Digital premiere in the Elbtower
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Digital premiere in the Elbtower

Primestar and Hilton move into Hamburg's new landmark, with lots of tech

Elbtower Hamburg - Construction
Once Signa's showpiece, the construction site in Hamburg was quiet for a long time. Now the project is gaining momentum – with new investors and tenants. / © foto-select, Adobe Stock

Multi-brand operator Primestar is moving into the legendary Elbtower in Hamburg, but not with its own brand, rather under the Hilton franchise flag. 195 hotel rooms will be part of a major digital premiere: thousands of people live and work in the tower every day and can access (hotel) services. Primestar's tech-savvy owner, Roland Rausch, reveals the first details.

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Maria Pütz-Willems

Maria Pütz-Willems

is a passionate writer who travelled to over 40 countries and got to know the media world from many perspectives. She has been reporting on the international hotel industry for over 30 years and founded hospitalityInside.com in 2005. She finds her balance with fresh air, sports, cooking and sociable friends.

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