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Munich. The renewed optimism for the hotel industry was not only shared by the speakers at the Expo Real hotel conference last week but also by representatives from investment and finance. However, it is also clear that operators will have to demonstrate that they "can do hospitality" by means of adapted and elaborate concepts.

Berlin. With the brand Big Mama Hotels, a new budget hotel and hostel group has started with the first two hotels in Berlin and Leipzig. Since a few days, the management trio is complete.

Rimini. From TH Resorts to TH Group. The switch couldn't be more predictive. Will it become the second largest tourism operator in Italy? TH revealed its ambitious plans for the near future in Rimini.

Vienna. In purely numerical terms, chains are still in the minority in Austria. But they can all raise their profile through sustainability and digitalisation.

Augsburg. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused business travel spending to drop by more than 80% to a historic low in 2020, a recent study now reveals. There is no recovery in sight for the market. This is due not only to the pandemic, but also to digitization and a growing awareness of sustainability.

Augsburg. Under the keyword "News-Mix" you will find mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s) - this time expanded by Expo Real news: Accor/Montenegro, Best Western/Greenland, Engel&Völkers/12.18., GSH/Chemnitz, Harrys Home/Telfs, Hilton/Henderson Park, IHG/France, Kempinski/Universal Beijing Resort, Leonardo/Augsburg, Manna Resort/South Tyrol, Novum/Europa-Center, Numa/Italy, Premier Inn/Lübeck, Radisson/RED, Rubus/Seefeld, TUI/Grupotel.

Rome. After two years, Italy will soon get its short-term rental database. Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia signed the ministerial decree that will govern the new platform.

Dubai. The 'living local' trend has gained strong momentum in 2021, with travelers igniting their passion for rediscovering closer-to-home destinations and experiences. Staycation turned into daycation.

Munich. When will all segments of the German hotel industry recover? Expert forecasts vary, with some as early as 2022 and others at 2025. At present, the European market is clearly improving, but the repayment of corona loans, diminished equity capital and increased costs for energy, employees and more are heavy burden on the shoulders of the entrepreneurs: Most are now ready to hike rates. Self-critical insights from the Expo Real hotel conference.

Augsburg. Under the keyword "News-Mix" you will find mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Split, Ascott/Lyf, Best Western/Graz, Billionaires' World, Canarian Hospitality/Tenerife, Centro/Eviction, Dorint/Cologne, Euregio Connect/Foundation, G&S/Augsburg, Harry's Home/Bischofshofen, Hyatt/Düsseldorf, Ikos/Mallorca, Meliá/Cyber Attack, NH/Copenhagen, Numa/Heym Collections, Palladium/Valencia, Precise/Tuscany, Preferred/Growth, Radisson/Graz, Romantik/Heritage Hotels, TUI/Capital Increase.