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Hotels Tomorrow? Premiere went well

Maria Pütz-Willems
Maria Pütz-Willems

Dear Insider,

It's been a hot week in Paris, but the heat will pass and Hotels Tomorrow will stay! Yes, there will be a 2nd edition of HOT in 2026, again in Paris! We are now in the process of agreeing the date. After so many positive reactions, tips and fortunately also critical comments, we will continue to sharpen the profile of the "Unconference".

Marius, Marc and I (the 3 founder M's) would like to take this opportunity to thank around 180 guests from 100 companies, 24 countries and of course our 48 experts and speakers, who have placed in us a great amount of trust with their reputation and knowledge. And of course this also applies to our international sponsors from the world of investors and operators!

HOT No. 1 was more than just a networking event, writes my colleague Beatrix Boutonnet in her summary today, it was "a necessary orientation point in an increasingly complex world - with honest analyses, courageous demands and a clear goal: to actively shape the future of the - European - hotel industry." ... More

Magazine

Austria: Transactions on the rise
4.7.2025

The Austrian market for hotel property transactions is showing mixed results: while the total volume of deals in 2024 declined slightly compared to the previous year, the number of transactions increased significantly. However, not all destinations are among the winners.

Succession planning: Austria supports families

HI+Succession planning: Austria supports families

Austria is supporting private hoteliers undergoing generational change with a four-figure sum. It may be a small amount, but it is a nice gesture: around 7,900 business transfers are expected in the tourism sector by 2029.

Paradox: High wages, low demand

HI+Paradox: High wages, low demand

A new report reveals surprising trade-offs between salary growth and job stability in the hospitality sector. The best paid roles might not be those with the best career outlook. 

VIP News from 4.7.2025

HI+VIP News from 4.7.2025

Neil Jacobs / Michael-Hartmut Berger, Stephan Arnhold / Jörg Zimmermann / Laura Nissen / Alejandro Gutiérrez Coto / Thomas Hüttl / Heribert Gangl, Jasna Ahrer / Francesca Boucard

News Mix from 4.7.2025

HI+News Mix from 4.7.2025

Accor/Zurich, ActivumSG/San Roque, Atom/Álava, Belle Epoque/Venice, Capella/Florence, Dedeman/Bacău, Delano/Italy, Dormero/Turnover, Fedegroup/Italy, Hilton/Helsinki, Hyatt/Playa, IHG/Aachen, Marriott/Vienna, Numa/Brighton, Radisson/Oslo, Ruby/Athens, Scandic/Turku, Selenta/Tenerife, The Begin Hotels/South Tyrol, Xenia/Asti

Pandox acquires stake in Dalata

HI+Pandox acquires stake in Dalata

At the beginning of June, Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS made a joint bid to acquire Irish company Dalata Hotels. Dalata initially rejected the offer.

EU countries back down on supply chain law

HI+EU countries back down on supply chain law

EU countries want only very large companies to be subject to European supply chain law in future. An agreement on the proposal has already been reached.

Poland and the EU expect record tourist income

HI+Poland and the EU expect record tourist income

2025 projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels in GDP contribution and domestic travel in Poland. The whole EU Travel & Tourism sector will represent more than 10 percent of the EU economy in 2025.

Africa, the next paradise for hotel developers

HI+Africa, the next paradise for hotel developers

The African continent remains a hotspot for developers. The hotel pipeline for the coming years is more than full. Morocco and Egypt lead the project lists, with Nigeria, Tanzania and Ghana following close behind.

VIP News from 27.6.2025

HI+VIP News from 27.6.2025

Max Gross / Elie Milky / Anca Keil / Brad Berry and Philip Leighton / Katja Salpietro / Hagen Müller / Jan-Patrick Krüger / Alex Zoghlin, David Woolenberg

News Mix from 27.6.2025

HI+News Mix from 27.6.2025

Accor/France, Europe; Althoff/Switzerland, AN Hotels/Lombardy, Blu Hotels/South Tyrol, Bürgenstock/Complaint, BWH/Cologne, CVC/Therme Horizon, Ella/Corfu, Ensana/Montogrotto Therme, Hilton/Brussels, Hotel des Bains/Venice, Iberostar/Colonia de Sant Jordi, Joivy/Florence, Marriott/London, MHP/Financing, Midstad/Düsseldorf, Minor/Sicily, Radisson/London, Ramada/Graz, Scandic/ Tromsø, Six Senses/Pinzgau, The Social Hub/Florence, Rome, Wyndham/Potsdam // New concept: Falkensteiner/South Tyrol

Expo Real

Content Partner

QR & Distribution: First think ahead, then act
30.5.2025

Under the motto "Think ahead instead of just reacting", Quality Reservations is organising the QR Vordenker-Tage, a regional event series in Germany for hoteliers. Following successful events in Stuttgart and the QR headquarters in Hanover, the third event will take place in Münster on 4 June 2025. 

