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Berlin. With the Easter holidays, the last Corona protection measures in Germany also expire. This boosts the mood, as do the reports about full gas storage facilities. The experts' assessment of the turnaround in electricity generation is somewhat more muted. Two reports link to facts and scenarios that can support all companies - including hotels - in their forecasts.
Dubai. The UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance has launched the Green Collection for its members. Out of a total of 800 hotels, almost a quarter belong to the green brand. Last year, they accounted for 49% of the total turnover.
Wiesbaden. In its latest report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns more clearly than ever before about climate change and calls for drastic measures to reduce CO2 emissions. In tourism, a lot is happening to keep travel attractive. Hoteliers are setting an example. At the ITB, the WTTC presented a verification system for hotels.
Cannes. Assessing the carbon emissions of buildings is complicated; after all, the entire life cycle of the real estate has to be examined. The Low Carbon Building Initiative, founded in 2022, presented its methodology for a seal of approval in the area of carbon footprint at this year's real estate trade fair MIPIM in Cannes.
Augsburg. Today in focus: Climate deaths / Job opportunities or -risks of climate change / Permit requirement for demolition / Trading platform for recycled plastics / Disposable and reusable cups / Nespresso coffee capsules on paper basis / Saving food via app / CO2 data influence eating behaviour / Charging while driving / Booking portal lists charging stations / Public charging stations in hotels / Car sharing for hotel guests / Sustainability-linked bond for hospitality / New sustainability certification for the industry / Survey on sustainable travel / Science centre in the hotel.
Vienna. The second time round, Austria is providing an energy cost subsidy for tourism businesses for 2023. Politics talk about relief; consultants, however, initiate an energy stress test for the upper-class hotel industry. Despite everything, the operators remain optimistic because the number of guests participating in a survey, who want to go on holidays this winter, was never as high as now.
Madrid. The environmental awareness of European travellers has increased over the past year – in that they have actually changed their behaviour with provable figures. Europe is becoming the main international benchmark, especially Germany, Italy and Spain.
London. While thousands of hospitality businesses are suffering from the current inflation and energy crisis, others are taking advantage of the situation. The industry association UKHospitality believes that some energy suppliers fail to pass on price cuts guaranteed by the government.
Frankfurt. The commercial real estate industry is in a dilemma. The demand for sustainable real estate is rising, which is also underlined by the increase in climate risk assessments by investors for their properties. But binding standards are still lacking and even existing tools for CO2 measurement are not being used.
Bansin/Usedom. Three of the 16 vacation hotels operated by Seetel Hotels in Germany are on the German Federal Network Agency's closure list. Owner and operator Rolf Seelige-Steinhoff is said to be standing by to close operations within 8 hours. The family-run company fears a chain reaction of the most negative kind: from millions in operating revenue losses to downgrades at the next credit inquiry to mouldy real estate next spring. Rolf Seelige-Steinhoff, a successful entrepreneur and excellent analyst, predicts here what could be in store. He too has been unable to obtain clear information from politicians.