Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Japans maid cafés, originally a niche subculture catering primarily to a male clientele, have evolved into a mainstream tourist attraction. These establishments, where waitresses dressed in French maid costumes serve and interact with customers, now draw increasing numbers of foreign visitors to Japan, reflecting their growing appeal beyond their initial subcultural roots .
The hospitality sector in Germany has seen a notable uptick in revenue, particularly in the mid-sized gastgewerbe (hospitality industry). According to the Datev-Mittelstandsindex, turnover in this segment has risen significantly in recent months, offering a rare positive trend amid broader economic stagnation in the German middle market . However, labor disputes persist, as demonstrated by strikes in the Rhine-Main region, where hotel and gastronomy workers demanded higher wages during a key industry trade fair .
Spanish tourism bosses call for EU to AXE 90-day limit on Brits, saying the post-Brexit rule is severely impacting the industry The countrys tourism industry relies heavily on holidaymakers from the UK, as well as second-home owners.
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Bekanntes Nudelgericht: Wer hat Pad Thai erfunden? Das traditionelle Nudelgericht findet sich hierzulande auf der Speisekarte von fast jedem Thai-Restaurant. Doch ohne die thailändische Politik wäre es möglicherweise nicht so berühmt geworden.
faz · 1 day ago
Glücks-Ort BAckStube: Rettet die kleinen Bäckereien! Sie sind vom Aussterben bedroht, dabei gibt es kaum etwas Schöneres, als unterwegs in einer fremden Stadt plötzlich eine richtig schöne Bäckerei zu finden. Wir haben für Sie die besten Kuchen, duftendes Brot und die heißesten Öfen zwischen London und Berlin, Mallorca, Lissabon und Wien gefunden.
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A noble cats move down the street made me wonder: what makes a place a home? | Clarke Gayford After years living out of not much more than a suitcase between Auckland, Boston, Spain and London, our small family unit of three is now in SydneyWhen my sister and her family renovated their home, a kind absent neighbour a hundred metres or so away offered an empty place to stay through the worst of the refit. Left behind, though, was my sisters noble cat, with a plan in place to return daily, topping up bowls and delivering encouraging pats as they navigated the steady stream of tradies together.But then a funny thing happened. The cat, having got wind of its family relocation, promptly upped its own four little leg-sticks and wandered down the street, crossing the road, moving into this temporary abode with them. Continue reading...
theguardian · 1 day ago
Japans maid cafés: From niche subculture to tourist draw Emerging in the early 2000s, Japans maid cafés, where waitresses in French maids costumes serve and chat with customers, were once seen as niche subculture hangouts for a mainly male clientele. But they have now evolved into a mainstream attraction and are increasingly drawing foreign visitors to Japan.
france24 · 1 day ago
Datev-MittelstandsinDex: Lichtblick im Gastgewerbe Der Umsatz im mittelständischen Gastgewerbe ist in den vergangenen Monaten deutlich gestiegen. Das zeigt der Datev-Mittelstandsindex. Doch die Stagnation im gesamten Mittelstand dauert an.
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Rhein-Main-Gebiet: Hotelmitarbeiter streiken für mehr Lohn Zum Auftakt einer für die Reisebranche wichtigen Messe haben im Rhein-Main-Gebiet Hunderte Mitarbeiter von Hotels, Messe-Gastronomie und Flughafen-Lounges die Arbeit niedergelegt.
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Dünger Und Landwirtschaft: Pünktchen und Amazone Der Landwirt will sparen, das Wasser soll rein bleiben. Die Agrartechniker von Amazone haben eine Idee. Auf den Acker kommt der Dünger punktgenau.
faz · 1 day ago
43 Estonian restaurants get Michelin nod The Michelin Guide Estonia this year recommends 43 restaurants. Five new venues were added to the main selection, while the countrys existing one- and two-star restaurants retained their status.
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Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand Pub owners sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyerBusiness live – latest updatesPub chain Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to the Spanish owner of Estrella lager, making it the latest in a series of British beers to be snapped up by overseas buyers.Barcelona-based brewer Damm has agreed to buy Old Speckled Hen brands, including its non-alcoholic and golden ale versions. Continue reading...
theguardian · 1 day ago
Houseplant hacks: can a potato help cuttings to grow? It sounds like a handy, natural propagation trick, but tried-and-tested methods are more reliableThe problem Taking cuttings is one of the most satisfying things you can do as a plant owner, but most people lack confidence. Stems sit in water for weeks doing nothing, or collapse in soil before roots appear. So when a hack promises to speed things up using nothing more than a raw potato, news travels fast.The hack The potato is supposed to keep the cutting hydrated and release nutrients as it breaks down, giving the stem everything it needs to form roots before it has to fend for itself. Some videos claim that potatoes contain salicylic acid, which encourages rooting. Continue reading...
theguardian · 1 day ago
Narva hotels increasingly catering to Nordic tourists Narvas hotels are hosting a growing number of Nordic tourists. In May, the May 9 events attracted the largest number of visitors, though hotel managers say Narva is in urgent need of a new high-end hotel and a year-round attraction center.
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