Independent hotels still account for most of the available rooms in the DACH region. In Germany, branded hotel rooms represent already 45% of the overall supply, while in Switzerland and Austria brand penetration is even lower, at 36% and 21%. And there are more differences between the countries.

With overnight stays remaining stable and turnover rising slightly, operating results are also falling in Austria. ÖHV President Veit is calling for tangible relief.

The Alpine holiday hotel sector in Tyrol, South Tyrol and Bavaria is heading towards the end of the summer season 2026. Shifts within the season are becoming apparent. Occupancy rates lack momentum, though prices can still be maintained in some cases.

The business travel sector is optimistic about rising volumes and turnover – and continues to face major changes, particularly driven by AI. A recent study has examined the impact of AI on corporate travel management and developed four future scenarios. These can be envisaged as strategic options for virtually any sector.

Duarte Bon de Sousa, Virginie Saint-Laurent, Simon Neggers, Philippe Perd, Jens Hackebeil, Fabrice Moizan, Olivier Bihel, Géraud Tournier, Simon Bannelier / Nils Jansen, Konrad Lüders / Stefan Böhm / Alexandros Vassilikos, Morten Thorvaldsen, Adrian Cummins

Accor/Cologne, Azora/Nicolaus, Bzar/Lecce, Four Seasons/Tangier, Iberostar/Zanzibar, IHG/Debrecen, La Gap/Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Leonardo/Hanover, LRO Hospitality/Edinburgh, LVG Hotel Collection/Rome, Mayburgh/Wittenberg, May&Co/Cologne, Minor/Rabat, Motorworld/Hockenheim, Premier Inn/Konstanz, Radisson/Wrocław, R Collection/Como, Six Senses/Milan, Staycity/Amsterdam, Stayery/Berlin, Tikehau/Berlin, Vermala Gut/St Gallenkirch, Yurbban Hospitality/Barcelona

Following a strong first half of the year, hotel sellers in Germany had hoped for an equally strong autumn, but the reality turned out differently. The fact that deals are not going through is hardly down to a lack of buyer interest.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has absorbed charges totalling approximately $160 million following the insolvency of the Revo Hospitality Group. Despite the setback, Dimitris Manikis, Wyndham's President EMEA, is already rebuilding the lost franchise business, with a sharp and renewed focus on Germany.

According to the findings of the first-ever Micro-Living Atlas, there is potential for 73,500 apartments in six major cities. The supply gap is primarily based on migration statistics.

Fabrizio Gaggio / Patrick Cimerola / Leanne Harwood / Nicola Foschini / Toan Ly / Benjamin Jacobi, Christian Bärwind / Björn Anker Gullaksen, Niccolò Pravettoni, Martin Stegner, Robert Ruschke / Patrick Manthe / Benjamin Schwenk / Anja Lichter

In hotel interiors, design that stands the test of time is essential. It is particularly evident with elements that remain visible at all times – such as switches, sockets and control panels – just how important a clear, consistent system is. The history of JUNG’s LS range began in 1966 with a design that remains as relevant today as ever.

Geopolitical shifts, climate change, evolving guest expectations: international tourism is changing rapidly. For the hotel industry, the priority now is to identify developments early and act strategically. Put simply, there is a clear need to talk.

Sometimes, the best answers to the challenges facing the hospitality industry lie outside the sector itself. This is exactly where Markus Milz comes in. The highly sought-after coach will open the QR "Redebedarf" event on 22 October 2026 with a keynote speech. He brings a dual perspective to the stage.

For many hotel guests, smartphones, tablets and laptops are an essential part of their travel kit. It is therefore important to have easily accessible sockets that cater for different power requirements whilst being intuitive to use. With the PD 60 USB charger and SCHUKO® sockets featuring an integrated USB-C port, JUNG combines convenient charging with a consistent design for the electrical installation.

The German hotel market is undergoing profound change. Whilst traditional business travel segments are suffering because of economic developments, new opportunities are simultaneously emerging in international source markets.

In the first half of 2026, the German online distribution specialist QR Quality Reservations secured 19 new partner hotels and increased its business travel turnover by 26.6 percent. The first hotels are already implementing the new AI agent in their day-to-day operations. 

The topic of AI dominates today's media. How is AI changing our society, the economy, education, healthcare, and our jobs? Where does its use make sense? Will AI solve everything? Is it taking away jobs or creating new ones? The race is on …

Stylish and long-lasting hotel interiors are created through design concepts that stand the test of time. Timeless design is particularly valuable for permanently visible elements such as switches and sockets.