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Beyoncé extra charge
Beyoncé’s tour has boosted hotel bookings, particularly in Cardiff, Germany, and Houston, where it has brought in record revenues. In Cardiff, the average daily room rate (ADR) increased significantly during the tour period, with the […]
The investment environment is improving
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global tourism sector has started to rebound from the low point seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a steady recovery in international tourist arrivals, according to a newly […]
Reauthorization Bill
More than half of Americans say that they would travel more for leisure if travel were less stressful. A new bipartisan bill from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is crucial for the US travel […]
Workforce in Germany
The lack of skilled labour is the biggest problem. According to a study by the Institut für Mittelstandsforschung (Institute for SME Research) in Bonn, almost one in two (44%) of the 1 100 companies surveyed […]
TikTok MICE
With over 1 billion users, TikTok has become the leading social media platform for travel inspiration. For both consumer and business travel, TikTok has emerged as the designated social media platform for promoting premium travel. […]
Hotel sustainability
The first result of WTTC’s sustainability activities was published under the name WTTC Basics (Hotel Sustainability Basics) on the occasion of ITB Berlin 2023. A set of globally recognised criteria has been established, which is […]