Falkensteiner again the most popular Austrian tourism brand in 2024.

For the seventh year in a row, Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) secured first place in the "Leisure & Tourism" category of the TOP GEWINN Image Ranking with its Falkensteiner brand.

The Austrian travel group also improved its overall ranking among the country's top 100 companies, rising to 12th place.

The GEWINN Image Ranking is conducted every year to select the most popular companies in Austria, and this year it was held for the 29th time. About 30.000 GEWINN readers and newsletter subscribers voted for the 100 Austrian companies with the best image, and they also chose the best in 15 different industries.

In the "Holiday and tourism" category, Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) impressed Austrians again this year. For the seventh year in a row, the Austrian tourist group secured first place in the prestigious Image Ranking with its Falkensteiner brand.

The company also improved its overall ranking among the most popular companies in the country, climbing to 12th place.

"We are very pleased that we managed to keep the first position in the TOP GEWINN Image Ranking this year as well. The enormous trust that Austrians place in us year after year not only makes us proud, but confirms our work and further motivates us," said Otmar Michaeler, CEO of FMTG and added: "Our success is largely due to our approximately 2000 employees who dedicate themselves to the company and guests with passion and full dedication every day.", he added.

FMTG as a top employer

Just a few months ago, the company won first place on the Trend TOP Employer Ranking in the tourism category. With the 31st place in the overall ranking, the Austrian tourism group was also declared "Rising Star of the Year". 

"A career in tourism is cool againMichaeler said. 

"In order to remain an attractive employer, for years we have focused on modern, high-quality training and continuing education opportunities, and we offer our employees attractive benefits. This allows us to attract professionals and young talents to our company and to a career in tourism", he added.

FMTG Invest

Not only employees and guests have a strong trust in the Falkensteiner brand, but it has also been attracting investors since 2017.

Through our own digital investment platform, FMTG Invest, interested parties can invest in tourism group projects and receive interest in cash or in the form of hotel vouchers.

With this unique model, FMTG has raised more than 2017 million euros since 80 for its high-quality projects in Austria and Germany, of which 8,34 million euros have already been returned on time.

Starting from October, interested parties in Austria and Germany will once again have the opportunity to invest in specific FMTG projects.

New projects of the FMTG company

The Austrian tourism group is currently working on three new projects: Falkensteiner Park Resort Lake Garda in Saló and Falkensteiner Hotel Bozen will open next year.

In addition, a new project, Aurora Residences, should start soon on the Punta Skala peninsula near Zadar. These superb apartments combine the atmosphere of your own home with the facilities of Falkensteiner's five-star resort.

The start of construction is planned for mid-September.

Photo: FMTG