International news
US sectoral labour situation
According to the official US labor statistics, the number of people employed increased by 678 thousand in February, compared to the 400 thousand expected by experts, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%, only 2.1 […]
The tables have turned
There was a time, not so long ago, when “overtourism” was a very fashionable word. Before the pandemic, many European cities became very crowded, the population suffering from the huge numbers of tourists who overcrowded […]
Italians are already spending to restore tourism
A new tourism aid package of €600 million follows the €380 million aid fund in August. The sums, which will be available from 28 February, can be used either in the form of tax credits […]
One third of hotels in Rome closed
One of the world’s most popular cities, Rome, is a prime example of the decimating effect of restrictions on tourism. According to recent figures, 350 of Rome’s 1,300 or so hotels are currently closed, with […]
Low point
According to the latest survey by our German partner association DEHOGA, 57% of businesses in the sector are struggling to survive. In the first half of January, turnover was also 55.1% down on 2019. The […]
Italian reaction
With the signature of the Minister of Economic Development, the decree to support the public catering sector came into force, with the launch of a €100 million support framework. The funding will be available to […]