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Market shakeouts, new international white label operators, up-and-coming regional operating companies - all in all, an increasing confusion of brands: For hotel investors in Germany, the search for operators is obviously becoming increasingly difficult. What do consultancies say to this?
Alessandro Gambino and his sister Sabrina Gambrino-Kreindl shake their heads in unison: no, there is no breakfast at Gambino Hotels, just classic accommodation. In 2017, a multi-million-pound facility management company came knocking on their door. They are now expanding with an urban lifestyle economy brand, city hotels and smart hotels in the countryside.
A new report for Europe warns governments against further increases in tourist and value added tax. Job losses could be massive.
For hotel groups, a balanced contract mix has so far been a guarantee of success. Then the shift to asset light and franchise began. In the current ongoing crisis, many critical issues are popping up: misused key money, contracts that are far too long, brand inefficiency... A passionate discussion at Expo Real.
Savings are currently sought at all levels. Sales price and purchase price are too far apart. Very few operators are currently able to appeal to investors or to banks. Austrian Alpine hotels are no longer marketable. How do you share the risks? What else is possible? A "zero profit" discussion at Expo Real Munich.
In 2024, the fees a hotel owner paid to support their brand's guest loyalty program continued to grow at a relatively strong rate. During the year, the annual growth fees exceeded the increases in brand royalty payments, as well as the brand marketing and reservation assessments.
In the sixth consecutive year of crisis, Motel One and B&B Hotels continued to hold their top positions in the Treugast Investment Rating 2025. But there were also clear losers and a well-deserved Special Award. The biggest challenge for everyone is the current economic situation.
How safe are hotel buildings? The risk of disasters in hotels due to uncertainty is prompting people with appropriate technical expertise to introduce regular techichal Due Diligence for hotels in future. Are new, additional standards now being created that are checked every five years?
Hospitality connects people. It brought together the founder of the rapidly expanding, little-known Munich-based Cocoon Hotels group with a very well-known Austrian hotelier. Both entrepreneurs know how to do business without selling their souls. A background conversation about the family network.
Major brands have doubled their portfolios since 2014 to an average of 24 brands each in 2024. Additional brands do not necessarily result in stronger RevPAR performance, reveals an international analysis.