A special venue opened yesterday on Leopoldplatz in Berlin-Mitte: Hotel Leo, a free, temporary hotel in a public space that invites visitors to switch off and take a breather.

Data breaches are becoming increasingly frequent, yet those affected often only find out about the incident too late or through indirect channels. HSMA Germany is urging compliance with statutory reporting obligations and advocates open communication.

The Belgian region of Flanders wants to make it easier for blind and visually impaired travellers to take lovely souvenir photos of their holidays. Ultimately, however, the idea is designed for all holidaymakers.

You need a holiday from your holiday? Almost half of all travellers know the feeling. A new international survey shows that 67% of all respondents prefer destinations where socialising isn't a must. Sweden's answer: "The Introvert Travel Agency".

There is a list of the most terrible Christmas gifts Germans have ever received. Examples include a sausage extension reel and underwear from the boss. Anticipation for the festive season is frequently followed by sheer disillusionment when unwrapping under the tree.

From Monday 12 October, an admission charge is to be introduced for visits to the viewing platform of the world-famous Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg; however, the turnout has been rather modest.

The Finnish capital, Helsinki, has taken first place in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index for the third year running. The figures show that the city's commitment to sustainability is paying off, but the city wants to go further.

What if? This is the premise behind a concept that gives disused steamboats and historic boathouses on Lake Lucerne a new lease of life.

Wellness or gimmick? Sleeping in a bed of hay is well known by now. But guests at the Romantik Hotel Maison Hornberg in Switzerland can now sleep in a bed of leaves.

Hiking is not just a popular leisure activity in nature. It also brings money into rural regions. Tourism professionals are therefore devising new offerings centered around hiking—including in extreme variants.