Dear Insiders,
The thwarted terror attacks in London are not without consequence for the hotel industry: British newsletters and also our correspondent in New York report that occupancy and room rates are rising! No trace of a crisis for the hotels. "The bookings for the remainder of the year in New York stand at record levels. The city stands before annual average occupancy rates of over 90% - a first for city," Harold Weiss mentions in his report. Weiss's main focus of interest is, however, another: Some hotel chains receive their guest with exactly those cosmetic products which they've had to discard at the airport. On the one hand its good publicity, and on the other it's exactly the sort of campaign that creates loyal customers.
Whoever recognises current trends stands before better business. In Austria the Waldklause has demonstrated that an individual and consistently implemented concept can find its own niche. The hotel built from large wooden beams refuses to label itself with the words "eco" or "health".
Budapest, however, can make itself quite a different tag - that of an international metropolis. In the very heart of the Hungarian capital, not even the smallest remnants of their communist past can be found. Tourist strategists have fixed their gaze on the future and are in the process of providing both country and capital with a visionary health concept. The new 5-star hotels fit superbly into the plan.
And finally, the operator Success may well like to adorn itself with renowned hotel brands. All the same, many insiders remain unacquainted with the company, despite its lengthy history. Whether working time regulations known in more detail? Our labour lawyer doesn't think so. Questions on this area are amongst the most common asked of lawyers operating in this area of law. Reason enough to dedicate a spare moment to the topic.
Have a good week,
Yours, Maria Puetz-Willems
Editor-in-Chief
Questions? maria@hospitalityInside.com