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Germans are "news junkies"
20.2.2026

81% of all German adults read the news. One third of news consumers read an average of 10 articles per day, a study found.

Bratwurst is allowed on board
20.2.2026

A quick bratwurst bought in the security area, then straight to boarding... Should you wolf it down quickly or take it on board? Airlines are surprisingly easy-going when it comes to snacks brought on board.

Benidorm: The tourist factory is now green and sustainable
13.2.2026

Benidorm – the epitome of all-inclusive and mass tourism. In the 1960s, the Spanish fishing village was transformed into the ‘Manhattan of the Mediterranean’. Now it suddenly claims to be green and sustainable.

Mount Everest is old news: sleeping on the moon is the new thing
6.2.2026

Those who have already traveled the world can set their sights even higher in the future. You can now apply to stay at a hotel on the moon. The prices are astronomical, and whether the hotel will actually be built is still written in the stars.

Hotel employees are at risk
6.2.2026

A study investigated workplace accidents. The results are surprising. The analysis shows that hotel employees are exposed to a significantly higher risk of injury than their colleagues in the restaurant industry.

Music study: Guests prefer local songs
30.1.2026

Feeling comfortable is not only created by architecture, design or service, but also by music. A European pilot music study has measured the influence of local music on the hotel experience for the first time. Motel One launched a trial balloon.

For the climate: Researchers collect urine
30.1.2026

Concrete made from human urine: campers at a travel fair donated their urine for this purpose. Researchers at the University of Stuttgart are using it to develop a type of concrete that does not require conventional cement and is said to be significantly more climate friendly.

Please copy: sharing service for clothing
23.1.2026

Families travelling to Japan can now do so with light luggage. The apartment brand Mimaru offers its guests a sharing service for clothing. An example that could also catch on in Europe.

Monetising the night... with experiences
23.1.2026

Mega infinity pools, sophisticated spa rituals, private butlers... For many luxury hotel guests, all this is no longer enough. Now they want to experience the night: "noctourism" is coming.

Atari Hotels: First level launches in Phoenix
16.1.2026

It is set to be colourful, interactive and a meeting place for gamers. Console manufacturer Atari is planning a 124 million US dollar-project in Phoenix, Arizona - Atari Hotels.

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