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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.

Madrid. Eased travel restrictions and progress in global immunisation roll-out led to a slight upturn in international tourism in June and July 2021. A rapid further recovery is hampered by inconsistent rules and vaccination rates.

Augsburg. Under the keyword "News-Mix" you will find mini-messages about noteworthy events of the last week(s): Accor/Singen, Adina/Munich, Aethos Club/Milan, Allegroitalia/Salsomaggiore Terme, Badrutt's/El Paradiso, Dimora Palanca/Florence, Dorint/Kitzbühel, GBI/Heidelberg, HolidayCheck/Delisting, IHG/Milan, INC/Parma, Int. Campus/HVNS, Ipartment/Beiersdorf, Joyn/Düsseldorf, One & Only/Montenegro, Marriott/W, Rocco Forte/Italy, Staycity/London, Manchester, Lisbon.

Rostock. Deutsche Seereederei has announced that it will only develop its hotel properties in an ESG-compliant manner and in accordance with the EU Green Deal. It does not give any details.

Augsburg. The Serviced Apartment segment, which already proved more resistant than the classic hotel industry during the crisis, remains successful in Germany: Already be this summer and in September, it was recording close to pre-corona levels again. This was also due to the leisure business, which is new to many operators. There is still room for improvement in terms of rates.