Hotel Amerika-Holzer & NockResort: Diverse Practical Experience at Two Unique Tourism Businesses 

With the Hotel Amerika-Holzer on Lake Klopein and the NockResort in Bad Kleinkirchheim, dual-track students have access to two established Carinthian hotel businesses that offer diverse insights into the world of hospitality and tourism. Both establishments combine hospitality of the highest caliber with a modern corporate culture and offer exciting career development opportunities for those starting their professional careers. 

The historic Hotel Amerika-Holzer traces its history back to 1927 and has evolved over three generations into a sprawling resort directly on Lake Klopein. The combination of a family-friendly atmosphere, high-quality amenities, spacious gardens and recreational facilities, and a 200-meter-long private beach makes the hotel a popular vacation destination for families, couples, and those seeking relaxation. 

The NockResort in Bad Kleinkirchheim is a modern 4-star wellness hotel nestled in the heart of the Carinthian Nockberge Mountains. Nestled in an impressive natural setting, the hotel offers its guests a wide range of leisure and recreational activities in every season. Whether it’s a wellness getaway, a family vacation, or an active vacation in summer or winter–the NockResort uniquely combines nature experiences, relaxation, and hospitality. 

Attractive Employers with Growth Potential 

Both hotels place great emphasis on a respectful work environment, team spirit, and long-term collaboration. At Hotel Amerika-Holzer, employees can expect a family-like work atmosphere characterized by warmth, trust, and many long-standing team members. Free meals and accommodations either directly on the hotel grounds or in the nearby staff housing provide additional benefits for the staff. 

The NockResort is distinguished by a young, professional, and motivated team. In addition, employees benefit from membership in the regional NocksCrew community. This community offers numerous additional benefits, including discounts at regional partner businesses, recreational and sports activities, a variety of professional development opportunities, as well as group activities and networking opportunities within the tourism region. 

Ideal Conditions for Dual-Track Students 

For dual-track students, the two partner establishments offer a particularly exciting practical learning environment. Thanks to the hotels’ different focuses, students gain exposure to various areas of the hospitality industry–from a family-oriented vacation hotel by the lake to a modern wellness and activity hotel in the mountains. 

The close collaboration between the two properties is particularly attractive: While the Hotel Amerika-Holzer is open seasonally from May through October, the partner hotel NockResort provides additional insights into winter tourism. This gives students the opportunity to experience both the summer season at Lake Klopein and the winter season in one of Carinthia’s most famous tourist regions. 

Students take on responsibility early on, work alongside experienced teams, and can immediately apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. The combination of personalized guidance, diverse work opportunities, and attractive career prospects makes the Hotel Amerika-Holzer and the NockResort excellent partner organizations for a dual degree program in tourism and hospitality management.