The market for adventure and extreme tourism will reach a global volume of 99.7 billion US dollars by 2034. The search for unique experiences is also linked to climate change.

Seventeen years after the opening of the mega-resort Atlantis The Palm, the first hotel on Palm Island, it is getting a new underwater world with 430 sea creatures and a mermaid show. 

During city tours, visitors to Uslar can immerse themselves virtually in the history of the city. What is behind this virtual journey through time, how does the adventure unfold, and does it actually attract more tourists?

Green spaces cool cities in summer, forests store CO2, attractive landscapes attract tourists – ecosystems make a significant contribution to human well-being. Concrete data supports this for the first time.

In Skåne, Sweden's southernmost region, holidaymakers can stay in a cabin for free from the end of October. The catch: if you're loud, you're out. From 6 October, interested parties can apply for the time out in silence.

In the centre of the island's spa gardens, two tiny houses attract curious glances. They are equipped with WiFi and a desk - the only thing missing is a bed. That's because the Tiny Houses are aimed at specific guests.

A sauna in Lapland for better sleep or ice bathing in the archipelago to improve circulation? Sweden is marketed as the first country that can be prescribed by a doctor.

What's better for waking you up? The annoying beeping of an alarm clock or the smell of coffee, fresh rolls or bacon and eggs? Holiday Inn Express guests can now test this for themselves – and be reminded of breakfast by a scent-based alarm clock. 

It's getting serious this weekend: the German national team will be competing in the World Beer Sommelier Championships in Munich. We know the sommelier for wine - but for beer?

In the summer months, locals and tourists flock to the beach in Italy to escape the heat. On private beaches, sunbeds and parasols often have to be hired - for a lot of money. A new regulation could create more competition.

Hollywood flair on the ocean: TUI Cruises provided the film set for the crime comedy "Miss Merkel - Murder on the High Seas". A fictional story with lots of laugh-out-loud moments revolving around former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

High up on a tower, in the middle of the forest or above the gaping abyss: there are many unusual accommodation options in south-west Germany. They promise more than just the classic hotel room. There is something for every budget, with offers ranging from cosy to unusual.

A city like a museum - and the ticket only costs ten euros. Venice has completed the second test phase for the tourist tax in the lagoon city and generated millions in the process.

Every year, a new risk map is published showing which countries are safe for travellers. This year, a new version was added, focussing on the travel safety of people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2025, to be held at the FIBES conference and exhibition centre in Seville from October 22 to 24, will address how tourism brands are reinventing the way they connect with travelers in an increasingly digital and experiential environment. HospitalityInside is accompanying this summit as a media partner for the first time.

Since the beginning of September, there has been a flurry of activity surrounding Expo Real. Some partners joined at the last minute. You will find 25 companies at World of Hospitality in Hall A1. 120 companies have registered for BRICKS & BRAINS. And the third day attracts curious visitors and newcomers with small prizes, including lectures with Weisswurst, Career Day and the World of Hospitality Brunch. 

The Hospitality Industry Dialogue (HID) kicks off with the leisure boom in South-East Europe. And then things heat up at the Expo Real hotel conference: from climate risk for hotel projects, franchising & asset-light to record margins & zero profit, and right through to high-speed market consolidation. The program. 

The most important dates have already been noted in the 2025 calendar. The 27th Expo Real in Munich will take place from 6-8 October. The hospitality cluster is growing and networking is becoming increasingly important. This time, the joint stand "World of Hospitality" will feature two Get-together events.