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Brussels. Data for the pre-summer period confirm handsome growth for European tourism in 2014 and there is growing optimism that the upcoming peak-summer season will consolidate preliminary positive expectations.

Istanbul. Hotels with terraces are very highly desired, but are very rare in Istanbul. The Swissôtel has one and serves up a dreamy Bosporus view but since a short time ago, the Marti Hotel Istanbul is also luring with its view above the rooftops of the city. However, the enterprising foresight of the Turkish family owners of Marti Hotels is now reaching toward Germany.

Munich. The hotel sector is experiencing a new boom. Pension funds, insurance companies, family offices and foreign investors have discovered their passion for hotel real estate. Semi-annual results from the large real estate agents CBRE Hotels, JLL and Colliers International are reaching record levels.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): A-ja/Development, Amedia/Best Western, Ascott/Saudi Arabia, Belmond/London, Capri by Frasers/Frankfurt, DoubleTree/Zanzibar, InterContinental/Abu Dhabi, Kempinski/Harz, Louvre/Balladins, Marco Polo/Niccolo, RIU Plaza/USA, Six Senses Spa/Muscat.

London. Demand for serviced apartments is growing faster than new supply in many European markets, as an increasingly mobile workforce drives business travel and relocation activity. Nevertheless, the young segment lacks of standardization.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): AXA/Accor, B&B/Hamm, Club Med, FTI/Deutschland, GBI/Hamburg, Hilton/Saudi Arabia, Landmark/London, Marriott/AC Paris, Orient Express/Belmond, Ringhotels, Starwood/Westin, Steigenberger/Amsterdam, Union Investment/Amsterdam, Warimpex/Prague.

Munich/Berlin. At a recent media gathering in Munich, Kempinski Hotels listed 12 hotels in its current pipeline while some hotels will be leaving the company. Today, the luxury chain operates 72 hotels in 30 countries.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): allsun/Mallorca, B&B/Schweinfurt, Best Western/Görlitz, Bulgari/Dubai, Carlson Radisson Resort/Zavidovo, Four Seasons, GBI/Hamburg, Hyatt Regency/Cologne, Leading, Marriott/Siberia, Mövenpick/Casablanca, Motel One/Zurich, Ritz-Carlton/Astana, Shangri-La/Mauritius, Small Luxury/Ibiza.

Vienna. Vienna remains the most popular destination in Austria, but other cities within the country are developing a healthier ratio of supply and demand.

Vienna. A new, exciting hotel concept has launched in the middle of Vienna: Since Tuesday, the Ruby Sofie in the third district has been officially welcoming guests who love Lean Luxury. The industry is carefully observing the creative newcomer.