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Atlanta. Sun and shadow: The hotel industry in the USA is facing challenges comparable to those in Europe. Although RevPAR is developing better than previously forecast thanks to rising prices, inflation is also squeezing margins. The situation remains tense.

Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/DACH, Atlantic/Tegernsee, BW/Scandinavia, Duo.Mo Hotel/Rimini, Fabilia/Restructuring, Grand Resorts Bad Ragaz/Renovation, Hilton/Rhodes, Hyatt/Scotland, Jumeirah/Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Midas/Rome, Preferred/London, Wyndham/Malpensa.

Berlin. The mood in the German economy brightened in January. It is also better in the hospitality industry than in December, but the sector is still far from calling the current situation good. Consumers are already starting to save on travel.

London. The number of hotel owners who have their properties managed by white label operators has already increased by 40% in Europe. This includes not only small and medium-sized hotels, but also larger brand hotels. A report reveals details, for example on contract duration, fee structure and profitability.

Wiesbaden. As many companies in the travel industry reach 2019 levels of business in 2023, they are trying to determine where growth will come from next and which tools will support the industry most in its recovery. Three studies show trends and solutions.

Augsburg. Mini messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Sardinia, a&o/turnover, b_smart/Schönenwerd, B&B/Schwerin, Casa Clàt/Cagliari, Castlewood/Expansion, Cook/Rhodes, Dt. Hospitality/Berlin, Familiamus/South Tyrol, Four Seasons/Rabat, Generator/Sales, GHM/Trojena, Marriott/Florence, Motel One/Stuttgart, RIU/London, Six Senses/Tel Aviv, Tivoli/Amsterdam, Villa Sasetta/Bergamo.

Madrid. After an unexpectedly strong recovery in 2022, international tourist arrivals in Europe and the Middle East could return to pre-pandemic levels this year. At the same time, tourists are looking more for value for money and prefer to travel closer to home.

Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Sailing yacht, Adina/Geneva, Anter/Bochum, Barut/Didim, B&B/Piemont, BWH/Frankfurt, DK Partners/Portugal, Dormero/Greifswald, DSR/Seefeld, Habyt/USA, Hilton/Island, Hotel Europa/Cortina d'Ampezzo, Hyatt/Bordeaux, Ikos/Mallorca, Life Resorts/Marsa Alam, MHP/Results, One United Properties/Bukarest, Premier Inn/Q3, QC Termegarda/Lake Garda, Radisson/Cluj-Napoca, Relais Borgo San Pietro/Tuscany, Rosapetra Spa Resort/Cortina d'Ampezzo, Union Investment/Results, Universal Beach/Mallorca, Venice/Tickets.

Berlin. High demand, high costs and uncertain prospects – the current situation gives the hospitality industry in Germany a mixed outlook for the new year. Yesterday, the Dehoga Bundesverband published the results of the current mood barometer.

Augsburg. Legally speaking, Senior Living is classified as a residential use and has nothing to do with accommodation. Nevertheless, it is a trend. Whether The Flag, Lively, wohnvoll, GBI or Soravia – a growing number of founders, developers and investors from the hospitality scene are diversifying their portfolio with modern apartment concepts and service models for people over 60. While the realisation is still slow in many places; there is gold-rush fever nonetheless.