Cruise ships in transition: Between boom and responsibility

2026-05-07T10:57:45+02:00May 7, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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/

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

2026-05-07T10:52:01+02:00May 7, 2026|Categories: Forschung aktuell|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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.

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Why budget holidays are so popular

2025-10-30T15:14:33+01:0023 May 2024|Categories: Podcast|Tags: , , , , |

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.

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Why budget holidays are so popular

2025-10-31T08:05:55+01:0023 May 2024|Categories: Chart der Woche|Tags: , , , , , |

Summer is travel season. Many people want to escape the daily grind in the coming weeks, discover new countries, relax physically, and refresh their minds. But what is a natural part of the year for many presents others with significant financial challenges. Germans spend an average of just over €1,500 per person on their main vacation, which translates to more than €6,000 for a family of four.

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Why luxury holidays are booming

2025-10-31T08:06:19+01:0021 March 2024|Categories: Chart der Woche|Tags: , , , |

In the last ten years, the proportion of high earners who afford luxury holidays has tripled. Currently, more than one in seven German citizens with a high net household income spends more than €5,000 per person on their main holiday. Luxury is booming.

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