International news
Travel trends
One of the most important travel trends this year is the growing popularity of solo travel, especially among younger generations. According to a survey by American Express, 69% of travellers plan to travel solo this […]
Taylor mania
Wherever Taylor Swift is performing – it’s sure to have a big impact not only on people, but also on the economy and hospitality. At the start of her tour of Germany, for example, pizza […]
Management advice
Many hospitality professionals have been guests on the “From Doubt to Drive” podcast. In the latest episode, Victor Lugger, co-founder of French restaurant chain Big Mamma, talks about his recipe for success. In the interview, […]
New manifesto
The European Tourism Manifesto has been launched, in which more than 70 organisations representing the European tourism sector present their priorities for the next legislative cycle. HOTREC has been involved in the drafting of these […]
Beer milestone
Another milestone has been reached at Oktoberfest. For the first time ever, some beers have been priced above €15. The city of Munich announced the drastic price hikes just 11 weeks before the event started. […]
Security of Cloud Solutions in Tourism
Cloud technologies are playing a growing role in many industries, including tourism, according to a recent Thales survey covering 18 countries and 37 industries. Nevertheless, they also bring with them serious security challenges. 44% of […]