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Augsburg. From one to five hotels in the space of four years, and more are in the pipeline. McDreams Hotels, with offices in Augsburg, aim to shape the budget trend. Their low budget accommodation is concentrated in specialist market centres.

Wien. Einst verschlafen und mit eher morbidem Charme versehen gibt sich die Hotel-Landschaft in der österreichischen Hauptstadt in den letzten Jahren höchst dynamisch. Nächtigungsrekorde in Folge und der Zuzug luxuriöser und design-orientierter Marken bringen Wien einen Image-Zuwachs und die Hoffnung auf ein höheres Preisniveau. Allein 2011 kamen 4.300 neue Hotel-Betten hinzu. Wien ist nicht allein, wenn es um leidige Themen wie Zimmerpreise, Finanzierung und Verdrängungswettbewerb geht. Welche Faktoren Wachstum fördern oder verhindern, wurde jüngst im Rahmen einer Expertenrunde in Wien diskutiert.

Berlin. This year, for medium-sized hotels, consolidation is of highest priority in Germany. A survey revealed that entrepreneurs are hesitant due to the uncertain economic environment.

Berlin. The German hotel industry keeps on growing solidly. Despite the difficult global economic environment, 2012 looks promising as well. IHA's latest extensive industry report on 2012 provides a detailed view of chances and challenges.

Delhi/Berlin. "During the last five years, the luxury changed in India to an international luxury level," says Rajiv Kaul, CEO of The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts. "This was our chance." This year, the group turns 25 years old and begins with the expansion beyond India. The contracts with Kempinski will run out and there will be a new brand.

Vals. The decision surrounding the thermal bath Therme Vals in Switzerland has been given: The municipal assembly of the mountain village wants to sell the spa and hotel to the local, Remo Stoffel, and not to the architect, Peter Zumthor.

Berlin. Concerning winter sports travels, Austria is still expanding its position as European market leader. However, summer holidays are more difficult for Austria and therefore it is targeting precisely those travellers that generate increases in German revenues. Austria and Germany are fishing in the same pool, according to current travel analyses.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): arcona/Baden-Baden; Deka/American Amsterdam; GBI/Frankfurt-Europaviertel; GHM/Setai Air; Hospitality Alliance/Munich; Hyatt/Zurich, Moscow, California; Interstate/Amsterdam; Jumeirah/Istanbul; Kempinski/Seychelles, Minsk; Waldorf Astoria/Bangkok; Wyndham/Tryp New York.

Gstaad. In December, the first 5-star hotel will open in Gstaad, which is being realised after 100 years in town. The gem was mainly financed by the sale of exclusive residences.

Berlin. World Travel Monitor, Deutsche Reiseanalyse, ADAC Travel Monitor, GfK Study – there is no lack of analyses for the previous tourism year and forecasts for the next summer. Therein, the German standard default has been confirmed, holiday travelling is no longer a luxury, but a need that is only spared in emergency situations. Indeed, other European markets indicate that this only holds true for the "World Travel Masters". Summaries from ITB.