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For many people, a holiday means both the beach and the sea. But why does the sea fascinate us so much that so many people want to return there time and again?
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Busan, South Korea, from 19 to 29 July. It usually decides annually on the inscription of new cultural and natural sites on the World Heritage List and reviews the state of conservation of inscribed sites. The designation is also important for local tourism.
More and more people are staying in vacation rentals. Germany recorded an increase of almost 13% in bookings for 2025. Domestic guests, in particular, are booking their accommodation online through three major providers.
Although initial hopes of astronomical hotel rates did not materialise, the World Cup nevertheless brought many host cities a significant increase in average daily rates (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared with the previous year.
They never tire and supposedly know every hidden gem: AI assistants are taking the holiday world by storm. These digital helpers are always polite and usually helpful – but sometimes they get it completely wrong.
As the war against Iran resumed and the traditionally quiet summer season is on, Dubai is getting even more creative to attract tourists. Q4 and Q1 2027 are already lost according to local experts.
Europeans' travel behaviour this summer is characterised by a subdued sense of optimism. Eleven percent of those surveyed are even staying at home altogether. That said, short breaks are booming and many a travel dream is still coming true.
Bavarian specialities are in high demand all over the world. A new campaign aims to help turn the state's positive image into even greater financial gain.
The new City Government in Amsterdam plans to raise the tourist tax from 12.5 to 20%. The hotel sector is now done talking and is preparing for court. The city's research shows the tax will raise money but will not reduce crowds. What is the real purpose? What is the real question?
Austria's tourism sector no longer has a plan, but a vision: Vision T. This strategy differs from Plan T (2019) primarily in its focus on year-round operation and defined objectives. It is said to be easier to control.