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The German operator market is currently buzzing. For months now, we have been seeing a steadily growing wave that is driving smaller operators in particular into the (supposedly) safe haven of the large white label operators. Susanne Stauss asked well-known and very active hotel consultants: Who stands out in the market? Which operators are in demand? Which operators have lost out? Where are the opportunities? Do we need so many brands? Is there added value for international franchisors in micro-locations? Our questions have been answered: Hotour, Nemis, Härle Hotel Solutions and mrp hotels. Their analysis is critical.
Many in the industry have been following the changes at Steigenberger Hotels with raised eyebrows for a while. A restructurer has been on the case for a year now: Dr. Stephan Hungeling. Hospitality is new to him; he judges the industry by efficiency, not from rumours. He is currently weeding out unprofitable businesses, but Steigenberger will continue to grow healthily from 2027. The first synergies with the Chinese parent company H World Group are already taking effect. This starts with significantly lower procurement conditions for all hotels in his area of responsibility, EMEIA. He beams. He has even more plans. ... More
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The number of insolvent companies in Germany reached its highest level in more than ten years in 2025. Over the course of the year, 23,900 companies had to file for insolvency. The creditworthiness of the hospitality industry has reached the bottom of the scale.
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"From the very beginning, we thought in terms of generations, not quarters." A statement that shows attitude. Star architect Hadi Teherani lives by it, as does the Altenberger family, owners of the Krallerhof wellness hotel in the Salzburg region. The result is the 5,500 sqm ATMOSPHERE Spa, a monument to relaxation, a work of art. Only courage and vision can change the hospitality industry.
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The Welcome Hotel Darmstadt has launched a pilot project. Together with Hotelbird and Vingcard, NFC-based wallet keys have been introduced in the hotel. These work without a separate app – and even when your smartphone battery is flat.
US border guards want to scrutinise the social media profiles of short-term visitors, such as tourists and business travellers from Europe. What is behind this data collection?
During the summer flight schedule, around 68.5 million passengers departed from Germany's main airports to destinations abroad. That was 3 million or 4.6% more travellers than in the previous year. However, only Spain, Greece and Turkey saw figures higher than before the pandemic.
Morocco is also committed to responsible tourism: it is massively expanding its rail transport network, while the number of eco-friendly accommodations and local community projects is growing, making the country an interesting and sustainable destination.
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