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Thanks to its market resilience, the hotel asset class is currently overtaking the other asset classes. Investors see the Plus points. But what can we expect in terms of transactions? This is the key question in the new INVESTMENT BAROMETER from hospitalityInside in cooperation with Union Investment Real Estate. Just in time for Expo Real.
For autumn, the German distribution specialist Quality Reservations (QR) is forecasting a catch-up effect for overnight stays and events in Germany that were postponed due to the European Football Championships, mega events and, in some cases, the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Changing the property management system (PMS) in a hotel is rarely an easy decision. After all, it is the central platform for managing all data from all departments and is therefore of crucial importance. But the turning point is here.
Distribution specialist QR Reservations has honored companies and people with a flair for change with its first "Forward Thinker Award". More than 280 QR partner hotels entered the competition.
The first lifestyle hotels came onto the market in Europe eight years ago. They are driven by the large chains. Accor offers the greatest lifestyle diversity with 11 brands. Sexy for investors and operators: lifestyle in the upper upscale segment is topping luxury hotels. An analysis by STR and the HOTCO conference in Vienna.
In many hotels there are "Amazing Places"! Places that catapult turnover - up to 50% of food & beverage revenue. How do you achieve this? With plant-based cuisine, smart technology and creative use of space, say the F&B Heroes. This year they are illustrating their ideas for the first time at Expo Real.
Restaurants, especially in hotels, often lack a clear profile and efficiency. In other industries, six employees generate 1 million euros in sales; in the gastronomy business, the figure is 16. The F&B Heroes want to fix that. Founder Jean Ploner and partner Tim Plasse analyze and point out solutions.
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When holidaymakers leave, landlords of holiday homes are often left with more than just memories – especially in the kitchen. What happens to the food that is left behind?
72% of consumers use digital platforms and apps to promote sustainability. Second-hand platforms, comparison portals and smart home technologies are particularly popular.
According to a survey, travellers want their holidays to be tailored precisely to their individual needs. To achieve this, they are willing to experiment and are open to new technologies.
How wonderful it would be to travel in your “own” glass train carriage and observe nature without disturbing or harming it. Every day, you can plan your journey via an app and travel from lakes to forests.
The city of Palma de Mallorca is introducing stricter rules for tourism. The city administration on the holiday island is planning a comprehensive ban on new holiday apartments and hostels.
Cybercrime causes financial damage amounting to 8.46 trillion euros worldwide, and the trend is rising. Companies are increasingly becoming victims of hacker attacks, as is currently the case with Motel One, for example.
When looking for a holiday home, you often find many filter functions such as location, size or price to choose from. One provider has now added public transport connections to make it easier to travel without a car.
Austria is already investing heavily in the digital future. But there could be even more and progress could be faster. The hotel industry is therefore hoping for support from politicians, e.g. through tax incentives and less bureaucracy.
Where do travellers get their ideas for their next trip? They prefer to travel to film locations - but to different ones than you might initially expect. However, the trend is changing.
Many Germans don't want to miss out on a holiday, preferring to tighten their belts. The tense economic situation is now affecting consumption and other holiday spending.