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Neuss. The energy crisis has led to an increase in corporate insolvencies in Germany. Added to this are the interest rate turnaround and the expiry of state support from the Corona pandemic. One of the most threatened sectors is the service sector, especially the catering industry.
London/Berlin. London-based private real estate fund manager Henderson Park has announced a majority stake in GBI Holding AG, Germany's largest hotel developer.
Wiesbaden. Budget planning for 2023 is in full swing and harbours plenty of risk. Hotel operators are much more optimistic about the new year than hotel developers. However, the focal points chosen by the Austrian Verkehrsbüro Group, IHG, Motel One, Numa, Lindner Hotels and Art-Invest are all very different. Certain is: The method chosen to price in crises so far no longer works.
Wiesbaden. Premier Inn announces H1 results with profits exceeding pre-pandemic levels and remaining significantly ahead of the UK market. Accor, Hilton, IHG, Pandox, Scandic and Wyndham report remarkable Q3 results.
Munich. Those focussed on the figures - investors, developers, or leaders of operating companies - are not always the most communicative bunch. Yet it is precisely this gift that will be crucial in future if the hotel industry and hotel investments are to remain competitive. How can this be done when there is a lack of resources? The simple answer is by increasing efficiency. Communication and flexibility of all parties play a key role in this.
Wiesbaden. The energy and economic crisis is having an impact on the German hotel investment market. The transaction volume of the first three quarters is clearly behind that of the previous year, which was already not particularly strong. A quick improvement does not seem to be in sight. Experts explain the details. Prof. Dr. Christian Buer from Heilbronn University comments on the development.
Munich. As crisis after crisis hits, the transformation of the hotel landscape is accelerated. While many a medium-sized company is running out of steam, there is still plenty of money in circulation for takeovers. Owner-operators in particular are hoping for further growth. A panel discussion with investors and operators at the "Hospitality Industry Dialogue" at Expo Real last week put a finger on the problem.
London. The ongoing crisis situation tempts hoteliers in all countries to new considerations, for example: Shouldn't it be better to merge the operating company with the real estate company? The answer to this is not easy because even insiders believe and think more than they actually know in this opaque phase.
Wiesbaden. Whether hotel operations or investments in real estate: MHP Hotel, Schörghuber Group with Arabella Hospitality and Warimpex report pleasing results for the first half of 2022 and are cautiously optimistic about the future.
Wiesbaden. If corona and the shortage of skilled workers have already pushed numerous companies to the edge, the new challenges posed by the war in Ukraine are likely to force others into the abyss. Although insolvencies could also be a solution to the problem, the four specialist lawyers interviewed in this article see a greater likelihood of closures and mergers, especially from 2023 onwards. The big storm threatens exhibition hotels and upscale hotels, and small operators should look for strong partners in time.
