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Paris. The ranking of hotel groups in the European Union continues to be dominated by the Accor Group, which has three times more rooms than its strongest competitor Best Western. Changes in the new MKG-ranking start with rank 5.

Paris. Each customer his hotel, this is this idea that Oliver Devys and Paul Dubrule are developing in France. The new chain's name will be Okko Hotels.

Vienna. The "most noble hotel in Vienna" will open its doors in March 2013. Kempinski presented its flagship property on the Viennese Ring this Tuesday: Alongside 152 suites in the hotel body, the roof of the palais will house a further 17. Two restaurants will also generate further revenues.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Abba/Berlin, Granada, Arcotel/Hamburg, Courtyard/Europe, Healing Hotels, Jumeirah Living, Hyatt China/Saudi Arabia, Ras Al Khaimah, Tschuggen/Ascona.

Berlin. In the year 2010, travellers from home and foreign countries had taken up goods and services within Germany in a total value of nearly 280 billion Euro. Moreover, tourism created 2.9 million jobs in the country. In addition, German tourists spent 69.1 billion Euro abroad.

Zurich. Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts announces 11 new hotel projects across nine countries bringing the company’s total number of operating and planned hotels worldwide to 100. With this, the milestone will be reached. For the first time, there will be a Moevenpick Hotel in Paris.

Paris. A report of ECM and MKG hospitality about European hospitality results 2011 shows: The year 2011 closes with positive indicators for hotel business throughout the European Union, with an average of 5.6% growth in the RevPAR as a result of increased occupancy combined with growth in average daily rates.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Four Seasons/Baku, IHG/Crowne Plaza, Jumeirah/Mallorca, LFPI/Best Western Berlin, Louvre Hotels, Marriott/AC Frankreich, Motel One/Essen, The Chedi/Sharjah, Donald Trump.

Singapore. New partnerships, new projects and the cooperation with a cult architect: the management association GHM/General Hotel Management Ltd. announced a new strategy on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. It wants to double its portfolio within the next four years.

London. The European hotel industry posted positive results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for 2011. STR Global compared 2011 data for European, Asian-Pacific and U.S. hotels in different currencies.