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Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Adagio, Albena/Bulgaria, B&B/Schwerin, Cap St Georges/Cyprus, CBRE/Italy, DQuadrat Living/Ludwigsburg, Edyn/Netherlands, Fattal/Hotelfunds, Hilton/Net-Zero, HR Group/Thun, Hyatt/Vienna, IHG/Venice, Kerzner/Dubai, Marriott/Algarve, MHP/Munich, Radisson/Istanbul, Tuscany/Erqole, Vienna Convention Bureau/Hotel Openings, Yellowsquare/Florence.

Manila. Omicron had proved to be a big brake wedge in early 2022. Now, at the WTTC's 21st Global Summit in Manila, the World Travel & Tourism Council and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys predicted an uptick in international travel with a sharp increase in global international air bookings. 

Florence. Open-air tourism in Italy is consolidating its recovery path which already started in 2021, when total summer overnights were 38% above the previous year. A current study indicates that this year might get close to pre-pandemic levels. International tensions, however, could undermine the prospects.

Frankfurt. Face-to-face events will again reach the number of participants of 2019, is one conclusion of the Meeting- und EventBarometer 2021/2022 for Germany. Many positive signs point to the recovery of the business travel and MICE market. Germany is still ahead in a European comparison, ahead of France and Italy. Hybrid is increasing massively, but service is also demanded.

Wiesbaden. The new desires of some, mostly institutional investors in the resort hotel industry in the region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland raises the question for the right operators. German-speaking or national hotel groups that have already been managing resort hotels for a longer period, are clearly at a competitive advantage here. How will they react to current trends? What is new: Young lifestyle and budget brands are also venturing out on the resort path now.

Augsburg. Mini messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Lake Constance, Dubai Expo/Occupancy, Ennismore/Barcelona, Kempinski/Tel Aviv, Lindner/Düsseldorf, Precise/Berlin, Radisson/Turkey, Relais & Châteaux/Switzerland, RIU/Senegal, Soravia/Berlin, Stayery/Frankfurt.

Berlin. After the Corona drama, German hoteliers have to cope with new burdens and worries. Otto Lindner, hotelier and President of the German Hotel Association, confirms this in today's interview. For the about 20 large hotel corporations, life-saving aid is still missing; he is expecting a harsh index increase in the lease and rent agreements, is cursing about the wild west methods during the boom years and is angry about the one-sided preference of owners until today.

Wiesbaden. Is the interest evidenced from funds and family offices in resorts in German-speaking countries genuine? Credible and sustainable? No. CBRE, EY and Engel & Völkers take a very sober view of the current trend: Resorts are a black box for many new investors! Serious investors are few and far between, and the segment does not offer enough products for funds. The second part of our resort series describes the challenges and limitations for investors – and their plans.

Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Tokaj, Almae Collection/Italy, A&O/Berlin, Best Alpine Wellness/Alpbacherhof, BW/Vienna, CDSHotels/Apulia, citizenM/Rome, Dalata/Bristol, Dt. Hospitality/Baden-Baden, Hard Rock/Budapest, Harry's Home/Bern, HR Group/Esplanade, Iberostar/Sustainability, JPI/Rotterdam, KPM/Residences, Miniaturwunderland/Yullbe, Moselschlösschen/Reopening, Motel One/ Aachen, Novum/Berlin, Pandox/Mora, Preferred/Italy, Radisson/Oslo, RIMC/Poznan, Ruby/Amsterdam, Shedir Group/Rome, SV Hotel/Munich, TUI/Franchise, Venice/Grassi.

London. The versatility of Serviced Apartments and the willingness of operators to embrace new concepts are two of the key factors driving the sector's on-going success in Europe, with new brands emerging that focus on co-living and the combination of work and home.