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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.