Dear Insiders, Today, the future speaks. Do investors know the connection between real estate value and social media? Internet expert Bruno Wolf explains. The "Green City Index" already shows investors and hoteliers how closely the construction and operation of hotels will depend on the environmental development of their city district in future. If mega cities are to be created, the infrastructure must follow: e.g. neighbourhood networks for water and energy. Food for thought. That old and valuable structures are still in demand is seen at Almdorf Seinerzeit in Carinthia, Austria. 31 new chalets will now be built - and offered for sale. Hotelier Rupert Simoner drives brand and returns forward. Austria's JUFA Group is one of the quieter market participants. Its focus is on youth and family tourism. Now, its popularity allows it to expand, also in Germany.The health resort Lanserhof near Innsbruck, Austria also plans to expand in Germany. And Motel One has signed contracts for the first project in London. On a different note, Sarkozy's need for cash has meant an increase in VAT for hoteliers; though in Switzerland thoughts turn to a temporary reduction in VAT.And here another tasty piece: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his Managing Director Sheryl Sandberg speak on US TV for around an hour about Google and Facebook. - The full Editorial…
