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Just in time for the start of the European holiday season, the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has analysed the price level of services in restaurants and hotels. The differences are huge.

Hong Kong tops the rankings as the most expensive city in terms of cost of living, with German cities moving further up the list. Overall, costs are rising sharply or even steeply everywhere. 

Germany needs labour - refugees need a job. Marriott International has joined the Tent Germany alliance.

A lack of personnel is slowing down economic growth worldwide. One reason for this is that women are severely underrepresented in the labor market. Robotics offers the most career opportunities.

Travel trends that are discussed in the media do not always correspond to the actual travel behaviour of holidaymakers. This is particularly evident in the areas of budget tourism and sustainable travel.

People and nature suffer from the masses of tourists, but the economy cannot do without this source of income: How can we make the transition from overtourism to sustainable destination management? 

Tourism professionals in Switzerland are once again expecting an increase in the number of overnight stays this year. While the development of guest numbers from Europe remains subdued, visitors from the USA and China are providing a boost.

How does Germany eat outside its own four walls after coronavirus? According to a recent study, diners like vegan, fast and sustainable food. They are also open to digital processes - such as reservations and ordering.  

The trough has been overcome - things are picking up again international tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2024 reached 97% of the pre-pandemic level. Full recovery is within reach. But despite all the euphoria, the industry faces challenges.

A screwdriver to readjust sustainability? A folding rule to measure destination resilience? Unfortunately, there is no such thing. But one initiative has recently started offering tourism companies toolkits for implementing environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices.