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80 percent of travellers plan to travel more frequently or at least as often as in 2025 in the coming year. This is good news for the industry.

According to a survey, travellers want their holidays to be tailored precisely to their individual needs. To achieve this, they are willing to experiment and are open to new technologies.

The small town of Vallecrosia on the Italian Riviera confuses internet search engines with its name. It is located by the sea and not in the mountains and now wants to rename itself. The mayor now takes action.

The city of Palma de Mallorca is introducing stricter rules for tourism. The city administration on the holiday island is planning a comprehensive ban on new holiday apartments and hostels. 

The market for adventure and extreme tourism will reach a global volume of 99.7 billion US dollars by 2034. The search for unique experiences is also linked to climate change.

According to the results of a study, in 2026 travellers will no longer be asking themselves primarily where to go, but rather why they are travelling. Instead of quantity, the focus will be on rest, comfort and relaxation – with or without the family.

Seventeen years after the opening of the mega-resort Atlantis The Palm, the first hotel on Palm Island, it is getting a new underwater world with 430 sea creatures and a mermaid show. 

16.5 million people from ten European markets are planning a holiday in Austria in winter 2025/26. This means that tourism remains stable during the snowy season and the potential is great. 

The Austrian government has announced a new tourism fund worth €6.5 million and further measures that will directly benefit workers. The aim is to encourage them to stay in the industry for longer. 

During city tours, visitors to Uslar can immerse themselves virtually in the history of the city. What is behind this virtual journey through time, how does the adventure unfold, and does it actually attract more tourists?