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The new EU Code of Conduct for Online Reviews in Tourism is a step in the right direction, comments ÖHV. However, there are still gaps that need to be closed.

Consumers want sustainable products, but other factors are more important to them when making a purchase. New EU regulations are intended to protect consumers and reduce environmental impact. Take smartphones, for example. 

As part of an EU project, the first AI regeneration coach is being developed in Wagrain-Kleinarl, Austria. It is designed to help tourists recover on holiday - and take these experiences back into their everyday lives.

The hotel industry is huge and constantly evolving. An infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the world's largest hotel groups and the positioning of their brands.

Even round-the-clock negotiations at the United Nations could not change the situation: The planned global treaty against the world's plastic pollution has failed for the time being. But negotiations will continue.

How does AI know these things? New EU regulations force AI providers to disclose what they have used to train their models. Failure to do so could result in fines.

The European Commission is currently working on a comprehensive EU strategy for sustainable tourism, which is due to be published in early 2026. It wants to include the views of citizens, communities and businesses through a survey. Take part – until 15 August.

The ETIAS entry fee to the EU is to be introduced at the end of 2026. The previously planned amount of 7 euros has now been raised to 20 euros. European tourism associations have criticised the decision and criticised the lack of transparency.

In Deutschland verzeichnen Hotelrestaurants 11% mehr Gäste im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Sie entwickeln sich zunehmend zu eigenständigen kulinarischen Hotspots. Auch ihr Image hat sich stark verbessert.

In-person events remain popular, but the biggest downside is the rising cost pressure in the conference hotel industry.