The mixed political situation is clouding the prospects of the young generation in Germany - from the end of the coalition in their own country to Trump's impact on world affairs. The biggest "pain points" from a recent pulse check.

Bei Flugausfällen geben Airlines lieber Reisegutscheine aus anstatt den Ticketpreis zu erstatten. Doch ein Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshof zeigt: Passagiere müssen sich das nicht gefallen lassen.

On his first day in office, the new US President withdrew from the Paris climate protection agreement. Scientists fear negative effects on ecosystems and biodiversity.

The obligation to offer reusable drinks, which was introduced two years ago, is largely ignored by large catering chains. Environmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe has uncovered new violations and is calling for prompt improvements from politicians.

They are not only wasteful with luxury goods, but also with the environment. The world's super-rich have "blown" their share of the total annual CO2 budget in just ten days.

A study on climate neutrality compares 30 countries in terms of targets and performance. Scandinavia and Spain lead the way, others are lagging behind. Nevertheless, 20 countries are well on the way towards a circular economy. 

Orascom Development Holding AG (ODH) is to be delisted from the Swiss stock exchange. This is in line with the Sawiris family's wish to run the company entirely with the family in future.

There has been a lack of snow in many places in the Alps over the last two winters, but not a lack of holidaymakers. Now the first signs point to fewer guests in the new season. This is not due to climate change.

More cross-industry collaborations should help to provide transparency and assistance to even the smallest companies in tourism. This is why the new EU Tourism Commissioner met with ten European travel and tourism organisations. 

The holiday joy is usually great, but there are often fraudulent offers among the holiday home advertisements. Italy is now forcing hosts to register and is urging guests to exercise caution.

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.

Business travellers are a popular target for hackers. 70% have already been the victim of a cyber-attack. 60% of frequent travellers rate the cyber risk when travelling as high. 

Although young people in Germany are worried about the possibility of war or an economic crisis, they are predominantly optimistic about the future, as a recent study shows.

Increasing fires in the southern hemisphere and more and more ships travelling to Antarctica with tourists on board are causing the Antarctic ice to melt more rapidly. 

It feels like the coronavirus pandemic has triggered a huge surge in innovation and digitalisation. A study has now investigated the actual state of digitalisation in Germany - and what Covid has to do with it. 

Although the global travel and tourism sector is growing, emissions are falling – according to the encouraging results of a recent study by the World Travel & Tourism Council on footprint data. Nevertheless, the WTTC is calling for more determination in the implementation of climate-friendly measures.

Sabre and Google have used the Travel Impact Model (TIM) for the first time to calculate the emissions of past business trips. The results should help Sabre to set realistic sustainability targets and make travelling more environmentally friendly. 

Ever heard of Go Getaway, Hurkle-Durkling, Frolleagues and MeMooners? Hilton has published its 2025 Trends Report - a global study that examines the behaviour of travellers around the world and focuses specifically on German holidaymakers. A trend reversal is emerging.  

Trendy hotels often have short renovation cycles. Furnishings are replaced during redesigns before they are worn out. Motel One has set up a C2C pilot project to at least reuse the valuable raw materials.

Where are the megatrends taking us? This question needs to be discussed: What comes after the metaverse and AI? An event organised by QR will bring together renowned experts to discuss the issue. You can still take part. 

The protests against the flood of tourists and the associated hardships of the locals have been in the media again and again for months. Now a study has collected facts to make the problem measurable and find solutions.