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Augsburg. The rainy summer shortly cast a cloud over vacationers' moods on the coasts of Germany, but nonetheless, the seaside resorts in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein remain attractive resort destinations in the long run. Meanwhile, a competition between these two federal states seems to be in the offing. In Schleswig-Holstein, numerous new mega resorts have been announced, while Mecklenburg-West Pomerania is struggling with decreasing numbers of visitors despite growing bed capacities.
Munich. All topics and participants for the 10th "Hospitality Industry Dialogue" at the commercial real estate trade show, EXPO REAL are now established. In three weeks, on Tuesday, October 4, around 25 experts in the international hospitality branch will meet to discuss top subjects - from CEO & owner relationships up to refinancing and from Asian chains in Europe up to hostels, budget and midscale hotels. The discussion groups will look into the future regarding the Green City Index and Reputation Management through Social Media. Both influence the value of a piece of real estate. A new addition will come along with a lecture on the concept of the Almdorf Seinerzeit, one of the most successful cottage villages in Europe. The hotel conference will be found in the "Special Real Estate Forum" in Hall C2.
Hannover. Beginning in the Winter Season 2011/12, the tour operator, TUI, will offer package tours with flights within Germany - namely to Rostock and Usedom Island in the North.
Bucharest. During the past years, the Romanian economy as well as the hotel industry within the country have journeyed through mountains and valleys. Good and bad news are both in the mix, but the location is slowly stabilising. Moreover, large international chains have Romania in their sights. Nevertheless, their success critically depends on the comprehensive rebirth of Romania as a tourist destination. There are marketing plans. Admittedly: The hoteliers in Romania themselves are lacking in experience with handling crises.
Zagreb. A holiday country newly aligns itself: Before its EU entry in 2013, Croatia is trying to be the model pupil and handling it with a new seriousness and regulations although it is often against its own welfare and it is still limping behind in the matter of privatisation. Nevertheless, superficially it looks different: Due to the high regular customer share in the self-driving segment, Croatia´s tourism was guided through the recession with relative stability. In 2010, the destination achieved an overnight increase of 6.13 percent. This year, the Croatian tourism professionals even expect a record season.
New York. With the ambition of welcoming more than 50 million visitors within 2012, New York City plan to open more hotels in the next few years.
Munich. For years, the hotel conference "Hospitality Industry Dialogue" at the Commercial Real Estate Fair EXPO REAL has been one of the most popular conferences at the event. This year too, top topics will be discussed on 4 October - topics ranging from the CEO/owner relationship to refinance, and from Asian chains in Europe to hostels, budget and midscale hotels. In future, the discussion rounds will look at the Green City Index and reputation management by social media. Both influence the value of a property.
Frankfurt M. With inquiries, an overwhelming majority of MICE hotels neither question the actual needs nor the individual wishes of the client and with this, are giving away potential revenue. Whether Amsterdam, Hong Kong or New York – in regard to personal communication, the rule is predominantly radio silence. This was the study result of 167 hotels worldwide. They should have answered an email inquiry. The destructive result: 85 percent had not personally spoken with the client or had not called them. Pure failure: Locked out of luring the client with a 30,000 Euro in business order.
Paris. French holidaymakers should stay…in France this summer. More than last year, they will travel inside the country as “the arab spring” geopardize their favourite destinations: Tunisia and Egypt.
Wiesbaden/Augsburg. Hotel managers who had high expectations of the FIFA Women's World Cup have been disappointed. Realists are happy about the free marketing of their locations and slightly increased occupancy. Smaller towns mainly benefit from day tourists and are hoping for more popularity through media coverage in future.