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Protests against mass tourism are on the rise in Spain. On Mallorca, thousands have once again taken to the streets. The regional government and the hoteliers' association show understanding but condemn vandalism.

The travel behaviour of Gen Z differs greatly from older people. Gen Z cuts their travel budget by as much as 14% and still travels 4.5 times more often than Baby Boomers. In addition to sustainability and local activities, 18 to 25-year-olds value loyalty programmes.

A rejuvenated Grand Palais, new art venues and a suburb that has high hopes for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The cosmopolitan city of Paris has dressed up for the upcoming mega-event.

What is the best way to save CO2 in hotels? Which solutions are efficient and can be implemented in operation without any loss of comfort for the guest? IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched the "Low Carbon Pioneers" programme to test this in ongoing operations.

Three years of a single-use plastic ban in the EU - and illegal plastic products are still being used on a massive scale in the catering industry. The fact that offences can cost up to 100,000 euros doesn't seem to scare environmental offenders. How willing are consumers to use reusable products and what (new) alternatives to plastic crockery are there?

Despite inflation and climate change, tourism is booming worldwide. Travelers must continue to expect rising prices. As inflation keeps putting pressure on the (holiday) budgets of low-income households, the demand for cheaper offers and affordable hotels is increasing. 

With "Business Access", the world's largest chain, Marriott, is opening its doors to the loyalty program - for small and medium-sized companies. 

In 2023, travellers from Germany took a total of 251 million private and business trips with at least one overnight stay in Germany or abroad. There was a particularly strong increase in trips abroad, with the five most popular destinations all being in Europe. 

HotellerieSuisse is against the biodiversity initiative. The reason: increased operating costs, which particularly affect accommodation establishments in rural and natural areas. However, the association is voting in favor of the BGV reform.

Business travel destinations: Frankfurt and Singapore lead the way

What are the current intercontinental hotspots for meetings, incentives and conferences? The USA, Germany and the UK top the country rankings, while Frankfurt and Singapore are the most popular cities.