Army Manthly Stetaments

delight of the gourmet kitchen


Significant increase of Austria's leading service menu in 2008 gourmet meal service looks back on a successful year 2008 back
"We recorded in 2008, significant sales growth in all business sectors," said Herbert Fuchs, director gourmet meal service, based in St. Pölten. "In Austria, enjoy Every day more than 150,000 guests in companies, schools, kindergartens, retirement homes, hospitals and senior citizen households our dishes.

Our clear philosophy of quality, gourmet cooking without flavor enhancers, colorings and preservatives, and the consistent implementation of our range of strategies are we for years, Austria's leading instant service, "said Herbert Fuchs.
exceeded expectations in 2008

Despite tough headwinds in the market It managed to surpass the company's sales in recent years with sales of EUR 45.36 million, an increase of more than 10% by 2007 was achieved ", which confirms:.. The market is a growing and I am confident that we will continue our success in the coming years, "said Herbert Fuchs.

Growth Gourmet was mainly due to the further consistent expansion of the areas" Kindergartens & Schools "(+15 to reach 4% over previous year) and "professional" (+13.8% on 2007). Also, the newest division, "home to eat a la carte", which started in 2008, has successfully developed.

"The quality of our food and satisfaction of our guests are the basis for further growth of gourmet meal service. The success of 2008, as well as the implementation of our plans are based on the commitment and professionalism of our employees, "said Herbert Fuchs.
headcount continues to grow

of Goods 2006, 266 employees at gourmet meal service deals, so there are now 329 (+23.68%). By the end of 2009 it will around 340 employees are. Despite the global financial and economic crisis Gourmet a rapidly expanding company and is aiming for the coming years a significant growth.
Ambitious plans 2009

Gourmet is committed to sustainable and targeted growth in all business areas.

Despite the difficult economic situation in Europe predicted the management the gourmet meal service for the fiscal year 2009, a growth of 7 percent.

Gourmet invested in customer satisfaction, because satisfied customers are loyal customers and remain loyal to the company. Customer loyalty is the most important and at the same paramount corporate goal for 2009, "said Herbert Fuchs.
The company

The Gourmet Menu Service Ges.mbH & Co KG was founded in 1975. Today, the Austrian company, headquartered in St. Pölten, Austria's leading service menu. Approximately 150,000 meals a day are on the tables of businesses, schools and kindergartens, retirement homes, Hospitals and senior citizen households in Austria and Bavaria. The simple and economic system has to serve gourmet meals cooked frozen, of food, supplemented with fresh salads, fruits and dairy products.

Gourmet is part of the VIVATIS Holding AG, a leader in the food and beverage industry, based in Linz.


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Army Manthly Stetaments

delight of the gourmet kitchen


Significant increase of Austria's leading service menu in 2008 gourmet meal service looks back on a successful year 2008 back
"We recorded in 2008, significant sales growth in all business sectors," said Herbert Fuchs, director gourmet meal service, based in St. Pölten. "In Austria, enjoy Every day more than 150,000 guests in companies, schools, kindergartens, retirement homes, hospitals and senior citizen households our dishes.

Our clear philosophy of quality, gourmet cooking without flavor enhancers, colorings and preservatives, and the consistent implementation of our range of strategies are we for years, Austria's leading instant service, "said Herbert Fuchs.
exceeded expectations in 2008

Despite tough headwinds in the market It managed to surpass the company's sales in recent years with sales of EUR 45.36 million, an increase of more than 10% by 2007 was achieved ", which confirms:.. The market is a growing and I am confident that we will continue our success in the coming years, "said Herbert Fuchs.

Growth Gourmet was mainly due to the further consistent expansion of the areas" Kindergartens & Schools "(+15 to reach 4% over previous year) and "professional" (+13.8% on 2007). Also, the newest division, "home to eat a la carte", which started in 2008, has successfully developed.

"The quality of our food and satisfaction of our guests are the basis for further growth of gourmet meal service. The success of 2008, as well as the implementation of our plans are based on the commitment and professionalism of our employees, "said Herbert Fuchs.
headcount continues to grow

of Goods 2006, 266 employees at gourmet meal service deals, so there are now 329 (+23.68%). By the end of 2009 it will around 340 employees are. Despite the global financial and economic crisis Gourmet a rapidly expanding company and is aiming for the coming years a significant growth.
Ambitious plans 2009

Gourmet is committed to sustainable and targeted growth in all business areas.

Despite the difficult economic situation in Europe predicted the management the gourmet meal service for the fiscal year 2009, a growth of 7 percent.

Gourmet invested in customer satisfaction, because satisfied customers are loyal customers and remain loyal to the company. Customer loyalty is the most important and at the same paramount corporate goal for 2009, "said Herbert Fuchs.
The company

The Gourmet Menu Service Ges.mbH & Co KG was founded in 1975. Today, the Austrian company, headquartered in St. Pölten, Austria's leading service menu. Approximately 150,000 meals a day are on the tables of businesses, schools and kindergartens, retirement homes, Hospitals and senior citizen households in Austria and Bavaria. The simple and economic system has to serve gourmet meals cooked frozen, of food, supplemented with fresh salads, fruits and dairy products.

Gourmet is part of the VIVATIS Holding AG, a leader in the food and beverage industry, based in Linz.


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English Community Service Proof

future trends in the travel industry - Web 2.0 is the focus of "Destination meets online" 2009

Web 2.0 is the focus of this year's "Destination meets online" Congress of the German online travel sector. Initiator Ali Dogan anticipated after the success of the Congress
in Belek / Turkey last year, more than 550 participants.

