Articles tagged “germany”

Tourism

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Global travel softened due to the seasonality of demand. In October 2023, the Skift Travel Health Index dipped to 103. Europe was impacted the most due to reduced pent-up demand and economic concerns. Despite China's Golden Week holiday, the travel recovery in the country remained sluggish.

Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Business Travel

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

After a decline for more than two years, business travel seems to be gaining traction. But can it sustain the momentum in the face of global recession and growing inflation?

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

Short-Term Rentals

Growth at Home in Germany Is Cheap, Says Limehome

The CEO of limehome explains the forces that contribute to why Germany is a solid market for growth and expansion right now.

Airlines

German Airport Security Unions That Disrupted Flights Reach Pay Pact

Two German Airport security unions — the Verdi and German Civil Service Federation — reaching an agreement for additional pay, vacation days and allowances, in the midst of concerns over cost of living in Germany.

German Airport Security Unions That Disrupted Flights Reach Pay Pact

Tourism

India Daily: Oyo Showed Strength in U.S. Bookings in the 4th Quarter

Oyo’s planned expansion into the U.S. comes shortly after the company revived its potential initial public offering plans. Surely, there's a lot brewing but not without a fair share of challenges.

India Daily: Oyo Showed Strength in U.S. Bookings in the 4th Quarter

Hotels

Premier Inn to Expand Budget Hotel Empire in Germany Through Acquisitions

Branded rivals Ibis, B&B, Motel One, and Best Western better watch out. UK-based brand Premier Inn is hungry to grow in the large German market.

Premier Inn to Expand Budget Hotel Empire in Germany Through Acquisitions

Ground Transport

Germany Rail and Airport Strikes Stymie Operations Over Inflationary Woes

The Russia-Ukraine war was a major factor in Germany's rising inflation and rail and airport workers — and their passengers — are feeling the pain.

Germany Rail and Airport Strikes Stymie Operations Over Inflationary Woes

Short-Term Rentals

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Buys German Competitor

Bob W's expansion comes at a time when the short-term rental market in Europe is seeing high demand. But it's no easy task to become a profitable pan-European operator with all the regulatory challenges in a fragmented market.

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Buys German Competitor

Tourism

ChatGPT Is Not a Priority Yet in Destination Marketing’s Spend

Tourism board executives think ChatGPT is impressive, but they haven't seen solid evidence of its real-world application in destination marketing so far to make a sizeable investment.

ChatGPT Is Not a Priority Yet in Destination Marketing’s Spend