insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Sector Sustains Strong Growth The Hospitality Association says the tourism industry continues to recover steadily, with third-quarter room and bed occupancy exceeding both 2024 and pre-pandemic figures. Room occupancy rose by 2% compared to last year and nearly 1% higher than in 2019, while September recorded a 4% rise to just over 66%. Gitta Paetzold, the Hospitality Association CEO: today12 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics International Air Transport Association Reports May Cargo and Flight Demand Growth The International Air Transport Association says total international air travel demand climbed by 2.2% in May this year compared to May 2024, while capacity was up 2.0% and global air cargo demand also rose by 2.2%. The figures were shared by the organization’s Public and Media Relations Advisor, Linden Birns. today11 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Central Region Sees Sharp Drop in Hotel Occupancy.. The central region’s occupancy rate dropped to 37.52% in May, down from 44.41% in April, according to economist Almandro Jansen from Simonis Storm. The decline is likely linked to a decrease in corporate or event-related travel. Hospitality Association CEO Gitta Paetzold notes that while coastal occupancy also dipped to 54.43%, the area remains popular with both leisure and business visitors. today27 June, 2025
