Tourism authorities highlight that the framework sets out clear rules, establishing quality and safety criteria that reflect the rapid expansion of this segment of the hospitality industry.

Though the enforcement of the new rules is set to begin on October 1, 2025, property owners are being urged to start preparations immediately.

Germany finds itself once again at the center of controversy. Berlin’s decision to introduce temporary border controls to combat illegal migration has sparked widespread criticism. The pushback is not only from human rights activists advocating for refugees, who are increasingly on the defensive, but also from the highest political levels, including the governments of Austria, […]

As a result a series of benefits will need to be cut, particularly in terms of the monetary support currently provided by the organization