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"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.
Amsterdam and Venice are probably the best-known destinations in the fight against overtourism. And the number is growing: Destinations are fighting back with restrictions, higher prices, bans and visitor management. A collection from around the globe.
Travelling the beaten track is a thing of the past. More and more tourists, especially those from overseas, are avoiding the peak season and seeking out the unknown. This contributes to the seasonal and geographical dispersion of European tourism, according to a new study.
The US further tightens its entry rules for tourists. Those wishing to spend their holidays there will probably have to disclose more information about their lives, including their social media activities.
Almost 500 million overnight stays – a record. Despite this, fewer foreign guests are staying overnight. Hotels are losing out, campsites are gaining.