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Europeans' travel behaviour this summer is characterised by a subdued sense of optimism. Eleven percent of those surveyed are even staying at home altogether. That said, short breaks are booming and many a travel dream is still coming true.
Bavarian specialities are in high demand all over the world. A new campaign aims to help turn the state's positive image into even greater financial gain.
The new City Government in Amsterdam plans to raise the tourist tax from 12.5 to 20%. The hotel sector is now done talking and is preparing for court. The city's research shows the tax will raise money but will not reduce crowds. What is the real purpose? What is the real question?
Austria's tourism sector no longer has a plan, but a vision: Vision T. This strategy differs from Plan T (2019) primarily in its focus on year-round operation and defined objectives. It is said to be easier to control.
In the second quarter of 2026, Japan is emerging as the growth driver for long-haul flights to Europe, recording the strongest year-on-year growth in bookings. Inceasingly, people are avoiding popular tourist hotspots.
New flight routes far from major cities, a demand for more than 42,000 jets and a boom in medium-haul flights: this is how the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus envisages the future of air travel.
A holiday home by the North Sea, or perhaps a property with mountain views? When buying a holiday home in Germany, location is the key factor determining the price. The most expensive locations are by the sea.
Mozart's birthplace is a tourist gem. Consequently, a vast number of tourists head to the city of 160,000 inhabitants for a day trip. Heavy traffic is common – now, vehicles in the centre are being restricted.
Saudi Arabia is now budgeting more to cancel its flagship megaproject – NEOM – than to build it. The financial, human, and environmental costs are still being tallied. Following the billion-dollar disaster, it now must terminate its contracts with its business partners – worth 16 billion dollars.
Slowly but surely, the EU is recognizing the importance of tourism for the region's prosperity. A wide range of EU, national and regional funding opportunities for the tourism sector is now easier to access.