Awards drive employees towards greater quality awareness
The Hotel Telegraphenamt is "QR Forward Thinker" 2024
14.3.2025

By recognising hotels for their inspiring, holistic approach to online sales, Quality Reservations (QR) is setting new motivational accents. The measures implemented range from efficiency-enhancing 2-way interfaces to MICE links. 

F&B Heroes: The Psychology of Pricing, Simple to Apply
The Price needs context
7.2.2025

Many restaurant guests are currently price sensitive. Equally many want to treat themselves consciously and are willing to pay a good price for good performance. How to best address both groups and optimize your pricing is, last but not least, a question of psychology. Tim Plasse, Managing Director at F&B Heroes, explains what the hospitality industry can learn from e-commerce.

News Mix overview

Marketplace

These are the most attractive cities for travellers
4.7.2025

191 cities worldwide were examined. How attractive are they for travellers and what factors are important? The frontrunner is surprising.

Austrians view tourism positively
4.7.2025

The Alpine republic set a tourism record in 2024. A study is now set to shed light on the population's attitude. The mood seems positive, but there are also other signals.

Will climate change become a job killer?
27.6.2025

A job platform has analyzed climate reports and AI analyses. Based on this, a list has been compiled showing which key industries are affected by climate change and what could potentially lead to dangerous working conditions.

Marriott Media: New channel for brand partners
20.6.2025

Marriott Media is the new name for a media network that has been specially developed for travellers. Their data should enable customised offers. The first partner companies have been found.  

HOT Paris

Image gallery of the premiere of Hotels Tomorrow in Paris:

Financial Results

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Premium particularly dynamic

MHP Hotel AG FY 2024: Despite cost inflation, the financial year 2024 was a good year for the Munich-based operator. Revenue and EBITDA rose consistently. 

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German economy downgrades rating

Aroundtown Q1 2025: The Company continued to strengthen its balance sheet. In March 2025, 22 percent of the asset type in the portfolio were hotels, 38 percent is attributable to the office sector, 34 percent to residential.

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11% growth and "Designed for you"

Motel One Q1 2025: With its consistent focus on central city locations, supported by new strategic steps, Motel One continues to prove itself robust and successful. The equity ratio has fallen slightly.

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Europe needs new momentum

TUI Q2 2025: The Hotels, Cruises and Activities (TUI Musement) business segment remains a strong growth pillar for the tourism group. Overall, hotel occupancy and the average bed rate increased slightly.

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Structured growth

Meliá FY 2024 + Q1 2025: With double-digit RevPAR growth and an EBITDA margin from the pre-pandemic period, Meliá looks back on 2024 with satisfaction and expects positive development for 2025.

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Outperforming

Choice Hotels Int. Q1 2025: The franchisor is outperforming its chain scales and driving domestic RevPAR growth of 2.3% year-over-year and the global net rooms system size by 2.8%.  

Events to come

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Expo Real 2025 with a power package

The most important dates have already been noted in the 2025 calendar. The 27th Expo Real in Munich will take place from 6-8 October. The hospitality cluster is growing and networking is becoming increasingly important. This time, the joint stand "World of Hospitality" will feature two Get-together events.

HITT Impressions - Brussels 2025

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Many thanks to everyone for their participation and great commitment and to all sponsors, partners and friends for their diverse support of HITT 2025!

Picked

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Cannes wants to get rid of cruise giants

Fewer crowds, more environmental protection: Cannes is significantly restricting the docking of large cruise ships and even wants to ban them altogether soon.

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Women's European Football Championship: Premiere in Switzerland

For the first time ever, the Women's European Football Championship is being held in Switzerland. The host cities have come up with some great ideas for fans and are hoping to attract large numbers of tourists to this major event.

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Copenhagen knocks Vienna off the throne

"Vienna, City of My Dreams" is the title of a film from the 1960s. In annual surveys of the world's most liveable cities, the film's title reflected the opinion of the majority of respondents for three years in a row. Until now.

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Capri wants to protect tourists

Every day in summer, tens of thousands of visitors flock to the island in the Gulf of Naples. Unlike elsewhere, however, decisions here are made in favour of tourists rather than against them – thanks to a new regulation.

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