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Why Eurozone Hotel Prices Are Surging Despite Slowing Tourism Demand
As the Eurozone economy shows mixed signals—GDP growth of 2.1 percent but a cooling labor market—one sector is defying expectations: hospitality. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into why hotel room rates across Spain, Italy, and France have jumped 12 percent year-over-year even as tourist arrivals plateau. They explore structural factors like post-pandemic staffing shortages, rising energy costs, and the shift toward luxury travel by higher-income visitors. The hosts also connect the dots to the strong US dollar (at $1.14 per euro) and how American tourists are fueling price increases in…
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