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Megatrends always make hoteliers and tourism professionals sit up and take notice. After all, they are part of corporate strategies. This is why the third "Redebedarf" ("Need to talk") event organised by Quality Reservations (QR) was once again praised.
The response to the announcement of "Hotels Tomorrow" (HOT) four weeks ago has been overwhelmingly positive. Curiosity runs high about the new event format on 17-18 February 2025 at the Pullman Montparnasse Paris from investment, real estate ownership, development, operations and other industry stakeholders. The planning is in the hot phase now: the programme. Make sure you get the early bird rate by registering in advance! (This date has since been postponed to 16/17 June 2025, editor's note).
"Bright to cloudy" announces the Barometer Index 2024, although the clouds have increased somewhat. Nevertheless, there is a strong ray of light when looking at your own company. Transaction volumes are also moving steadily upwards again - a slight, noticeable upturn in what remains a difficult environment. These are the findings of the latest, 12th Investment BAROMETER from HospitalityInside and Union Investment.
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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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.
Apple, Google, Microsoft and Booking must disclose to the EU Commission how they protect users from fraud as part of the Digital Services Act. Will the next proceedings against tech giants follow?
Man-made landfill in the sea - the flood of plastic in the water is constantly increasing. What can be done about dangerous particles? Researchers from Hanover have developed an amazing solution: a unique gel.
A number of website operators and publishers have long warned that AI summaries on Google mean fewer clicks and less advertising revenue for them. Now a major US media company is taking legal action.
The new EU Code of Conduct for Online Reviews in Tourism is a step in the right direction, comments ÖHV. However, there are still gaps that need to be closed.
Consumers want sustainable products, but other factors are more important to them when making a purchase. New EU regulations are intended to protect consumers and reduce environmental impact. Take smartphones, for example.
As part of an EU project, the first AI regeneration coach is being developed in Wagrain-Kleinarl, Austria. It is designed to help tourists recover on holiday - and take these experiences back into their everyday lives.
The hotel industry is huge and constantly evolving. An infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the world's largest hotel groups and the positioning of their brands.