For German travellers the island of Rügen is the centre a booming hospitality industry. To British travellers, it is virtually unknown. As the Baltic destination seeks to grow its international audience, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here visits to shed some light on what guests can expect to find

Volker Bremer, director of Leipzig Tourism & Marketing, anticipates continued growth, particularly as 2019 holds an exciting event calendar for the city.

The Leipzig Tourism Board has appointed specialist travel PR agency, Lemongrass Marketing, to manage their UK and Irish public relations. Lemongrass Marketing will be responsible for all strategic leisure and MICE communications in the region, with immediate effect.

The new route provides business and leisure travellers in the north of England with a convenient link to Bavaria’s capital city; a key business destination and a cultural hot spot, ideal for short breaks.

The German National Tourist Board has begun promoting the country through the digital voice assistant Alexa in the UK and US. The GNTB travel application - available regionally at the market-specific Amazon stores - is installed on Alexa as Germany Travel Tips.

Hampton by Hilton Berlin East Side Gallery opens as the bustling metropolis continues to expand its hospitality offering to accommodate the city’s rising number of visitors.