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Berlin. The German market for oceanic cruises continues to grow dynamically: In 2017, 8.4% more Germans travelled on water than in the previous year. And the development of river cruises is just as promising in Germany: The travel agents sold more premium than standard cruises for the first time.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): AccorHotels/Mercure Calambrone, B&B/Spain, Best Western/Italy, Fontenay Hamburg/Opening, Hilton/Garden Inn Frankfurt, H-Hotels/Whitman, IBB/Eichstaett, Invesco/Sales, Kempinski/Muscat, Leading/Members, Motel One/Innsbruck, NH Collection/Italy, Pierre & Vacances/Mallorca, Rezidor/Park Inn Vilnius, TUI/Cruises, VP Hoteles/Madrid.

Venice. It was the worst year since 2010: In 2017, the Italian cruise industry recorded a steep decline, evidenced by the figures collected by Risposte Turismo in its traditional annual report "Speciale Crociere". From the global perspective, the European cruise ship industry is generally losing ground.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): AccorHotels/SO/, Adina/Europe, Alpitour/Verkauf, Bulgari/Paris, Center Parcs/Allgaeu, Dorint/HR Group, Hilton/Belgrade, Hilton/Curio Reykjavik, H2 Hotel/Mainz, Hyatt/Unbound Europe, Jumeirah/Abu Dhabi, Maritim/Stettin, Meeting Point/Brands, Meliá/ME Sitges, Moevenpick/Expansion, Nicolaus/Il Gabbiaono, Union Investment/Portland, Valtur.

London. In 2017, Europe was the global leader in terms of growth in the hospitality industry – also predicting ongoing growth in 2018. Good prospects also for the hotel value in Europe – investors' confidence remains high. Only the global pipeline is driven by the US and China; both countries fuel 61% of the world. STR, HVS und Lodging Econometrics with their latest figures.

Munich. The Munich-based Ruby Hotels lean luxury brand readying itself to take a leap abroad. On Wednesday, the hotel group announced its initial hotels in London and Zurich.

Berlin. Every year, tourism results are presented and outlook issued at the ITB. The data research company IPK, based in Munich, regularly compiles results in form of the World Travel Monitor for the World Tourism Organisation. This includes all cross-border travel with at least one overnight stay. Research in 60 countries covers around 90% of international travel demand. For the hotel industry, the current growth figures are a call to provide further beds. Fred Fetter interprets and contextualises the travel analyses put forward by IPK, RA Travel Analysis and the ADAC Travel Monitor.

Berlin. Deutsche Hospitality presented its fourth brand at the IHIF in Berlin. It's a soft brand, which will first expand in German-speaking Europe, and later internationally. The company is also considering a budget brand. Insiders already know the name Maxx.

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Milan. In the context of the recent hotel chain analysis for Italy, carried out by Horwath HTL and presented at Bocconi University, several investors and operators revealed their plans for Italy.