Expedia has put the magic back into travel with a series of well-done short destination videos featuring some of the most exciting places in the world. Let’s take a quick ride around the globe and have a look at some
The preferences of European travelers regarding sustainability
The 2016 edition of the market study Flash Eurobarometer – Preferences of Europeans towards Tourism, published periodically by the European Commission, highlights preferences of travelers from EU countries and provides some interesting insights concerning their motivations with regard to sustainability,
Diving deep into the Soviet history of Germany’s capital: Berlins Taiga
Holger Raschke is the founder of Berlins Taiga, an innovative tourism startup that allows visitors to learn about Soviet influence and history during the cold war by visiting sites in and around Berlin. In the following interview, the young entrepreneur
Things I’ve noticed in 2017
In an ever-evolving marketplace, 2017 is yet another exciting year presenting many new developments. Some of the major trends, in general and in tourism, include sustainability, virtual reality, the growth of the sharing economy, increased personalization and focus on the
Cologne’s culinary diversity: From traditional local cuisine to high-class eating
Cologne’s cuisine is highly varied. With more than 3,000 gastronomic establishments to choose from, there is something to meet every taste. Alongside the hearty fare served up in the typical Cologne brewery pub, a whole range of new restaurants recently
Train stations in Germany
Germany has a long tradition of train travel and the entire country is criss-crossed by many train connections. The national railway service Deutsche Bahn transports a whopping 2.2 billion passengers per year – that is more than the population of
Sustainable tourism: e-toolkit to help hotels reach zero-energy consumption
The nearly-Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH) e-toolkit launched by UNWTO – UN World Tourism Organization and partners, which is available online at www.nezeh.eu, assesses the energy performance of hotels and proposes measures to improve efficiency and increase the use of renewable
Destination Germany: Travel Resources
Which destination do most Germans prefer? Even though the country is surrounded by many enticing neighboring countries, it is still Germany itself! Germany is a diverse tourism destination in the heart of Europe, boasting an endless array of cultural attractions
Innovative destination videos that will inspire you
Much of the tourism promotion we see is as it should be: Beautiful images. Great sights. Happy people. Nice food. Romantic sunsets. Fascinating cultures. And so on. But somehow, we have seen it all before. The truth is that much
Experiencing a creative urban lifestyle along the Danube
Creative lifestyles can be experienced in dynamic urban centers along the Danube, such as Linz, Bratislava or Belgrade, that offer a lot to young visitors and to the young at heart. The Serbian capital Belgrade has long been considered the