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The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) has concluded its second edition. Over two days, alliances were forged and key initiatives launched or further developed.

The risk of burnout is highest for employees aged between 31 and 40. This is shown by a new study from Germany.

Climate change is causing enormous costs; combating alien animals and plants is also becoming an ever-increasing cost factor for governments. Combating them is necessary: alien species jeopardise biodiversity. 

More than two thirds of young people in Germany believe that green skills offer them new career opportunities. However, less than half of 16 to 24-year-olds see themselves as qualified enough to be successful in a sustainable working world and make a difference in environmental policy.

Housing in Spain is in short supply and rents are rising sharply. The country is now putting the brakes on short-term rentals and has ordered the deletion of more than 65,000 Airbnb listings for holiday rentals. 

After a subdued start in the first quarter of 2025, there is cautious optimism regarding incoming tourism in Germany for the upcoming summer season. The USA - Germany's second most important source market - is a factor of uncertainty for the development. 

Good news for Swiss hoteliers: after the Council of States, the National Council has now also approved the reduced value added tax (VAT) rate of 3.8 percent for accommodation services. 

Despite a slight decline in general travel intentions, Europeans are planning longer and more expensive holidays. Many are less concerned about increased travel costs and their personal financial situation in 2025 than in the previous year.

In many places, tourism is both an economic booster and a stress factor. A transnational study shows that travellers are increasingly aware of the impact of tourism on communities and the environment in Switzerland and abroad. 

For the first time, the number of motor caravans registered in Germany exceeds the one million-mark. The caravanning trend has a long breath.