Cork everywhere. On the walls, the floor, the ceiling, even furniture and decorative objects are made from this renewable raw material. Because at Milan Design Week, the material with the somewhat dusty image is taking centre stage in the "Casa Cork". 

The world's first bridge made of flax fibre composite was inaugurated in Ulm, Germany. It's not only an example of the circular economy, but also a musical instrument.

In the hype, many people forget that AI is not yet able to independently offer the in-depth and authentic experiences that customers expect. A consultancy service is now making this clear on the subject of marketing.

What does the future hold for Germany as a conference and congress location? An innovation network scrutinises current standards and processes for business events and presents megatrends.

The Austrian Loisium Group is injecting new momentum into its expansion plans with a crowd-investing campaign. Investors, wine and food lovers can now invest directly in the wine hotels.

Until now, human rights have largely been a blind spot in tourism. To raise awareness of this and of sustainable business practices in the sector, well-known associations and organisations have launched a digital training course. 

Six Senses is a global pioneer when it comes to sustainability. The consistent implementation of the strategy in the resorts has now been recognised with the highest level of certification from Control Union, an official certification body of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Robotics and automation are still on the rise. Some trends will characterise the year 2025 - from high-performance robots equipped with image processing systems to humanoid all-rounders that can be used in the scullery as well as on the assembly line.

The SV Group from Switzerland is introducing the Eco-Score to make it easier for employees to choose menus in restaurants based on sustainability criteria. This allows guests to recognise at a glance how low-carbon, seasonal and biodiverse their food is.

Tourists are looking for information on their smartphones and no longer in brochures: Paris is now closing the last remaining tourist office in the city. Those who need offline help can now find it elsewhere.