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Frankfurt. A new business traveller survey says: minimal more travel, almost all are afraid of provider insolvencies.

London. Brexit has changed the rules between UK and Europe. Nevertheless, the Brexit is not per se the number one priority at the moment. It's the corona crisis. Could anything positive come out from the pandemic?

Munich. The never-ending lockdowns are also freezing the memory of many a destination. Especially managers in city tourism who are used to success have to change gears and take a self-critical look at their actions. Otherwise, the small, flexible destinations will outstrip them.

Rome. Again a mess. With the most recent resignation of two ministers from the government coalition, the situation in Italy is becoming even more confusing than expected.

Amsterdam/Paris. While the Dutch government just announced an extension of the lockdown until February 9, the French are praying for better news, but expect none.

Madrid. Some restrictions were relaxed in Spain during the Christmas season. In Barcelona, people suffered most from the bans on social meetings at Christmas and on New Year's Eve.

Vienna. Austria's mountain railways have been open since Christmas - and have only achieved 15% of last year's turnover. Now there are heated debates, virus clusters with the new mutations and new rules.

Paris/Amsterdam/Rome. Last Tuesday was certainly a bad day for both the French and the Dutch hospitality associations. Both were let down by their respective governments or judicial instances. Italy has also ordered very tough measures to prevent business at Christmas, New Year and in the mountains.

Vienna/Berlin/Bern. Austria's government did not want to be dictated by its neighbours and bans tourism - including Christmas in hotels and skiing - until 7 January 2021, while Germany also bans it until 10 January. Italy has not yet decided on skiing, and Switzerland does not want to be talked into it by anyone.

Bern/Paris. The wave of redundancies in the Swiss hotel industry continues unabated. This is shown by the latest figures on the assessment of the situation in the accommodation sector. The forecasts for the winter season are alarming. French hoteliers also suffer from extreme restrictions and hope for governmental support and realistic compensations.