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Berlin. It was a bad symbol: the cancellation of ITB 2020. It was the prelude to the pandemic drama in tourism and the hotel industry. In 2021, the trade fair will attract visitors purely virtually for the first time. But who is "going"? Not so many, say our research. Hotels, hotel groups and PR agencies are hesitant. The fair speaks of 300 hotel exhibitors. The world's largest contact exchange in tourism is turning into the world's largest PR event on the screen.

Ehrenburg. This July, the completely rebuilt Falkensteiner Familiy Resort Lido in South Tyrol will reopen - with plenty of entertainment on the resort's roof and an ice rink and ski slope in summer.

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.