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The camping sector in Europe is attracting more and more institutional investors; at the same time, international hotel chains are also entering this niche market. In Germany, this sector is booming, too.
A recent analysis of Austria's five largest city markets — Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz and Linz — shows that, overall, the country's urban hotel sector remains stable in 2025, whilst differences in profitability, demand and competition are becoming more pronounced.
The International Hotel Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF) was a rollercoaster of emotions. The Iran-US conflict and its repercussions dampened the mood in Berlin. The major chains are seeing new tourist flows and rebookings, but also recognise their dependence on oil prices and the supply chain.
Europe is the third most active region with regards to current branded residential supply behind North America and APAC. The hospitality sector is keeping pace. Luxury residences remain in high demand.
The Spanish hotel group Barceló has signed a distribution deal with Kempinski Hotels, but only for certain properties within the Kempinski portfolio. There is a strange strategy behind this restriction.
The brand-new agreement between Hilton and Yotel is exclusive – and the first step towards a platform that will eventually welcome other lifestyle brands and independent hotels.
With Nook, a new type of accommodation for corporate retreats and community-focused concepts has established itself in the Berlin area, and its founders now have their sights set on bigger things. The venture brings together a team of former hoteliers from chain hotels, co-living spaces and hostels. They are securing funding through alternative channels.
This year, MIPIM in Cannes was overshadowed not only by the war in Ukraine, but also by the massive and unpredictable escalations in the Middle East and their consequences.
The Swiss People's Party announced its intention to prevent the Swiss population from growing to 10 million. According to the party, this would lead to chaos. HotellerieSuisse has now taken a clear stance on the initiative.
The German hotel industry is strongly opposed to a rather strange initiative: Airbnb is contributing to a joint fund with the German Tourism Association (DTV) that aims to "direct tourist demand specifically to rural areas" and thus "strengthen the economic base of small communities".
