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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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The EU Supply Chain Act, adopted in 2024, is controversial but important for fair trade. Companies are now to be given more time to prepare. The European Parliament has now cleared the way for a postponement.
The State Development and Reform Commission of China has announced that it will set up a publicly subsidised venture capital fund for robotics, AI and cutting-edge innovations. The focus is on humanoid robots.
New rules, new technologies: What will payment look like in the future and what opportunities will open up for business and consumers? A study provides some insight.
While more than a third of Swiss ski resorts have had to give up or close in recent years, the dreamy mountain village of San Bernadino in Graubünden is to be transformed into an attractive and profitable destination ski resort with a lot of money.
British experts in the accessible and inclusive hotel and catering business have launched "Inclu". The new brand encompasses a wide range of products and services.
Stars have long indicated the quality of accommodation - but they are increasingly fading. More and more hotel businesses and others - such as holiday accommodation - are relying on online reviews instead.
At ITB Berlin 2025, Messe Berlin announces the premiere of ITB Americas - from 10-12 November 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico. A B2B tourism trade show for the entire American continent.
Even in permanent crisis mode, Germans will not be deterred from travelling - not even in 2025. However, some will have to plan with a smaller budget. Those who have more in their travel budgets than in previous years attach great importance to quality and comfort.
Mews secures a major investment of over 75 million US dollars via Tiger Global to accelerate Mews' growth in the USA and the DACH region.
A visit to a restaurant remains an analogue experience. But most diners are happy for it to be digital all-round. This trend emerges from a representative survey on digital services in the catering industry.