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Kitzbühel sightseeing without a guide; Resignation of the presidency and responsibility of the SB; The mayor responds to criticism.
KITZBÜHEL (jos / niko). In simultaneous press releases on 13 October, Josef Burger, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kitzbühel Tourismus, and Signe Reisch, Chairman of Kitzbühel Tourismus, declared that they were resigning or resigning their functions.
The reason for this is a “damaging relationship between city tour and Kitzbühel tourism,” as Burger explained in his resignation. “It has always been my top priority to join forces and invite everyone to join. Unfortunately, lately I have had less and less success. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that Mayor Klaus Winkler of 14 supervisory board meetings in only has participated in four of this period since late November 2017 and has been excused from attending meetings since the start of the Corona crisis, ”Burger said.
He refrained from exercising his function in order to “make a positive contribution to the normalization of the tense relationship between city management and the tourist office, which is detrimental to the common good of tourism.” It does not want to close itself off to change and paves the way for new minds.
Kitzbühel Tourmus was out
Reisch also criticizes the city of Kitzbühel and Winkler: “After having been able to achieve great successes in harmony for many years, I had to admit that the city cut me off more and more and recently has practically openly ended cooperation In this most difficult tourist crisis since the Second World War, at a meeting called by the city to coordinate the protection measures of the Crown, although the ski schools, the mountain railways and the hotel association are invited, but not Kitzbühel Tourism, then you have to know what happened ”, said Reisch., and furthermore:“ I have already learned to deal with some hostilities and verbal injuries in the past, but deliberate obstruction of the performance of important tasks of Kitzbühel Tourism no longer affects me personally, but rather damages the office of tourism and, ultimately, the city and the region as a whole. “Reisch says.
She locates a “personal antipathy towards me”; she does not stick to any armchair and that is why she puts the matter in front of her person and “clears the way.” In any case, he could retire from the position with “very good feelings”, since there had been many successes since he took over the leadership of TVB eight years ago. “I can hand over a well-prepared field to my successor.”
“Very surprised”
“The resignation of Signe Reisch and Josef Burger is very surprising. I am particularly surprised because they evade responsibility in these difficult times with unsustainable justifications, “said Mayor Klaus Winkler in his response. He always encouraged both of them a lot and trusted their work. On the other hand, it does not interfere, that is not the job of a mayor Winkler said.
“Since the beginning of the Corona crisis, the city of Kitzbühel has shown a lot of optimism and a clear strategy for progress. However, Reisch and Burger have taken a pessimistic tack and slowed down. The peak was the early cancellation of the Christmas market without even thinking about it to make a feasible concept. In tourist circles there has already been a lot of boiling. Kitzbühel restaurateurs have recently not understood the direction of Reisch and Burger, “explains the town chief.
“There were several meetings on Corona’s winter strategy, in which Signe Reisch participated, but there was no positive contribution from her side. Therefore, many hoteliers demanded urgent action. If you are serious about loyalty to Kitzbühel, must To lead the way in difficult times as a manager and not throw in the towel. We have to put aside personal problems and join forces. It is important to maintain continuity and calm. Kitzbühel Tourism is very well staffed. I am sure that the committed team will coordinate with will set a positive course for the future of all partners, such as the mountain railway, the hoteliers association and the city. Therefore, we are far from a tourism crisis due to two resignations. “
Advised withdrawal
LA GR Alexander Gamper (FPÖ) sees a tourist explosion and a “man of power, Mayor Winkler, who is overwhelmed and no longer recognizes reality; it is no longer acceptable and must turn in his agendas until further notice and take a break.” Reisch and Burger ask Gamper to at least take part in the challenging winter season ahead.
At the TVB supervisory board, an executive board should be filled immediately and a new president of the supervisory board should be elected. On the part of the TVB, “there are currently no statements” after a request from a district newspaper; the additional procedure is based on the Tyrolean Tourism Law.
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