News & Stories
Berlin. The German hostel chain a&o is preparing for a sale, according to international media reports and insider information. The group with currently 39 hotels is still owned by the American private equity firm TPG. It could achieve three to four times its entry price.
Paris. French operator Appart'City has made a remarkable recovery in 2022 after very difficult times during the pandemic. To gain market shares and grow its portfolio beyond 100 properties, the French leader in urban apart-hotels will move upmarket, bet on sustainability, and take even better care of its employees.
Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Adina/Geneva, Arena Hospitality/Budapest, Baia Camping Village/Loan, BWH/Bremerhaven, Garibaldi Hotels/Pera di Fassa, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois/Basel, GSH/Villach, HO Collection/Barsento, IHG/Porto, Martinhal/Lisbon, Novotel/Berlin, Radisson/Athens, Relais & Châteaux/Malaga, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance/Green Hospitality, Tivoli/Amsterdam, Yotel/London.
Vienna. Tourism demand in Vienna recovered significantly in the second half of 2022. The guest mix increased in internationality, guests stayed longer and spent more. RevPAR was at a record high in December.
Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Bucharest, Alpitour World/Turnover, Althoff/Frankfurt, Best Western/Bonn, Castello/Milan, Dorint/Bergisch Gladbach, IHG/voco, Lake Garda/Freedom Property, Leonardo/Bonn, Marriott/Saudi Arabia, Premier Inn/Wiesbaden, Ruby/Rome, Six Senses/Milan, Solido/Initial Public Offering, The Circus/Berlin.
Berlin. The brand portfolio was not that big yet, nevertheless, Gorgeous Smiling Hotels are already cleaning up: At the ITB, the German operator announced to merge the first-class full-service brand Rilano with the boutique brand Arthotel ANA to form the new brand Elaya Hotels.
Berlin. At the end of the winter season, the economic situation in the German hospitality industry is improving. Revenue losses in the sector are declining. Business expectations are rising. At the same time, exploding costs and increasing bureaucracy continue to weigh heavily on businesses.
Berlin. The pandemic has done a great job in the minds of the Germans. But not in the sense of a turning point towards inner peace, contemplation and health consciousness, but rather a comeback of hedonism. In 2023, everyone wants to make up for what they missed the years before. At least those who can afford it. This is shown by this year's FUR analysis, which is presented annually at the ITB.
Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Balaton, Ameron/Frankfurt, Auberge Resorts/Massignac, BWH/Düsseldorf, Hiive/Oldenburg, HNH Hospitality/Siparex, Lago Maggiore/Gombe, Langham/Venice, Leonardo/ Limited Edition, Liguria/Borgo del Forte, Marriott/Bellagio, Westin Paris and Westin Rome, Pandox/Stockholm, Radisson/Zurich, Relais & Châteaux/Spain, Scandic/Frankfurt, TUI/Mallorca.