Relief yes, transformation postponed
Two days ago, the German federal government presented a national tourism strategy – it reads like a document that wants to do everything right and, for that very reason, leaves the crucial questions unanswered.
More transparency around Revo and chains. And more from HITT.
Dear Insider,
The logic of Revo Hospitality in the last press release two weeks ago was not quite clear to me: The original 125 insolvencies under self-administration suddenly jumped to 175. Our inquiry was answered properly.
At the same time, I asked the Berlin insolvency law firm Anchor - which has no hospitality clients - whether the (Revo) procedure, which now involves five experts (lawyers), is justified and whether the measures are proportionate. Real estate expert Nicole Riedemann has shed light on a number of points.
And I can offer you even more transparency today: We have an up-to-date list of about 150 Revo companies affected, which we are publishing today. In addition, Wyndham made its first public statement about the Revo insolvency as part of its 2025 balance sheet presentation. The world's largest franchisor has invested $160 million in Revo. Was that all key money?
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