GERMAN GASTRONOMY THREATENED BY A WAVE OF BANKRUPTCIES

Michael Trout -
Recent estimates by the German Financial Information Service (CRIF) suggest that over 15,000 restaurants, pubs, snack bars, and cafes in Germany are currently at risk of insolvency. The Federal Statis ...

LONG-TERM CHALLENGES FOR SPANISH TOURISM

Andrew J. Wein -
To truly understand the development of the Spanish economy, it is imperative to consider the impact of tourism. In 2022, with 75.6 million foreign visitors, Spain became the second-world tourist desti ...

BRAZIL: AIRFARE PRICES HINDER TOURISM RECOVERY AFTER THE PANDEMIC PEAK

Michael Trout -
The ticket prices have risen 88% in the last 12 months. Experts say the 41% drop in travel during the pandemic and the increased price of jet fuel explain the increase. ...

JAPAN’S TOURISM REPORTED 2.69 M VISITORS IN JANUARY

Alec Hills -
Japan's tourism sector has begun the new year on a positive note. In January, the country welcomed over 2 million visitors, which marked the eighth consecutive month of such numbers. ...

GERMAN INBOUND TOURISM: POSITIVE RESULTS AND FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Richard Moor -
The international travel industry confirms a significant recovery of German inbound tourism for 2022. This is the key finding of the latest Travel Industry Expert Panel of the German National Tourist ...