Carinthia Prepared For Season 20 - 21

With the new framework conditions set by the corona pandemic, Carinthian Tourism is starting the 2020/21 winter season. Carinthian Advertising boss Christian Kresse, Chamber of Commerce division chairman Josef Petritsch and Christopher Gruber, managing director of the Nassfeld I Lesachtal I Weissensee region on behalf of the Carinthian tourism regions, presented the package of measures today, Wednesday, during a press conference in Klagenfurt.

Low infection numbers as the top priority

Tourism Councilor Sebastian Schusching: “The winter is of enormous economic importance for the entire industry. Almost a third of all overnight stays are counted in winter. Low infection rates are therefore not only a top priority for health policy reasons, but are also a prerequisite for tourism to experience a winter season at all this year. I therefore appeal to everyone to adhere to the tightened security measures. Only if the infection rate is stable can existence-threatening travel warnings and other negative economic effects be prevented. The more people contribute, the better we can get through this crisis ”.

Continuing a responsible path together

Josef Petritsch: “There is no doubt that winter presents us with even greater challenges than was the case in summer. The Carinthian tourism industry has already shown in the last few months that we can offer our guests a safe and relaxed holiday. It is now a matter of continuing on this responsible path and working together to ensure that the number of infections remains at the comparatively low level or that it continues to decline ”. His appeal is also addressed to the entire Carinthian population to continue to maintain this high level of personal responsibility.

3.5 million euro advertising offensive

With a campaign budget of 3.5 million euros, the winter advertising offensive is on schedule in the local markets of Austria and Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. “In addition to online and print campaigns, activities focus on 350 TV spots and 800 radio spots. Depending on the market development and general conditions, we will start the first inspiration campaigns at the end of October. At the end of November, the extensive region-specific advertising for the winter offers will follow, ”says Christian Kresse.

Focus on security and new guest potential

“The focus of guest interest is on the topics of safety and preventive measures. In the entire market communication, we therefore focus on the extensive measures of all industry segments. The recovery program that was successfully implemented in the summer will be adapted for the winter, ”says Kresse. When it comes to vacation topics, the ski vacation continues to come first. “Completely new opportunities are opening up this year due to the huge potential of 166 million people who have so far opted for a Sun & Beach holiday, a cruise or a cultural and city holiday in winter. We now have the opportunity to attract new winter guests to Carinthia. Let us see ourselves as thinkers of opportunity! “, Appeals the head of the Kärnten Werbung.

Comprehensive measures and prevention concepts in the ski areas

Christopher Gruber also confirms the great need of the guests for information on security. "All partners at Nassfeld, Carinthia's largest ski area, have dealt extensively with the current situation as in all other Carinthian ski regions in order to implement a holistic safety concept for their guests," says Gruber. In addition to the well-known safety requirements such as mouth and nose protection, hygiene rules and keeping your distance, the program includes disinfection measures and ventilation as well as extended operating times of the mountain railways, online reservation and online purchase of ski passes, regular employee tests, online bookings from ski schools and ski rentals with price advantages and additional service. “The so-called Nassfeld Buddies are new and will be available as contacts for guests' questions.

All information for a safe and relaxed winter holiday on the south side of the Alps as well as the many attractive winter offers in Carinthia's regions can be found at www.kaernten.at and at https://www.kaernten.at/aktuelle-informationen/