Topic Tourism

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Switzerland: A surf hotel on the Rhine - set to multiply
24.4.2026

Developers are building an experience and business hotel with an indoor surfing area on the historic SIG site at the Rhine Falls in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The Swiss operator plans to expand to other locations using this model.

Who will determine how we travel in 2046?
17.4.2026

From AI agents booking our trips to cities restricting visitor numbers: a new Executive Brief explores how trust, data and inequality could redefine global travel over the next two decades.

A world record for the bikini’s birthday?
17.4.2026

1,200 people in bikinis on the beach - a world record is set to be broken on the German holiday island of Usedom. Behind the initiative are a driving instructor and a passionate swimwear collector - supported by the BikiniARTMuseum.

Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare lead global airport rankings
17.4.2026

The results of a recent survey show: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world's busiest airport for passenger traffic. At the same time, Chicago O'Hare International Airport ranks first for aircraft movements.

Castelfalfi set to become educational resort
17.4.2026

The Tuscan resort Castelfalfi has often made the headlines. Now, the former TUI hotel is embarking on a new chapter: partnerships with universities and other educational institutions,  for the employees in the hospitality industry.

A Harry Potter hotel for Legoland
3.4.2026

Fans are in for a treat: a Harry Potter world, including a hotel, is set to be built in the coming years at Legoland Günzburg in Bavaria, on the A8 motorway between Augsburg and Ulm.

Fall asleep in Brussels and wake up in Berlin
3.4.2026

Many travellers want to make the most of every moment on their journeys through Europe. To meet this demand, operators constantly expand the range of overnight train services.

Airlines routes more flexible, governments support hotels and tourism
The tension remains
3.4.2026

The chaos and strain in the tourism and hospitality sectors continue. As a result of severe restrictions on oil transport, the Iran conflict is causing a massive rise in kerosene and petrol prices. Airlines are changing their routes, bookings for Greece are stalling, and the governments of Dubai, Cyprus and Egypt have already announced support for the industry. Hotel occupancy rates in the UAE are falling to single figures.

Trips to the Total Solar Eclipse
27.3.2026

Mallorca, Iceland or perhaps a cruise? When the Moon completely blocks out the Sun on 12 August 2026, there are more options to choose from. An overview for all eclipse tourists.

New sand for Wangerooge’s beach
27.3.2026

The beach chairs are ready, but nothing works without sand: following the winter storms, Wangerooge’s beach is missing around 30,000 cubic metres of sand. Heavy machinery is bringing it back.

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