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Munich. New Work is no longer an option, but must find its way into tourism, according to the tenor of a New Work conference at Munich University of Applied Sciences. The term "New Work" encompasses much more than flexible working hours and workation. Seminaris Hotels and TUI AG report on how they implement the concept in their companies. For hotels and even for regions, the topic can advance to a business model.

Salzburg. At the congress of the Austrian Hotelier Association in Salzburg, they not only celebrated but Austria's tourism industry also questioned its role as self-proclaimed "travel world champion". Other countries and dragging politics are putting pressure on the industry – either through bureaucracy or party poker such as the pressuring topic of migration and the work force. The hotel industry continues to struggle.

Paris. This week, the Accor Group announced three big news items of interest to insiders: the sale of the remaining shares in Huazhu, the new soft brand Handwritten Collection for the midscale segment and the new Accor One Living platform as a service provider for investors of mixed-use properties and branded residences. Europe's largest hotel chain is putting all its ambition into now becoming the Living driver alongside Lifestyle - again with a new brand and fewer standards.

Berlin. Turnover, bookings, overnight stays: Most key figures for the German hospitality industry point upwards compared to the previous year. But the industry is skating on thin ice. This is due, among other things, to no-shows, rising costs and Corona aid that has not yet been paid out.

Berlin/Brussels. In Germany, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will apply to large companies from 2023; the EU is also planning to introduce such a regulation, which will be much stricter. Already, many companies are critically examining both supply chains and international locations.

Berlin. The explosion of the gigantic aquarium in the lobby brought operations in the Radisson Collection Hotel in Berlin to a sudden stop. Many guests of the luxury hotel found a new home at the Park Inn Berlin. Details and background information about a disaster, which were broadcasted in the entire world.

Frankfurt. If you still want to attract people to presence events, you have to give your event an experiential and cultural character. This once again increases the value of personal encounters. In addition, participants want seamless and sustainable travel.

Berlin. The first decisions have been made, but not everything is clear yet. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the German Federal Government decided on various measures to relieve citizens as well as businesses from the sharp rise in gas and electricity costs. Among them is now also an electricity and gas price brake from 2023.

Berlin. In view of exploding costs and declining turnover, two thirds of the hospitality industry currently fear for their existence. Compared to August, this is almost 30 percentage points more, according to a Dehoga survey. The association demands speed in the relief measures and energy security announced by politicians.

Munich. With 1,887 exhibitors and nearly 40,000 participants, the Expo Real this week came close to 2019 levels. Trade fair management beamed with joy, hotel operators were smiling on the back of good autumn bookings, but the worry lines often slowly began to reappear. The show is definitely over, the industry is soberly facing reality. Worst of all is the uncertainty. All the more admirable then is the will to persevere. Such determination was reflected in the fact that around 50 exhibitors flew the hotel flag - a great signal from the industry to the outside world!