Milan. There is only one certainty in the Italian world of uncertainty: the presence of chain hotels in Italy is still weak, but it's growing steadily. From 2013 to 2018, the number of branded properties in the country increased by 13.8%, going from 1,308 hotels, representing 3.9% of the overall national stock, to 1,488. At the same time, branded rooms rose by 14.1%: from 143,968 to 164,196. Horwath HTL presented its report "Hotels & Chains in Italy 2018" at an event organized in Milan by the Masters in Economy of Tourism at Bocconi University. Growth will be mainly guaranteed by lease and franchising agreements.

Beijing. The Chinese government is putting an end to the shopping spree in overseas markets. Since last week, Beijing has taken control over Anbang Insurance Group and is keen to sell assets. Facing serious debt burdens, competitors HNA and Dalian Wanda are also getting rid of certain assets. Since yesterday, the "sensitive" hotel sector will be restricted.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): AIDA/Expansion, Berlin-Tourism, Club Esse/Maracalagonis, Hilton Garden Inn/Adiyaman, Italy/Condotel, Marriott Golf/South-Africa, Melia/Maputo, Munich/Touris, Orascom/Sales, prizotel/Duesseldorf, Proximus/Ruby Cologne, Six Senses/Kaplankaya, Steigenberger/Hurghada, TH Resort/Hotel Planibel, Vienna House R.evo./Munich, Welcome/Ameron Euskirchen.

Nuremberg. German desire to travel remains uninterrupted: Various institutions have summarised travel behaviour over the year 2017 and have taken a look at the booking trends for 2018. The top sellers remain Spain and Greece, but Turkey has returned to the race.

Barcelona. Overall, Spain as a destination is still breaking RevPAR and occupancy records, apart maybe from Barcelona whose leadership has been challenged over the past 6 months. The city's independence crisis has cost hoteliers million of euros and 2018 remains uncertain. Madrid and Malaga are taking advantage of Barcelona's struggles.

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Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Acomhotel/Stuttgart, Augsburg/hotels, Barceló/Tenerife, Best Western/Trier, Italy, Federalberghi 2017, Ghotel/Stuttgart, Invitalia/Italia Turismo, Israel, Landal Green/Expansion, Lefay/Pinzolo, Miramare/Sanremo, Rove/Saudi Arabia, Sander/Koblenz, Sweden/ Arctic Bath, Thanos/Cyprus, Travel Charme/Lake Garda.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Antirion/Rome, Arcona/Sylt, Barcelo/Expansion, Blazon/Jakobsberg Boppard, CDS Hotels, Curio Collection/Barcelona, Four Seasons/Residences, H.n.H./Results, IGH/InterConti Fujairah, Invesco/QO Amsterdam, Jumeirah/Zabeel House Dubai, Lario/Como, Majestic/Barcelona, Mövenpick/Tunis, pentahotels/Leipzig, Rezidor/Radisson Blu Timisoara, Sani Club/Development, Smartments business/Vienna, Spain/Catalonia, Valtur/Results.

Pisa. The global travel industry has grown faster in 2017 than for several years. Travelers around the world have regained confidence and have gone on more international trips than ever, despite terrorist attacks in several destinations. North Americans and Europeans led the growth rankings. The outlook for 2018 is still positive.