Many young Austrians plan to fork out more on holidays

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Almost one in three young Austrians plan to spend more on their holidays next year, a poll has shown.Insurance agency Generali, which spoke to around 1,000 Austrians, announced today (Tues) that 26 per cent of Austrians aged 30 or younger will increase their holiday budget in 2011 compared to investments on vacations this year.Only 19 […]

ÖBB rival Westbahn hopes for profits after five years

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Westbahn boss Stefan Wehinger has said he hopes to make a profit five years after the new railway firm goes into operation.Wehinger said today (Tues): “We expect to achieve operative profits after five years. I have to say that I think many of those who have been in the business for a long time are […]

Austrians mix business with pleasure online

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A majority of Austrians active on internet community portals do not keep their private and professional lives separate, according to new research.Career website Monster found 55 per cent of Austrians registered on Facebook and similar platforms use the services to connect both with personal friends and business partners.Monster stressed more than six in ten Germans […]