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The war in Ukraine is still going on. But companies in the country are already investing millions for the time afterwards. A new holiday resort is to be built in the western Ukrainian Carpathians.
Germany is an attractive travel destination - inbound tourism was on a growth trajectory in 2024. The main drivers are the overseas markets. Experts are also forecasting a positive trend for 2025. There are already signs of very good advance bookings for the summer: Early booking is becoming the new last minute.
Since taking the helm on 20 January, Donald Trump has signed over 100 executive orders, like scrapping DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) requirements or inviting Federal civil servants to resign. And it’s obvious that most of Trump's program is quite negative for US hotels.
The gap between holidaymakers' desire for sustainable travel options and their actual behaviour is now well known. A recent report analysed the "Say Do Gap" and provides tips on how companies can bridge this gap and win over different types of travellers.
Until now, human rights have largely been a blind spot in tourism. To raise awareness of this and of sustainable business practices in the sector, well-known associations and organisations have launched a digital training course.
With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. Visitors' spending also continued to grow strongly. Among the world's top five tourism earners are the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Italy.
The original tents and wooden cabins were by no means as sexy and comfortable as they are today. Over the last ten years, the demand for camping, glamping, mobile homes and caravan parks has grown dramatically. The potential in Europe is still huge. Facts and figures about a thriving new sector.
Many Germans are convinced caravanning fans - and the trend is rising. With over 96,000 new registrations in 2024, the caravanning market is topping its previous year's result. But the industry is also facing challenges.
Tourists are looking for information on their smartphones and no longer in brochures: Paris is now closing the last remaining tourist office in the city. Those who need offline help can now find it elsewhere.
The UK hospitality sector stands at a crossroads, struggling with a challenging economic landscape shaped by the latest government budget and regulatory pressures. The hotelier's message is clear: the sector requires a holistic strategy, or it risks being permanently damaged. The air to breathe is getting thinner and thinner.