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Hoteliers: Mandatory testing under 2G+ rules ruins Christmas business
When a plus turns into a minus
9.12.2021

Wiesbaden. Business has become brutally tough, the authorities are using hoteliers and restaurateurs for the purposes of public control, revenues are plummeting more dramatically than a year ago, yet almost every hotel group wants to avoid closures. The German hotel industry is suffering a massive hit from the new corona rules under the 2G and 2G+ regimes. How do the groups handle the challenge? Deutsche Hospitality, HR Group, Ruby Hotels, B&B, Premier Inn and Dorint report.

Ingrid Hartges, Dehoga, on complicated, unpredictable German politics
This is (not) the way forward
2.12.2021

Berlin. On Wednesday, Ingrid Hartges was still holding in her hands a draft bill from the "traffic light" coalition, which stated that there would be no closures of restaurants and no bans on overnight stays. 24 hours later - yesterday - the second part of this sentence was no longer true. Across party lines, the 16 minister-presidents were suddenly in agreement: the "full" toolbox must be available. The Dehoga Managing Director on the current, unmotivating situation shortly before Christmas.

 

How countries react in the stress of the 4th wave - New lockdowns coming?
Corona chaos is everywhere
25.11.2021

Berlin/Brussels. The fourth wave of Corona is rolling unchecked across Europe. Almost every country is fighting massive increases in infection and hospitalisation rates. A short foray through the chaos - and 14 lines about the future of tourism in the new German government paper. That is sheer mockery. This industry must finally stand up, together and across borders.

What's driving short-term rental in Europe?
4.11.2021

Brussels. Almost 30% of EU residents have booked a room in a private residence, or an apartment or house via a sharing economy platform. But who are the heavy users? Who is still restrained? And who are the typical hosts?

Hotels are closing due to staff shortages - Others benefit from a 4-day week
Less and less service
4.11.2021

Salzburg. Staff shortages are forcing people to get creative, at least on the entrepreneurial side. Yet cost-cutting measures in the wrong area annoy guests, as the practical examples we bring you today make abundantly clear. On the other hand, the 4-day working week is no problem. Not even legally. But far too few hoteliers are making use of this useful work-life balance tool. Positive example: the Hotel Aviva in Austria. It has been practising a 4-day work week since 2018.

Kempinski about the CEO change: "The matter is closed"
21.10.2021

Geneva. In mid-September, the Kempinski Group announced that the Supervisory Board of Kempinski AG had prematurely extended Bernold Schroeder's mandate as Chairman of the Management Board of Kempinski AG and confirmed his role as CEO of the Kempinski Group. With this announcement, the company has now drawn a line under the recent leadership change, which began with the surprising departure of CEO Martin Smura on 10 December 2020. A review.

Expo Real talk: The hotel industry must adapt to the new diverse landscape
Every trend has its countertrend
14.10.2021

Munich. "What's left of hotel DNA after the pandemic?" A lot - and a lot of it is new. There's a desire to forget to pain of corona, and the growing optimism of a recovery of the market is accompanied by new opportunities and trends. Six established hoteliers and newcomers whetted investors' appetites for the new diversity with their insights and concepts.

Germany discusses, increases pressure and forecasts improve
23.9.2021

Berlin. On 1 November 2021, the German government will make use of a paragraph that denies wage payments to the unvaccinated in case of quarantine. In addition, the country continues to debate intensively about the sense or nonsense of 2- or 3-G regulations. But at least there are now hopeful economic forecasts for the hospitality industry.

Oyo can't verify its data – US Hotels chain ranking remains stable
Kicked out of the ranking
26.8.2021

Chicago. The ranking of the world's largest hotel chains by number of rooms shows virtually no change for the top ten, according to the American Hotels Magazine's latest edition. However, the editors have chosen to exclude the hitherto fast-expanding Indian upstart, Oyo, from the ranking.

allsun rule: USP or discrimination?
15.7.2021

Düsseldorf. The German tour operator Alltours will exclusively welcome vaccinated or recovered guests in its allsun hotels from the winter season onwards. Hoteliers distance themselves from it. And the government wants to rethink its risk ratings.

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