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Up to 65 billion US dollars would be needed annually to further protect coastal and marine tourism from the consequences of climate change, reveals a recent report. Worldwide, 52 million jobs depend on it.
To enable their fully utilising the potential of generative artificial intelligence in day-to-day work, TUI lets its employees build their own AI assistants tailored to their needs. They don't need to be IT professionals to do this.
The way we eat and enjoy food has changed - for very different reasons and to varying degrees. However, where eating habits change, there are also opportunities for product innovations and new services for guests.
Google has a monopoly on internet searches, a judge ruled in August. The US government now wants to enforce that the company must divest itself of Chrome, the world's most widely used web browser. The Department of Justice proposed the measure in the competition case against Google in Washington.
From 21 November 2024, new rules will apply to the naming of funds that emphasise ESG or sustainability aspects in its name. A transitional period will apply in some cases until May, by this date the name must comply with the requirements - or be changed.
International demand for Chief Financial Officers is at record levels for the second year in a row. At the same time, the pressure on them is increasing and fluctuation is on the rise. As is the proportion of women in the finance department.
On average, guests spend almost 13 hours a day in their Swiss accommodation - with domestic tourists using their hotel room more than those from other European countries.
They are a killer for any planning and have an impact on profitability: No-shows and last-minute cancellations are a nuisance, but for many hoteliers they are part of daily business. Ghosting can be prevented with a few tricks.
Why wander off into the distance... Germans appreciate nature and undiscovered destinations in their own country and prefer a journey time of four hours. Sustainability also plays a role.
Switching from car to train - something that is perfectly conceivable for many Germans in everyday life is still perceived as a sacrifice when on holiday. However, there are signs of a trend reversal towards more flexibility in the choice of means of transport.