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"Tourists go home!" chanted the people as they walked past terraces full of foreign guests in Palma de Mallorca. For many locals in Europe's hotspots, the jig is finally up. But an end to tourismꞌ cannot be the solution.

According to the summer potential study commissioned by Austria, tourism can expect growth above all in the "shoulder seasons" of June and September. The booking status indicates that the desire to travel remains unbroken despite price increases.

The summer in the Alpine vacation hotel industry has begun, but how are the booking forecasts looking so far? Demand in South Tyrol and Bavaria is developing positively, while Tyrol has some catching up to do.

Where is German travel management heading? Optimized processes, the environment and security are at the top of the list for those responsible, according to a recent survey. The range of tasks for travel managers has also expanded significantly. 

Saudi Arabia's vision of making the country richer and more desirable with "crazy" mega cities of the future is in the process of collapsing into a shambles. Last week, it leaked to the global press that the oil multinationals are massively scaling back their future projects. And now, they are even begging the Chinese for new money.

More overnight stays. More guests from abroad. Loyal Swiss citizens. With 9.9 million overnight stays in the first quarter of 2024, Swiss tourism and the hotel industry are elegantly following on from the record year of 2023.

Greek tourism is booming. After the record year 2023, exceeding pre-Covid levels, the first quarter 2024 also showed consistent trends. The number of UK travellers was impressive, and the hotel industry saw growth in all directions.

Growth in overnights in tourist accommodation far exceeded that of GDP in 2023. Global overnights grew by about 17% y-o-y, while worldwide GDP only increased by roughly 2.5%. The good news is that this trend is forecasted to continue in 2024, albeit at a less dramatic pace.

Is the "hush workcation" the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses.

If Austria's tourism keeps booming, gastronomy, in particular, will be stretched to its limits. The staff shortage already has a negative effect on turnover. Every two years, the industry needs 40% new staff members. Decisions and practical relevance are still needed, as the intensive discussions with younger and older people at the ÖHV and WKO conferences showed.