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The Portuguese hotel industry remains one of the most dynamic and resilient markets in Europe. Now, more and more travellers are flocking to the regions.
Despite minor market weaknesses, the Serviced Apartments market in Germany looks back on a stable year 2024 and increased sentiment. The major operator brands are becoming increasingly active and will change the market.
Almost half of all hotel projects in Europe were under construction at the end of the first quarter. The luxury and upper upscale segments achieved new record levels. The three countries with the most projects in the pipeline are the United Kingdom, Germany and Turkey.
Germany has defended its global leading position in 2024, both as a business travel destination and in the MICE ranking. The number of events has fallen, but the number of attendees and international guests has increased. Everyone is staying longer. Overall, the MICE industry is recovering.
In one room, an avatar welcomes guests; in another, the focus is on upcycling; and in the newest room, nature meets high-tech. Six experimental rooms explore the limits of what is possible in the hotel industry.
AccorInvest is - finally - changing its name and becoming Essendi. This change is part of the transformation that began in 2020 and will soon see the property arm under the Accor holding umbrella become completely independent.
Short-term rentals have grown massively throughout Europe and are promoting overtourism. As a result, some popular tourist cities are losing their local population. A report proposes solutions.
40 economy hotels in ten years: Wyndham conquers Spain and Portugal through an exclusive agreement with a developer.
From the natural paradise in the Himalayas to concrete-covered Frankfurt? Nepal's only luxury hotel group with just seven hotels in the country is already opening its second hotel on the Main at the end of April. And is planning many more.
The pipelines in Africa are full to bursting. The growth is being driven strongly by the large international hotel chains, which have signed contracts in 42 of Africa's 54 countries. Marriott International is at the forefront, with 165 hotels and around 30,000 rooms.
