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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.

"Green" jobs are rapidly gaining in importance, but in many places, there is a lack of suitable candidates to fill these positions – and worse still, people with sustainability skills. 

The desire to travel is back in full force worldwide. But where are people actually heading to? Here are the 20 most popular countries.

The negative headlines in Mallorca are jeopardising the summer season. Now the local hotel association Fehm is launching a campaign to save what can be saved.