Topic Tourism

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EU Agenda for Tourism – Come on, join in!
30.5.2025

The European Commission is working towards developing a comprehensive EU Tourism Strategy in early 2026. Everyone is called upon to actively participate. Interested parties can use a questionnaire to contribute their concerns to a sustainable tourism model.

Bright prospects for hotel development – The rush has begun
India is a market "on steroids"
30.5.2025

India seems to be the most interesting growth market in the world now – for both hotel development and outbound travel. The interest of international hotel chains in positioning themselves with their brands well and in good time is correspondingly lively.

Austrians postpone or cancel investments
30.5.2025

In Austria as a tourist destination, more and more businesses are tending to postpone or cancel planned investments. Rising costs and economic uncertainties continue to affect them - despite the good booking situation. 

Austria's tourism in the ESC frenzy
23.5.2025

Following JJ's success at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel on 17 May 2025, the artistic competition will be followed by the tourism competition in Austria. Which city can take on the role of host in 2026?

Germany Incoming: Summer season gives hope
16.5.2025

After a subdued start in the first quarter of 2025, there is cautious optimism regarding incoming tourism in Germany for the upcoming summer season. The USA - Germany's second most important source market - is a factor of uncertainty for the development. 

In Austria, holiday apartments are taking over from hotels
Service - All water under the bridge now?
16.5.2025

Austria's tourism figures have proven to be extremely stable over the years. This is often justified by the exceptional quality of service, but on closer inspection, half-board hotels are booming less than (non-service) holiday apartments. The jump in apartment sales is massive. The market is changing. 

Switzerland: Reduced VAT remains
9.5.2025

Good news for Swiss hoteliers: after the Council of States, the National Council has now also approved the reduced value added tax (VAT) rate of 3.8 percent for accommodation services. 

How tourism trends affect European hotel performance
Occupancy is the engine
9.5.2025

There is unprecedented uncertainty about future economic growth and consumer spending, due essentially to the ongoing trade war. Nevertheless, travel remains a top priority for consumers. For European hotels occupancy is set to become the critical factor in 2025.

Tourism Turkey: Strong growth in 2024
19.4.2025

In Turkey, the tourism sector is one of the most dynamic pillars of the economy - travel revenue reached a new high in 2024. At 61.1 billion US dollars, they increased by 8.3% compared to the previous year. 

Rip-off with ETA authorisation for Great Britain
18.4.2025

Anyone travelling to the UK now needs a digital entry permit. Online traps are now lurking: Third-party providers are cashing in - often for little to no real service.

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