00:36 – Welcome/Introduction 01:00 – Results of the 39th German Tourism Analysis It's that time again – season 2 is slowly drawing to a close. But for our grand season finale, we have something very special in store for you: We're presenting the results of our 39th German Tourism Analysis! What was the travel behavior of German citizens like last year, who already has firm travel plans, and how are Germans financing their vacations in these currently challenging economic times? We're very excited to be able to personally share the latest study results with you in episode 10. But what's next? Will there be a third season? Absolutely! We expect to be back refreshed and ready to go at the end of the year after a short break.

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – Are "bad news" really "good news"? According to media research, negative headlines attract more attention. But why do reports about, for example, layoff figures make the front page, while reports about hiring figures don't? Don't Germans much prefer to receive positive news? And can we actually train our brains to think more positively rather than negatively? 11:30 – Is the customer still king? This week's question concerns a topic close to our hearts – namely, customer service. Human service is increasingly being replaced by digital offerings. But what does this mean for customer well-being, and what should good service actually cost? 23:50 – Sharing instead of owning: The sharing economy – this term is considered a possible answer to the issues of sustainability, community, and affordability. But what exactly is this so-called "sharing economy," and how promising is this concept? In this week's episode, we're discussing different forms of "sharing"—from car sharing and Airbnb to borrowing a drill from a neighbor and sharing knowledge in online forums. What will catch on and what won't? Look forward to another exciting episode in the new year, full of insights into our research. We hope you enjoy listening!

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – Optimism and confidence – Germans' goals for the new year: New Year's resolutions are a popular tradition in Germany – but what do Germans intend to do in 2023? We investigated this in our year-end survey and came across some positive results. Almost three-quarters of respondents resolved to think and act more optimistically. But why do Germans yearn for more confidence, and what other goals do they have for the new year? 09:20 – Winter vacation: Skiing – yes or no? Is traditional winter tourism a thing of the past? We received this press inquiry from Austria a few days ago. How popular is vacationing in the cold season, and where do Germans tend to go in winter: to the snow-covered mountains or to sunny sandy beaches? 20:50 – The future of 3D printing: Finally, in our topic of the week, we discuss the future of 3D printing. For over 30 years, this process has been used to manufacture small parts and other everyday objects. But what about food or even human organs? How far has this technology come today – and how far should it be allowed to go? 30:20 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going? Look forward to another exciting episode full of insights into our research. We look forward to seeing you and wish everyone a happy new year 2023!