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.
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Hotels Tomorrow? Premiere went well
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."
Our authors have picked out trends and statements from the discussions; more in-depth information will follow. You are used to this from hospitalityInside. We are pleased to present this first editorial summary of the first HOT today IN FRONT OF the paywall. Simply forward it on to others if you wish. And we are also happy to give you access to an extensive picture gallery.
Europe's most expansive hotel group is the Revo Hospitality Group from Berlin. The new strategy was presented to the first HOT guests at the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel on Sunday evening. The Lease-Lover switches to Franchise. CEO Ruslan Husry explained the details in a HOT panel discussion and I was able to ask him additional questions about the financing; you can find his answer in the video below the article.
Meanwhile, Austrian industry insiders are thinking about how to analyse quality in tourism and measure value creation. Tourism is definitely still something positive for Austrian hoteliers, according to a survey. Transactions are on the upswing again, and the state is supporting succession in smaller family businesses with a small financial injection: Around 7,900 businesses are expected to be handed over in tourism over the next few years.
We found an analysis of wage and employment data in the U.S. interesting, showing that the best-paying jobs in the hospitality industry may not be the ones with the best career prospects.
A new index explains why Osaka is the most attractive travel city in the world. The first European Women's Football Championship is being held in Switzerland for the first time; the ball has been rolling since Wednesday. Cannes, on the other hand, holds up a stop sign: The city wants to get rid of the giant cruise ships.
Yours
Maria-Pütz-Willems
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Ruslan Husry and Revo Hospitality on the new strategy
Revo Hospitality is currently the No. 1 pan-European white label operator, backed by around 260 hotels and approximately 1.3 billion euros in revenue. Now Ruslan Husry, the lease lover, is switching almost completely to franchising. He is pushing his system platform, entering new markets and looking for investors.
Definitely not what everyone imagines - Bavarian tourism experts discuss
Quality certainly means different things for different people. Bavarian tourism experts have tried to find out how they match guest expectations and offers. At what point does the added value stop? In volume or in quality? The facts follow the figures.
