News & Stories

Pisa/Berlin. Bucking the general trend and despite numerous local crises around the world the international travel industry continues to grow. In 2011 it is now back in shape and this year will post record figures. Next year too, according to leading economic researchers surveying the travel sector, despite the debt crisis, the signs in the global tourism industry point to growth.

London. For the first time, a hotel report has dared to make concrete forecasts for next year - taking account of various economic factors and influences. The report looks at 17 European cities, each described with demand, ADR and RevPar ratios.

Bremen. Private hotelier Marco Nussbaum, inventor of the budget design brand prizeotel, is starting his second project in Germany. In the Hannover-City hotel, Karim Rashid, the designer from New York, is at work again, just like in Bremen.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Abu Dhabi, Andermatt Swiss Alps/Golf, Berlin/Berlin, Dusit/Malediven, Hyatt/Abu Dhabi, Vietnam, Ritz-Carlton/Riyadh, Sheraton/China, Solis/Sochi, Wyndham/Istanbul.

Paris/Munich. The serviced apartment brand Adagio from Accor/Pierre & Vacances nearly doubled its size by way of a takeover in France. In addition, there is a new eco sub-brand "Adagio Access". Yesterday, the Adagio Munich officially opened – the second hotel in Germany.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Hilton/Frankfurt, Jumeirah/Maldives, Maritim/Egypt, Meliá/Wolfsburg, MGM/Mumbai, Virgin/Chicago, Von Essen Hotels.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Accor/ibis styles, Fairmont/Moscow, Hilton/Al Habtoor, Hyatt/Andaz, Louvre/Eastern Europe, Port Olpenitz, Sensimar.

Munich/Salzburg. "Investment Ranking Austria" 2011 has awarded an AAA to a known hotel chain. But many newcomers last year also provided for sensation within the Austrian hotel market.

Paris. The Ritz Paris will close for renovation, so as Le Crillon, Le Plaza Athénée, Le Prince de Galles… Obviously, les "grandes dames" want to make sure they will not lose market shares on the benefit of Paris' newcomers.

Frankfurt. For the autumn of 2014, the investor, Cells Bauwelt from Munich plans the opening of a Sofitel in the Alten Oper in Frankfurt. Thus, the never ending search for an operator at this location would have an end.