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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.

Holidays have a negative impact on the environment simply because of the journey to and from the destination. The climate crisis and mass tourism have sensitized travelers. European holiday destinations in Europe are therefore trying to remain attractive to tourists with targeted measures and offers.

Thousands of motorcyclists are once again expected to attend the Harley Days in Hamburg this weekend. An absurdity in view of the climate crisis, according to Nabu. And is also calling for the Cruise Days to be cancelled.

Just in time for the start of the European holiday season, the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has analysed the price level of services in restaurants and hotels. The differences are huge.

Hong Kong tops the rankings as the most expensive city in terms of cost of living, with German cities moving further up the list. Overall, costs are rising sharply or even steeply everywhere. 

Germany needs labour - refugees need a job. Marriott International has joined the Tent Germany alliance.