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Cruise ships in transition: Between boom and responsibility

guels2026-05-07T10:57:45+02:00May 7, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Kreuzfahrt, Zukunftserwartungen, Freizeit, Reisen, Tourismus, Urlaub, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Cruises are experiencing strong growth and reaching new target groups: The return rate has more than doubled to 17 per person per three days, and interest among non-cruisers remains high at 22 per person per three days. At the same time, criticism persists – three out of five people associate this form of travel with environmental problems. In this episode, learn why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing, and why the industry needs to reposition itself amidst growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. See the Chart of the Week: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/chart-der-woche/

Relaxation at sea, pressure on land: Why cruises continue to grow
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Relaxation at sea, pressure on land: Why cruises continue to grow

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Relaxation at sea, pressure on land: Why cruises continue to grow

guels2026-05-07T10:52:01+02:00May 7, 2026|Categories: Forschung aktuell|Tags: Verantwortung, Wirtschaft & Politik, Freizeit, Gesellschaft, Reisen, Tourismus, Urlaub, Zukunft, Zukunftspläne|

Work as a meaningful life task is losing its significance. More and more people are striving for a balance between self-realization and quality of life. Young people, in particular, are placing greater emphasis on enjoyment and freedom. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the non-profit FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ISSUES, for which over 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample.

Vacation between budget and biography – what travel costs reveal about social differences
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Vacation between budget and biography – what travel costs reveal about social differences

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Vacation between budget and biography – what travel costs reveal about social differences

guels2026-02-27T09:08:55+01:00March 3, 2026|Categories: Chart der Woche|Tags: Gesellschaft, Tourismus, Zukunft|

Travel costs vary not only by destination or season, but also by income, place of residence, and age. Those with more financial flexibility plan differently. People living in metropolitan areas have different priorities than those from rural regions. And depending on age, needs, expectations, and willingness to pay change. On average, Germans spend €130 per travel day. This figure seems stable, almost reassuring. But it represents a societal range that is greater than the number suggests.

Why Germans are increasingly flying on holiday instead of driving
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Why Germans are increasingly flying on holiday instead of driving

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Why Germans are increasingly flying on holiday instead of driving

guels2025-10-31T08:05:37+01:0011 July 2024|Categories: Chart der Woche|Tags: Zukunftserwartungen, Tourismus, Urlaub, Vergangenheit, Werte, Zukunft, Zukunftspläne|

Every year the same question arises: How do we want to go on vacation? The clear winner has always been the car. However, in a 10-year comparison, its popularity has declined significantly, while air travel has gained more than ten percentage points.

Why budget holidays are so popular

guels2025-10-30T15:14:33+01:0023 May 2024|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Zukunftserwartungen, Reisen, Tourismus, Urlaub, Zukunft|

Finally, it's vacation time, but the holiday budget is tight. This is a situation increasingly common in Germany. However, very few want to spend their precious vacation weeks at home. Therefore, some travelers need or want to save money, and the potential for budget travel is correspondingly high. In this episode, we'll learn how and where Germans are cutting back to still enjoy a relaxing vacation, and where the travel market as a whole is headed in the future.