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In the centre of the island's spa gardens, two tiny houses attract curious glances. They are equipped with WiFi and a desk - the only thing missing is a bed. That's because the Tiny Houses are aimed at specific guests.
A new report states that the industry will create around 91 million new jobs worldwide by 2035. But demographic and structural changes will lead to a shortage of more than 43 million skilled workers.
A sauna in Lapland for better sleep or ice bathing in the archipelago to improve circulation? Sweden is marketed as the first country that can be prescribed by a doctor.
Nantucket is one of the most expensive holiday destinations in the USA this summer. Only the rich live in this oasis on the south coast of Cape Cod. In the shops and bars, they are served exclusively by non-Americans. In May, there was already a raid by the ICE. Trump divides opinion here too.
The search for flight connections and the flight ticket of each individual reveals a great deal about the profile of the traveller as well as about the development of tourism at the destination. Hotels can use this data to design their own offers. Greece is the destination for seniors, whereas teens are flocking to Paris. And visa conditions increase the desire to work remotely.
The southern European holiday destination is suffering from rising prices, mass tourism and too few hotels. A large-scale inspection is intended to improve the quality of existing establishments in particular.
The goal of continuing to promote Austria as a ‘destination of longing’ repeatedly leads to discussions among the country's tourism professionals and hotel entrepreneurs. The good thing about this is that insiders are talking openly and looking for new approaches, both in everyday life and in AI.
The new EU Code of Conduct for Online Reviews in Tourism is a step in the right direction, comments ÖHV. However, there are still gaps that need to be closed.
The summer season for 2025 looks modest in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Final figures for August and September are not yet available, but the overall mood is gloomy. Only a few hotels and destinations are feeling the sunshine. Demand is unevenly distributed, and consumption is shrinking. Holiday patterns and once-enticing trends are collapsing.
No summer high this year without a low in the Mediterranean and Atlantic countries: Italy is delighted with the peak in arrivals but already sees the decline. International guests continue to strengthen Spain, while holidays are becoming unaffordable for Spaniards. The same applies to the French, and tourism is also cooling significantly. On the rise: the Netherlands. Benelux is seeking its balance.