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London. Following five years of consecutive growth, hotel transaction volumes across the EMEA region fell by 60% to 7.8 billion Euro in 2008, a clear example of the impact that challenging economic conditions and illiquid debt markets have had throughout the year. Despite this steep decline, the EMEA region fared slightly better than the global hotel investment market which saw volumes drop by 80% over 2007 levels. Moreover, EMEA contributed just below 50% of the global hotel transaction volume, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week. The following companies and destinations are mentioned today: Atlantic Kempinski, Deka Immobilien, Grand Hyatt Moscow, Kerzner International, Switzerland, Steigenberger, TUI.

Bendorf. The consulting and hotel business company Hospitality Consulting, based in Bendorf, is intensifying its efforts in consulting medium-sized hotels and chain hotels in Germany. Company founder Haakon Herbst, took two additional experienced specialists from the industry on board. Moreover, HC plans to become more active in the operation of hotels in future.

Vienna. Up to now, the number of overnight stays made in Austria this winter beat those of last winter by 5 percent; a plus of 1.3 million overnight says. The unexpected growth in tourist figures from January 2009 was largely due to guests from eastern Europe. There was certainly no trace of a January slump.

Munich. Germany's first "MGallery" hotel, the Hotel Mondial before Cologne Cathedrale, opened its doors last Friday. The new luxury brand has been held by Accor since September 2008. Preparations for the German introduction of the next brand - Adagio - are also underway.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week. The following companies and destinations are mentioned today: Fairmont, Golden Tulip, Mandarin Oriental, Moevenpick, Rezidor, Starwood.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week. The following companies and destinations are mentioned today: Club Magic Life, Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Starwood, Vienna International, West Paces.

Locarno. René Schweri, the well-off heir of Karl Schweri, founder of the Swiss super market Denner, did not extend his purchase right for the Grand Hotel in Locarno. This is an enormous setback for Locarno and the entire Ticino.