Dear Insiders, today, Emanuel Berger will take his official farewell from Victoria-Jungfrau Collection in Switzerland - after 39 years. The success of The Grand Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau and its sister hotels can be attributed to “Mani”, as he was called. A silent, always modest entrepreneur is leaving the stage. An extensive interview about old times and truths which are still valid – and a short interview with Emanuel Berger’s successor, Beat R. Sigg.Experienced, crisis-proof hoteliers are now in high demand in the Middle East. The show is over here and the region is struggling with lots of challenges… In addition, you will be reading about new hotel projects under “News Mix”. Next week, I will provide further reports on the hotel development in the Middle East. On Wednesday in Vienna, Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group announced its transformation into a public limited company and announced changes in top management. The current strategy trusts in de-investment, and the new structure is to facilitate access to fresh capital.Questioning developments and lateral thinking is always good. And this is exactly the aim of the Design Hotels “Future Forum” inviting colleagues from the industry to take part in this symposium under the motto “Hybrid Thinking”. hospitalityInside will act as a media partner in this event.There is also sad news today: Dieter Bock, well-known hotel investor, who owns several Kempinski properties, has passed away. - To the full editorial...
