End of an era: facts say goodbye after 50 years of printing history

End of an era: facts say goodbye after 50 years of printing history

On April 4, 2025, the last print edition of the magazine Fact, an important event that marks the review of five decades of the Mucha Verlag and the MG Media group. This edition comprises 180 pages and presents highlights from five different media formats. The editorial, written by Manfred Schuhmayer, recognizes the career of the publisher Christian W. Mucha and his role in the media landscape.

In this last edition, the focus is on several important topics. Including the Touristiker-Ranking 2024 , which was created with the support of 15 industry experts. The winners of the ranking are Aua boss Annette Mann and Airport Vienna board member Günther Ofner, who are awarded for their outstanding achievements.

important topics and trends in tourism

Austria is intensively investing in the recruitment of Chinese tourists, who particularly visit the picturesque places such as Hallstatt and Salzburg. These efforts are part of a broader strategy for reviving tourism, which also includes the return of business trips. At the same time, the use of artificial intelligence is pointed out to increase efficiency, but this is associated with the risk of cyber crime.

Another revealing article in the publication analyzes the causes of ski accidents, while an experience report on travel options for the Maldives indicate potential risks that should take tourists into account. The economic relevance of pilgrimages is particularly emphasized, with a special focus on the currents in Mecca.

sustainability and interview with industry insider

at a time when sustainability increasingly focuses on, the edition also speaks about the initiatives in Austrian companies that aim to promote environmentally friendly practices. A remarkable interview with Johannes Mitterer, the general director of the Kitzhof, addresses the hotel's success strategies in a changing industry.

In addition to the last print edition of factum, wkö Current statistics and studies on the tourist situation in Austria. The annual survey offers a comprehensive overview of the most important data and documents the economic importance of the tourist sector. The current issue of the study "Tourism and Leisure Management in Numbers" shows trends of recent years and analyzes arrival and overnight statistics.

The factual edition not only closes a chapter in print history, but also focuses on the future digital orientation of the media landscape in Austria, as is clear in Christian W. Mucha.