An industry caught between mistrust and motivation
Dear Insider,
Since the recent headlines about Revo and the break-up of the company this week, we have been contacted by owners who do not trust the insolvency proceedings. If any other owners or (potential) operators have anything to share on this matter – in confidence, of course – then you know where to find me. Everyone is now waiting to find out the names of the five groups that wish to operate the 120 hotels in future. In the meantime, we are continuing our research.
To change things up a little, today we're bringing you entertainment from Mews, home of the mavericks. At its annual "Unfold" event in Amsterdam, the software company first brought a quirky solo guitarist onto the stage, followed by a cartoonist who coaxed "the child" out of the 700-strong audience and sketched their emotions and dreams. This paved the way for the great 'magic' of the hotel industry, which still embodies the unconventional, but no longer lives it. The receptionist is the one who shapes that first impression; it's just that they've been trained out of being creative. It's just wonderful to see how man and machine come together here. Mews is redefining "AI" (Artificial Intelligence) – as "Authentic Interaction" (AI). Sarah Douag was delighted. ... More
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German Volksbanken's bad bank took on a record amount of non-performing loans in 2025. This safeguard system is working. It could also help the German hotel industry in these worrying times.
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The hospitality industry must also protect itself against Greenwashing. With the "EmpCo" directive, the EU is also forcing hotels to stop making misleading sustainability claims from the end of September 2026. This applies to brochures, menus, marketing and websites. Insiders from F&P will be offering practical advice in free webinars in June/July.
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