"The online travel industry has dramatically in recent years developed, it is time to develop new business, "says Dogan." Last year was already clear that Germany's online travel agencies do not sell longer just travel, but in the future even tour operators are want "


aim of the conference.. synergies, set trends

three days, representatives of the leading online portals with hoteliers, airliners, journalists and tourism experts will discuss the destination of Egypt, the prospects and ways of cooperation, it will in the future. "Congress 2007 in Turkey was a milestone for the travel industry," Dogan said.

"On the one hand, we have optimized to work with the destination, on the other hand, it became clear that the online travel agencies are also active in product will benefit from this, especially the customer. With more choice and better prices."

As patron of the event "Destination meets Online" encourages the VIR online sales zubieten in direct cooperation with the destinations to give customers a quality product.


date and other information
For the second time meets Germany's online travel industry in a rough and favorite tourist destinations for the German market. Scene of the forward-looking conference in this Year from Thursday 23 to Sunday, 26 his April, Hurghada on the Red Sea.

more information see: www.destinationmeetsonline.com .

About Destination meets online
The Congress meets Online Destination "will once a year to bring together the leaders of the online travel portals and major service providers in the target areas. This makes "Destination meets online" educational work in their destinations and the travel portals is the ability to present themselves in the target area. "Destination meets Online" is an event mark the way back and Flight Travel Centre Ltd.


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English Community Service Proof

future trends in the travel industry - Web 2.0 is the focus of "Destination meets online" 2009

Web 2.0 is the focus of this year's "Destination meets online" Congress of the German online travel sector. Initiator Ali Dogan anticipated after the success of the Congress
in Belek / Turkey last year, more than 550 participants.

"The online travel industry has dramatically in recent years developed, it is time to develop new business, "says Dogan." Last year was already clear that Germany's online travel agencies do not sell longer just travel, but in the future even tour operators are want "


aim of the conference.. synergies, set trends

three days, representatives of the leading online portals with hoteliers, airliners, journalists and tourism experts will discuss the destination of Egypt, the prospects and ways of cooperation, it will in the future. "Congress 2007 in Turkey was a milestone for the travel industry," Dogan said.

"On the one hand, we have optimized to work with the destination, on the other hand, it became clear that the online travel agencies are also active in product will benefit from this, especially the customer. With more choice and better prices."

As patron of the event "Destination meets Online" encourages the VIR online sales zubieten in direct cooperation with the destinations to give customers a quality product.


date and other information
For the second time meets Germany's online travel industry in a rough and favorite tourist destinations for the German market. Scene of the forward-looking conference in this Year from Thursday 23 to Sunday, 26 his April, Hurghada on the Red Sea.

more information see: www.destinationmeetsonline.com .

About Destination meets online
The Congress meets Online Destination "will once a year to bring together the leaders of the online travel portals and major service providers in the target areas. This makes "Destination meets online" educational work in their destinations and the travel portals is the ability to present themselves in the target area. "Destination meets Online" is an event mark the way back and Flight Travel Centre Ltd.


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Cervical Fluid Like A Rubber Band

Slight increase in traffic at German airports in 2008

- worsening outlook for 2009 continues

survey conducted by the Airport Association (ADV German Airports) the number of passengers rose to the 24 international airports in Germany in 2008 by 1.1 percent to 191 million.

The air cargo (including airmail) grew by 6.0 percent to 3.83 million tonnes. The commercial aircraft movements were an increase of 0.4 percent and 2.25 million take-offs and landings, marginally higher than in 2007.

"In all recorded parameters was a significant weakening of the year to watch out. Many airlines have already responded and capacities withdrawn, "said ADV CEO Ralph Beisel.

For 2009, the airport association expects the global economic crisis on all trades of declines. Previous downturns have shown, however, occur that, according to its end marked catch-up effects with an above-average traffic growth.

Ralph Beisel stresses. "Despite the temporary loss of traffic we stick with our long-term forecasts. If the crisis is over, the German airports will again expect average growth rates of four to five percent. "

The current weak demand can not therefore about Hide the fact that the expansion projects remain the German airports, remains urgent. An investment of 20 billion euros is available.

Ralph Beisel warns concluded: "We are confident that the policy of the recovery plan recognizes at German airports and support and mentor the long-term forecast for the year 2020 with 300 million passengers and 6.8 million tonnes of air freight for air transport in Germany. endures. With the current infrastructure we can not handle this traffic volume. "


-dpa

Cervical Fluid Like A Rubber Band

Slight increase in traffic at German airports in 2008

- worsening outlook for 2009 continues

survey conducted by the Airport Association (ADV German Airports) the number of passengers rose to the 24 international airports in Germany in 2008 by 1.1 percent to 191 million.

The air cargo (including airmail) grew by 6.0 percent to 3.83 million tonnes. The commercial aircraft movements were an increase of 0.4 percent and 2.25 million take-offs and landings, marginally higher than in 2007.

"In all recorded parameters was a significant weakening of the year to watch out. Many airlines have already responded and capacities withdrawn, "said ADV CEO Ralph Beisel.

For 2009, the airport association expects the global economic crisis on all trades of declines. Previous downturns have shown, however, occur that, according to its end marked catch-up effects with an above-average traffic growth.

Ralph Beisel stresses. "Despite the temporary loss of traffic we stick with our long-term forecasts. If the crisis is over, the German airports will again expect average growth rates of four to five percent. "

The current weak demand can not therefore about Hide the fact that the expansion projects remain the German airports, remains urgent. An investment of 20 billion euros is available.

Ralph Beisel warns concluded: "We are confident that the policy of the recovery plan recognizes at German airports and support and mentor the long-term forecast for the year 2020 with 300 million passengers and 6.8 million tonnes of air freight for air transport in Germany. endures. With the current infrastructure we can not handle this traffic volume. "


-dpa