A report by the Berlin Club Commission has found clubbing in the German capital contributes €1.5 billion to the national economy, most of which is derived from 'techno tourism'. Europe's young are shunning longer holidays in favour of short city breaks, with many doing so to let off steam.

A growing awareness of fake news and the proliferation of sponsored posts on social media has seen the trustworthiness and authenticity of online influencers come into question. How are established experts, nano-influencers, and CGI characters rebuilding confidence and digital relevance?

German Rail is encouraging Germans to travel locally by showing them that domestic landscapes can compete with far-off destinations. With environmental consciousness driving the growth of 'slow travel', young people are discovering the pleasures of venturing closer to home.

Previously seen as more open and honest than celebs, social media influencers are now viewed with a degree of scepticism. As people wise up to the often contrived nature of branded posts, the lack of transparency, and culture of ruthless monetisation, many are seeking out down-to-earth figures with whom they can identify.