6. TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night (Virtual)

The 6th TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2022 on October 27 (virtual)

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The search for THE "Travel Start-up 2022" continues on October 27, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. – this time as a virtual event!
From the initial idea to the founding of the startup lialo by founders Andree Sadilek and Christian Wegner

What exactly does the travel startup lialo do?

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An interview with Andree Sadilek (founder of lialo).
TIC & VIR Travel Startup Night in Berlin

A Look Back: The 5th TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2022 in Berlin

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At the fifth TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night in Berlin, five exciting travel startups once again had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to an interested audience and win them over with their concepts.
Industry associations criticize new COVID-19 safety guidelines

Criticism from the travel industry regarding the new COVID-19 safety guidelines

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In a joint statement, leading tourism associations—including numerous member companies of the Alliance for Tourism Diversity (ATV)—have criticized the draft of the new Infection Protection Act, which was approved yesterday by the Federal Cabinet.

What exactly does the travel startup elysium do?

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An interview with Anna Kollmer and Jonas Bayerlein (founders of elysium).
Neuregelung des Infektionsschutzgesetzes Tourismus Deutschland

Letter from the associations regarding the revision of the Infection Protection Act

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Discussions are currently underway between the federal government and the states regarding the Infection Protection Act and additional protective measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic starting in the fall of 2022. The German Bundestag and Bundesrat are expected to debate them shortly. For this reason, the coalition of tourism associations—ASR, BTW, DEHOGA, DRV, DTV, IHA, RDA, and VIR—issued a critical statement regarding the revision of the Infection Protection Act and made an urgent appeal to policymakers. The associations also received support from the Tourism Diversity Action Alliance, which includes an additional 28 industry associations from the tourism sector. The primary objective was the removal of the measures addressed in the letter, which would once again significantly impact and restrict tourism.
Änderung der Meldepflicht für digitale Plattformen DAC7

Statement on the Amendment to the Reporting Requirements for Digital Platforms (DAC7)

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In a letter to the head of the Tax Department at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr. Rolf Möhlenbrock, the VIR has commented on the draft bill for the Act Implementing Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 of the Council of March 22, 2021, amending Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation and modernizing tax procedural law. In particular, the letter highlights the significant bureaucratic burden on businesses and warns of the consequences of deviating from a uniform European regulation. The letter, which discusses the draft bill in detail, is attached.
Fachkräftemangel im Tourismus

ATV Statement on the Shortage of Skilled Workers in the Tourism Industry

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“There is an urgent need for action regarding staffing structures in the tourism industry, which has already been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Alliance for Tourism Diversity (ATV) urges policymakers. In a statement, the coalition of 28 industry associations addresses the issue of securing a skilled workforce in tourism through foreign workers. The ATV statement was sent to, among others, the tourism policy spokespersons of the parliamentary groups in the Bundestag.

The VIR is pleased to welcome Booking.com as a new member

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The Association of Internet Travel Distribution (VIR) continues to grow: The advocacy group for the digital tourism industry welcomes the booking platform Booking.com, one of the largest providers in the online travel agency (OTA) sector. With its expertise, the booking portal Booking.com strengthens the association’s online travel agency cluster. As a result, all major international OTAs are now represented in the association.

What exactly does the travel startup TripLegend do?

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An interview with Alexander Ditzel & Brian Ruhe (founders of TripLegend)