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Lausanne. Headlines about a recovering US hotel industry have been sounding rather positive in the past few weeks; however, the data need to be put into perspective. Occupancy and rate have rebounded from their 2009-2010 lows, the average RevPAR across the US hotel sector still remains below the prior peak of 2007. Also, there continues to be an overall decline in the active pipeline. Surprisingly, there is an outright explosion in the pipeline's luxury segment. But despite that, it is foreseeable that demand will again surpass supply within the next two years. When it comes to calculating growth, US hotel experts no longer refer to the gross domestic product, but rather to the profits of US companies. Our author Macy Marvel documents the latest development with facts and figures.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Benelux, Bulgari/London, Damp, Golden Tulip/Germany, Hyatt/Latin America, InterContinental/London, Louvre/Poland, Ukraine, Morgans/London, Orient-Express/Sydney, Plaza/New York, Rezidor/Gran Canary, Tata/India, Worldhotels/Turkey.

Davos/Engelberg. In Davos, the door is opening for another 4-star hotel, and the luxury hotel project in Engelberg has decided on an architectural office.

Frankfurt/M. Despite economic uncertainties, the hotel remains a popular asset class in the EMEA region. With respect to hotel performance, investors expect positive results for 17 or 37 markets.

Berlin. The German hospitality industry continued its positive growth story in Winter 2011/12. The sector benefitted here in particular from the relatively strong economy, the continuing upwards trend in German tourism and strong domestic demand.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): alltours, Arcotel AG, Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite&Terme/Lake Garda, Cannes/Film Festival, Foncière des Murs/B&B, Starwood/Sheraton Madrid, Ventafonds/Bad Oeynhausen, Wyndham/Asia Pacific, U.S. Hotels.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Azimut/Moscow, GHM/Ahn Luh, Hilton/Waldorf Astoria China, Luxury Collection/Europe, Marriott/Mallorca, Soneva/Phuket, Winters/Berlin.

Paris. After Shanghai and Dubai, Baccarat Hotels picks New York. Starwood Capital makes it luxurious cristal brand Baccarat finally increase its presence in the hospitality industry.

Paris. Four years after Paris, a second Mama Shelter Hotel just opened in Marseille in the south of France. More properties will follow. The French 2-star brand, known for its trendy, cosy bohemian-chic spirit was launched in September 2008.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Amanresorts, Bernsteinpark Breege/Ruegen, Design Hotels, Grand City/Hamburg, Holiday Inn Express/Hamburg, Kempinski/Gravenbruch Frankfurt, Motel One/Newcastle and Vienna, Okura Prestige/Bangkok, Sofitel/Bangkok.