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"Vienna, City of My Dreams" is the title of a film from the 1960s. In annual surveys of the world's most liveable cities, the film's title reflected the opinion of the majority of respondents for three years in a row. Until now.
Every day in summer, tens of thousands of visitors flock to the island in the Gulf of Naples. Unlike elsewhere, however, decisions here are made in favour of tourists rather than against them – thanks to a new regulation.
Most flights in Europe are to Spain, followed by the UK and Italy. So far, so typical. But something is happening in the background: destinations such as Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are experiencing strong growth.
The Amazon founder wants to get married in Venice, much to the displeasure of some. The city is not a backdrop for the super-rich, say protesters. In Spain, especially in Mallorca, the resistance of citizens to mass tourism shows no sign of abating.
This summer, the North Sea island of Spiekeroog is trialling beach chairs made from recycled plastic wickerwork. They can be recognised by their green and white upholstery.
As the conflict in the Middle East unexpectedly intensified after Israel attacked Iran, travelling to the region has become complicated. Yet, companies like Airbnb and Booking are still listing homes located in illegal settlements in occupied Palestine. The protests continue, the court is set to act.
Burning cars, police and National Guard marches – the current images from Los Angeles are likely to deter even more tourists from traveling to the USA. Experts are now talking about losses in the double-digit billions, with a misplaced focus on domestic tourism.
It was only at the end of last year that the Ministry of the Interior banned remote check-in for short-term rentals in Italy. The Administrative Court of Lazio has now overturned this directive.
The 2025 summer season has begun. Where are people travelling to, and what is currently making life difficult for tour operators? Mark Tantz, Managing Director of DERTOUR Germany, spoke candidly to travel media.
New York, London and Paris maintain their positions in an index of global cities. The German city with the greatest economic power is Munich. But there could soon be major shifts.