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Refined metal finishes for hotels

In high-quality hotel projects, quality often emerges in the details. Fittings, switches and other technical components are increasingly regarded as part of a cohesive design concept. With their coordinated metal finishes, Dornbracht and Jung demonstrate how different products can be matched precisely with one another.

Valamar's new approach: Curated Experience

Valamar successfully opened the 5 Star Pical Resort in Poreč, the largest hospitality investment project in Croatia worth more than 200 million euros and offering a unique luxury family holiday experience.

Brushed bronze

Materials shape the perception of a hotel and define its atmosphere, quality and recognisability. It is particularly in the interplay of different surfaces that the quality of an interior becomes apparent. Alongside furniture, textiles and lighting, technical equipment is also coming increasingly into focus.

Europe: Hotel distribution redefined

Sabre Hospitality has become Àven. At ITB 2026, CEO Teresa Mackintosh highlighted what powerful, global distribution platforms mean for the future. This also benefits the hotels of Àven’s partner Quality Reservations in Germany as well as across the DACH region.

Using the switch as a charging surface

Would you like to charge wirelessly at home or in a hotel? Then use sockets and switch inserts as functional charging surfaces. JUNG shows how this can be integrated into modern interiors.

Right on trend: recycled plastics

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the hotel industry – from construction methods to the materials used in interiors. Resource-efficient solutions are also coming increasingly into focus in building services. JUNG demonstrates how sustainable material concepts can be combined with durable design and modern technology.

QR "Vordenker" Award for Atlantic Grand Hotel Bremen

Innovative strategies in the areas of sales, sustainability, guest and employee enthusiasm are the levers for increasing hotel profits in the future.

Valamar sets eyes on European expansion

Croatia's leading hospitality company Valamar Riviera is ready to expand in Europe – and is looking to partner with hospitality investors and owners in premier Alpine and Adriatic destinations, offering competitive leases and a full range of hospitality management services.

JUNG at the Green Hospitality Conference 2026

Sustainability has become a key success factor in hotel and apartment construction. And JUNG is putting it into practice. For over 110 years, the German company has been known for pioneering product developments in the fields of lighting, shading, climate control, energy, security, and multimedia. Now JUNG is presenting itself at the first Green Hospitality Conference 2026.

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AI & human touch are indispensable

22.5.2026

New Mews research across 500+ properties shows AI is now standard in hotel operations, while human interaction remains critical for high-value guest moments.

IHG signs 50-year contract with U.S. Air Force

IHG Hotels & Resorts is becoming a partner of the U.S. Air Force: The chain has signed a 50-year (!) contract with the Air Force - five decades to act as a hotel and management operator.

EU aims to make international rail travel easier

Travelling by train from Germany to Spain – and the train is late for your connection? That can prove costly for travellers. The EU wants to strengthen their rights and make rail travel more attractive.

German Hotel Market: The highest cost structure in Europe

The German hotel industry continued to recover in 2025, without fully reaching pre-crisis levels. Overnight stays are on the rise, as are insolvencies. Details from the new industry report.

Hospitality: Insolvencies at record high

Insolvencies in Germany are on the rise: the catering, hospitality and property sectors are particularly hard hit. The record figures are hitting the federal states of Berlin and Bavaria especially hard.

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Refined metal finishes for hotels

Dornbracht x Jung: Consistent design across different trades

22.5.2026

Valamar's new approach: Curated Experience

Brushed bronze

Europe: Hotel distribution redefined

Using the switch as a charging surface

Would you like to charge wirelessly at home or in a hotel? Then use sockets and switch inserts as functional charging surfaces. JUNG shows how this can be integrated into modern interiors.

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Beach Cleanup: Vacation destinations reward visitors

Tackling litter with grabbers and buckets: Various initiatives along the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts invite visitors to help keep beaches and shorelines clean and have come up with creative ideas to do so.

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Sleep under water and save the coral reefs

The Manta Resort in Tanzania announced the launch of its newly reimagined Underwater Room near Pemba Island. The revenue from the adventure overnight stay will benefit the protection of the sea.

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Herbs and vegetables from the pigsty

Pig farming in Germany has been declining rapidly for years. What will become of the empty stables? A start-up has developed an alternative use for them.

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The White Lotus: The TV series is set in France

In recent years, the filming locations for the popular series The White Lotus have become real tourist magnets. Following Four Seasons Hotels in Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand, other hotels are now taking center stage.

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Learning from Grandma: Skillcations and Grandmacore

The travel experience should be authentic and personal, and it's always nice to learn something new along the way. The savvy traveller thinks about both the future and the past.

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Flights: Beware of Scams During Online Check-In

You just wanted to check in - and suddenly you’re stuck with an expensive subscription? That’s exactly what consumer advocates are warning about following numerous complaints. Here’s what air travelers should watch out for.

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Down the lift into the heart of a dormant volcano

Iceland offers a unique natural adventure: a descent into the 120-metre-deep magma chamber of the Thrihnukagigur volcano. The lift used for this is a remnant from a film shoot.

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The airline won't pay for herbal schnapps

Stranded passengers are entitled to meals and refreshments. But what exactly does that include? Court rulings on the matter are frequent. The airline isn't required to cover everything.

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Switzerland publishes etiquette guidelines for tourists

"Travel with care. Leave with memories": Swiss tourism has launched a national initiative. This aims to boost public acceptance of tourism - and urges visitors to behave appropriately.

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Air New Zealand: Bunk beds in the sky

Next year, United Airlines will be transforming a row of seats into beds, whilst Air New Zealand aims to revolutionise long-haul flights with sleeping pods. The offer: a unique "Skynest".