination
How does Austria remain one of the world’s most successful tourist destinations? This question was the focus of the event “Business Meets Diplomacy: Austria as a Tourist Destination – A Way of Life Made in Austria!” held on May 7, 2026, at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. Around 60 international guests from the diplomatic corps attended the event, part of… […]Read more on Tourism Education as a Key to Success for Austria as a Destination
Dual Training Partners meet at HR Breakfast
On June 3, 2026, approximately 20 industry partners of the dual Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management at FHWien der WKW gathered for an HR breakfast. The aim of the event was to exchange experiences, discuss current developments in the program and further strengthen the collaboration between the university and its industry partners. […]Read more on Dual Training Partners meet at HR Breakfast
A Collection of Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism and the Challenges of the Future
At the 18th FH Research Forum 2025, Endowed Chair Cornelia Dlabaja and Mariya Katelieva from the Tourism & Hospitality Management Study Programs addressed current challenges in sustainable tourism development. Presentations from their organized session are now included in the anthology of selected conference papers, including an article by colleagues Daniela Wagner and Andreas Minichberger on the subjective well-being of museum… […]Read more on A Collection of Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism and the Challenges of the Future
Networking with Hotel Experts at the Mandarin Oriental Vienna
In mid-May, seven students from the full-time Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management at FHWien der WKW, as part of their “Hotel Management” specialization, visited the Mandarin Oriental in Vienna together with their lecturer, Hani El Sharkawi. […]Read more on Networking with Hotel Experts at the Mandarin Oriental Vienna
Advancing Cities and Tourism Through “Placemaking”
How can cities remain livable as tourism grows? Cornelia Dlabaja, Endowed Chair for Sustainable Urban Tourism at FHWien der WKW, demonstrates how placemaking, as an integrative approach, opens new possibilities for balanced urban and tourism development. […]Read more on Advancing Cities and Tourism Through “Placemaking”