Dear Insiders, Solid visionaries and entrepreneurs like the late Ueli Prager hardly have a chance today. The "rapid fire" CEO is in demand, as Steffen Weidemann's departure form IFH demonstrates. Those left standing get the competition going, as Paris shows: There, one luxury hotel after the other is planning million euro renovations - first and foremost the world famous Paris Ritz. For a long time, there's been no news about the Dutch "luxury budget" chain citizenM. Now, CEO Michael Levie has announced modifications and new projects. Speaking at the Expo Real, experts from the Mandarin Oriental, IHG and CBRE Hotels explained what it means to adjust to different markets and situations: How do Asian businesses adjust for Europe was a key question during their talk round. Benchmarks help in many cases, also when comparing wellness recliners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Kohl & Partner Consulting in Austria gives some tips. Of course, we have also taken the mood with respect to the takeover of hotel.de by HRS… Today, Solutions reader find a new article about "Cloud Computing": Micros-Fidelio explains the benefits by "software from the cloud". And one more look ahead: hospitalityInside is working on the concept of a new "hospitality X-PERTS LOUNGE" at the ITB Berlin. An interactive platform for innovative subjects and trends will be created under the slogan “Hotel trends, technology & more“. Become a partner/co-exhibitor of the premiere that will ideally take place at the next ITB. Contact hospitalityInside Managing Director Michael Willems, michael@hospitalityInside.com. - The full editorial…
