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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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"Green" jobs are rapidly gaining in importance, but in many places, there is a lack of suitable candidates to fill these positions – and worse still, people with sustainability skills.
The desire to travel is back in full force worldwide. But where are people actually heading to? Here are the 20 most popular countries.
The negative headlines in Mallorca are jeopardising the summer season. Now the local hotel association Fehm is launching a campaign to save what can be saved.
Many manufacturers and service providers now advertise with environmental claims such as "climate neutral" or "biodegradable". Now, such claims and other sweeping statements are to be more strictly regulated, at least in Germany.
The British organisation Independent Publishers Alliance is launching an EU antitrust lawsuit against Google's parent company Alphabet over the provision of AI overviews in Google Search.
191 cities worldwide were examined. How attractive are they for travellers and what factors are important? The frontrunner is surprising.
The Alpine republic set a tourism record in 2024. A study is now set to shed light on the population's attitude. The mood seems positive, but there are also other signals.
A job platform has analyzed climate reports and AI analyses. Based on this, a list has been compiled showing which key industries are affected by climate change and what could potentially lead to dangerous working conditions.
Marriott Media is the new name for a media network that has been specially developed for travellers. Their data should enable customised offers. The first partner companies have been found.
The Amazon founder wants to get married in Venice, much to the displeasure of some. The city is not a backdrop for the super-rich, say protesters. In Spain, especially in Mallorca, the resistance of citizens to mass tourism shows no sign of abating.