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.

Now the US government under Donald Trump has also decided on drastic price increases for tourist visas. The former dream destination for many people around the world is becoming increasingly unpopular with tourists.

The figures are grim. Business owners in Germany are unable to find family successors or buyers for their life's work. The hospitality industry is particularly affected. 

Hiking trails with locks: Farmers in South Tyrol are taking a stand against the tourist rush. Unprepared social media enthusiasts in particular are causing frustration and damage.

To preserve the flair of the luxury destination, Portofino is drawing the line: anyone who strolls around shirtless, parties loudly or picnics in the piazza risks a fine. An increasing number of Italian cities are imposing bans this summer.

The Rosengarten in the Dolomites is called Rosengarten – and not just Gruppo del Catinaccio. As a result, the Italian postal service now must destroy more than 400,000 new stamps with tourism motifs. 

Fewer crowds, more environmental protection: Cannes is significantly restricting the docking of large cruise ships and even wants to ban them altogether soon.

For the first time ever, the Women's European Football Championship is being held in Switzerland. The host cities have come up with some great ideas for fans and are hoping to attract large numbers of tourists to this major event.

"Vienna, City of My Dreams" is the title of a film from the 1960s. In annual surveys of the world's most liveable cities, the film's title reflected the opinion of the majority of respondents for three years in a row. Until now.

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.