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At the American AHLA Foundation's third "No Room for Trafficking (NRFT)" Summit at the end of July, Marriott International announced the pilot launch of HotelHelp, a room donation programme for survivors of human trafficking. 

For many travellers, the summer holidays mean the start of a long-awaited holiday. However, it often brings with it side effects that cause many people to break out in a sweat. Arrival and departure play a major role.

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.