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Munich. In the run-up to Expo Real, new and well-known companies are talking about themselves: This is how Hospitality X introduces itself: Otto Konstantin Lindner and Tobias Oberdieck launch a "health care"-focused serviced apartment concept. Motel One begins to market Work Spaces, Co-CEO Stefan Lenze also commented on the market entry in New York. And the Ghotel Group is paving the way for Accor's lifestyle division Ennismore to enter Germany with two lifestyle brands.

Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/EBITDA-Tower-Ennismore, Ascott/Brand Appearance, Banyan Tree/Saudi Arabia, Borgo 69/Tuscany, B&B/Augsburg, Deutsche Hospitality/Leipzig, Dorint/Müritz, Four Seasons/Yacht, HO Collection/Balance, Hotel Cicerone/Rome, Hotel Des Bains/Montegrotto Terme, IHG/Southern Europe, Limehome/Budapest, Maseven/Expansion, MSC Cruises/Italo, Pandox/Montreal, Radisson/Greece, Six Senses/Rome, Tivoli/Tenerife.

Wiesbaden. The number of international passengers has risen sharply, as has the expenditure of travellers in Europe. This is positive news from the first half of 2022. However, the economy is sending increasingly negative signals. The hospitality industry is sandwiched, with massive pressure from all sides. Yesterday the German government finally decided on a gas price brake. A roundup between optimism and uncertainty.

Stuttgart. Companies in Europe would like to produce more in their region again and thus give the added value to the local economy. More than 60% of respondents in a study are slowly relocating their activities in China.

Augsburg. Mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Munich, Castello/Tiber, Hyatt/Málaga, IHG/Jeddah, Leonardo/Hamburg, Marriott/Comer See, NH/Milan, Premier Inn/Kassel, Radisson/Middle East, Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort/Italy.

Denver/McLean, Virginia. Space travel is becoming more and more commercial - now it is to become more comfortable as well. That's why Hilton and Voyager Space are working together to improve stays in space. The resulting innovations in design and technology could also benefit travellers on Earth in the future.

Wiesbaden. Best Western Italia gets a new CEO and a new COO, the Belmond Splendido in Portofino a new general manager. Willem van der Zee now works for Pandox, Arlett Hoff - long with HVS London - moved to SV Hotel in Switzerland. Daniel Eickworth, who left Hirmer Immobilien, is now with Freiberger Holding, and Hirmer has hired Frank Siegfried as developer and asset manager. Tina Haller, formerly of KPMG, is now responsible for the assets of the Munich entrepreneurial family Inselkammer. Mads Wolff is GM of 25hours Dubai. Carolin Beuster has taken over Global Sales at Althoff Hotels, Daniel Brettschneider manages the Essential by Dorint Stuttgart/Airport. and Fabian Zschweigert is now Head of M&A Central and Northern Europe at B&B Hotels. DER Touristik presents its three-member Executive Board.

Thessaloniki. Luxury resort provider Sani/Ikos Group is welcoming a new major shareholder, Singapore-headquartered global institutional investor GIC, to join its management team. The transaction values the Sani/Ikos Group at €2.3 billion.

Munich. Economic worries are likely to dampen the mood at Europe's largest trade fair for real estate and investment in Munich. This was the result of a survey conducted by Messe München among participants in the run-up to Expo Real.

Washington. Recovery for the business travel sector was promising but was short-circuited in 2022 by several factors including inflation, the war in Ukraine, Covid, supply chain disruption and more. As a possible recession is looming, businesses are likely to cut costs. Cautiously optimistic, experts in the sector believe the sector will recover, slower, but will recover by 2026 as hoteliers and airlines will adapt to the new trend that sees business travellers being replaced by digital nomads.