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The European Parliament has decided that business trips do not fall under the EU Package Travel Directive. This means that the consumer protection rules for package holidays do not apply to business trips.
A recent data collection provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the German travel industry over the past year. Cruises and long-haul travel are becoming increasingly popular.
The ongoing Iran conflict is having a widespread impact on tourism, from the Middle East to Switzerland and Southeast Asia. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the affected Arab region will lose around 600 million dollars in revenue per day this year. Hotel prices are falling dramatically.
Germans are travelling differently. New analysis on outbound demand shows they increasingly prioritise destinations that blend cultural heritage, natural beauty, and authentic local experiences. Europe remains the focus, with rising costs determining travel behaviour.
"Are we even welcome there?" An important question for queer people when planning a trip. The Spartacus Gay Travel Index helps with this. And it has two surprises in store this year.
An unusual trial was just handled in the USA: A lawyer has specialised in bedbug lawsuits and repeatedly demands high sums of damages from hotels. Often successfully.
The first few planes have flown tourists home from the Middle East, cruise ships are not yet sailing, and there are repeated missile alerts and attacks by the Americans and Israelis in more and more countries. The Middle East is facing a new reality in tourism. Confidence and bookings are gone. Voices and details from Berlin, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
There are growing numbers of holidaymakers, but they have been taking fewer and fewer holidays over the past two years. Experts anticipate an increasing focus on one main holiday trip, with higher budgets despite shorter durations. Travel analysis prior to ITB - before the US attack on Iran.
In the Alpine region, a conflict is developing between the tourism industry and the local population. This is particularly noticeable when investments in tourism real estate come from outside the region.
The Austrian state of Salzburg is pulling out all the stops to ensure that winter remains a hit right to the very end. The new "Winter Chillout" campaign aims to prolong the desire for winter sports and thus guarantee higher occupancy rates at the end of the season.