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Tariffs, taxes, prices, stock market crash... The bars on our stock market chart are also deep in the red today. A dramatic snapshot.
In this global chaos, the newly formed German government coalition is giving the hotel and restaurant industry back its 7% VAT on food. This is good news for an overpriced country. However, the minimum wage will rise again in 2026. The hot flushes in HR departments are set to remain a feature then. Our political columnist Frank Tetzel in Berlin provides analysis.
Within Europe, more and more countries are adopting a tourist tax - such as the Netherlands recently. The money from holidaymakers is to be used to save the destination's splendor. London is now even considering a 5% tax. Hoteliers under high financial pressure are beginning to tremble: RevPAR could collapse, distorting competition. Sarah Douag has illuminated several countries. ... More
The German hotel investment market is noticeably continuing its upward trend, and the industry is rather optimistic about the coming quarters - were it not for the current geopolitical challenges.
By recognising hotels for their inspiring, holistic approach to online sales, Quality Reservations (QR) is setting new motivational accents. The measures implemented range from efficiency-enhancing 2-way interfaces to MICE links.
Many restaurant guests are currently price sensitive. Equally many want to treat themselves consciously and are willing to pay a good price for good performance. How to best address both groups and optimize your pricing is, last but not least, a question of psychology. Tim Plasse, Managing Director at F&B Heroes, explains what the hospitality industry can learn from e-commerce.
Travel behaviour in the business and leisure segment will remain at the high level of 2024. Many meetings and congresses will be cancelled for cost reasons.
Brussels presented a new strategy to promote artificial intelligence. However, not everyone believes in the effectiveness of the planned measures.
A new study predicts a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade.
Over the next 1000 years, global warming could be more severe than previously assumed. A new study has produced long-term climate projections for the first time, considering factors such as the thawing of permafrost as a source of greenhouse gases.
The EU Supply Chain Act, adopted in 2024, is controversial but important for fair trade. Companies are now to be given more time to prepare. The European Parliament has now cleared the way for a postponement.
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The German Hotel and Restaurant Association Dehoga was no doubt celebrating on Wednesday when it became clear that the 7% VAT rate would be reintroduced. The new CDU/CSU/SPD coalition has now managed to do what the previous coalition could not. To describe the gift as "big" is probably an exaggeration.
