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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 mixed political situation is clouding the prospects of the young generation in Germany - from the end of the coalition in their own country to Trump's impact on world affairs. The biggest "pain points" from a recent pulse check.
Bei Flugausfällen geben Airlines lieber Reisegutscheine aus anstatt den Ticketpreis zu erstatten. Doch ein Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshof zeigt: Passagiere müssen sich das nicht gefallen lassen.
On his first day in office, the new US President withdrew from the Paris climate protection agreement. Scientists fear negative effects on ecosystems and biodiversity.
The obligation to offer reusable drinks, which was introduced two years ago, is largely ignored by large catering chains. Environmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe has uncovered new violations and is calling for prompt improvements from politicians.
They are not only wasteful with luxury goods, but also with the environment. The world's super-rich have "blown" their share of the total annual CO2 budget in just ten days.
A study on climate neutrality compares 30 countries in terms of targets and performance. Scandinavia and Spain lead the way, others are lagging behind. Nevertheless, 20 countries are well on the way towards a circular economy.
Orascom Development Holding AG (ODH) is to be delisted from the Swiss stock exchange. This is in line with the Sawiris family's wish to run the company entirely with the family in future.
There has been a lack of snow in many places in the Alps over the last two winters, but not a lack of holidaymakers. Now the first signs point to fewer guests in the new season. This is not due to climate change.
More cross-industry collaborations should help to provide transparency and assistance to even the smallest companies in tourism. This is why the new EU Tourism Commissioner met with ten European travel and tourism organisations.
The holiday joy is usually great, but there are often fraudulent offers among the holiday home advertisements. Italy is now forcing hosts to register and is urging guests to exercise caution.