A Deeper Look at Oktoberfest in the Context of Overtourism: sustaining the mega festival’s economic engine while shrinking its social and environmental footprint

Millions of visitors pack Munich’s Theresienwiese festival grounds each year during Oktoberfest, bringing both economic boom and logistical challenges. Key takeaways: Biggest upside is economic, not volume growth. Oktoberfest injects €1B+ into Munich’s economy, supports ~12–13k seasonal jobs, and boosts brand equity across Bavaria. 2025 demand is record-high but manageable. Expect ~90%+ hotel occupancy and… Read the full news article

TUI Blue Debuts Seaside Hot Spring Retreat in Xiamen as Chinese Expansion Hits Six Hotels

(IN SHORT) TUI Group unveils TUI Blue Xiamen Seaside Hot Spring—its sixth hotel in China—featuring 340 rooms and a “Beauty Spring” marine hot spring rich in beneficial minerals, located seven kilometres from Jimei Beach. Owner Chen Aiqin highlights the decade of dedication behind the property and anticipates a bright future under the TUI Blue banner…. Read the full news article

WTTC Forecasts Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism Sector to Soar in 2025, Cementing Its Status as a Global Powerhouse

(IN SHORT) According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism sector is set for exceptional growth in 2025, contributing ₺5.2TN to the national economy, and supporting 3.3 million jobs. The sector’s performance will be driven by a surge in both international and domestic visitor spending, with Türkiye’s tourism industry continuing… Read the full news article

A bold new direction for the hotel and leisure industry

Marton Takacs

A bold new direction for the hotel and leisure industry An all-time high in hotel openings Domestic holiday market here to stay LONDON, 2022-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel and leisure market is showing remarkable resilience post-pandemic, with the staycation market set to remain popular, says Márton Takács, Global Leader for Hotel & Leisure… Read the full news article

Staycations post COVID: Travel Industry Guide for Second Homeowners

By Harry Roberts, Managing Director at My Favourite Cottages  DEVON, UK, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/— Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has majorly altered the way British vacationers go on holiday, with domestic tourism becoming the fastest growing industry, forecasted to make £51.4bn in 2021. And with recent reports revealing a continuous rise in interest from private investors… Read the full news article

The Great Britain Tourism Survey by VisitEngland reveals record breaking performance for domestic tourism in the first quarter of the year

LONDON, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey (GBTS) published today by VisitEngland reveal a record breaking performance for domestic tourism in the first quarter of the year. Key figures include: 28.7 million trips recorded in England between January and April this year, an 18% increase YOY,… Read the full news article