The grand plans presented by Gorgeous Smiling Hotels (GSH) exactly one year ago could not be implemented as quickly as expected. Now, the course has been set. Among other things, the new strategy involves switching from full service to tech-hotels with less service and fewer staff. Managing Director Andreas Erben provides the details.

154 out of 178 insolvent hotels of the Revo Hospitality Group have by now largely been handed over to international hotel groups and investors, according to reports. For some hotels, it could take even longer. We’ve done our own research. Not everything is transparent by any means.

Fake accommodation listings, identity fraud and phishing: the European Commission is investigating whether Booking.com is doing enough to tackle fraudsters. Brussels is also scrutinising transparency in advertising.

Alpitour World/Aosta Valley, Brawo/Hanover, Comer Group/Neu-Isenburg, Deutsche Zinshaus/Frankfurt, Dunton/Knoydart, Essendi/Hamburg, Frankenblick Hotelbetriebs/Masserberg, GoldenBridge/Vienna, Homaris/Dresden, JP Immobilien/Port de Sóller, Kempinski/Berchtesgaden, Leonardo/Regensburg, LFPI/Zurich, LVMH/Costa Smeralda, Motel One/Frankfurt, MCR Property Group/London, Minor/Milan, Numa/Rome, Ora Hospitality/Mykonos, Pandox/Copenhagen, Premier Inn/Cork, Quality Lodgings/Malente, Romantik/Boppard, The Webster/London, Toskana/Hassoun, Union Investment/Manchester, You Famille Hôtelière/Paris

Ulrich Ponty / Niki Manou-Andreadis // Hakan Ozel / Friedrich von Schönburg, Gaye Gibson, Sam Cooper / Lars Ziegler, João Gonzaga / Gernot Porcher / Franziska Pfaff / Carsten Willenbockel / Alexander Prüss, Lisa Ruhrig

Ads that appear to lead to a hotel's own website send guests to a third-party seller that charges more. The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing to act against Priceline, over this practice. Consumers in both the US and Europe are affected.

Independent hotels still account for most of the available rooms in the DACH region. In Germany, branded hotel rooms represent already 45% of the overall supply, while in Switzerland and Austria brand penetration is even lower, at 36% and 21%. And there are more differences between the countries.

With overnight stays remaining stable and turnover rising slightly, operating results are also falling in Austria. ÖHV President Veit is calling for tangible relief.

The Alpine holiday hotel sector in Tyrol, South Tyrol and Bavaria is heading towards the end of the summer season 2026. Shifts within the season are becoming apparent. Occupancy rates lack momentum, though prices can still be maintained in some cases.

The business travel sector is optimistic about rising volumes and turnover – and continues to face major changes, particularly driven by AI. A recent study has examined the impact of AI on corporate travel management and developed four future scenarios. These can be envisaged as strategic options for virtually any sector.

In hotel interiors, design that stands the test of time is essential. It is particularly evident with elements that remain visible at all times – such as switches, sockets and control panels – just how important a clear, consistent system is. The history of JUNG’s LS range began in 1966 with a design that remains as relevant today as ever.

Geopolitical shifts, climate change, evolving guest expectations: international tourism is changing rapidly. For the hotel industry, the priority now is to identify developments early and act strategically. Put simply, there is a clear need to talk.

Sometimes, the best answers to the challenges facing the hospitality industry lie outside the sector itself. This is exactly where Markus Milz comes in. The highly sought-after coach will open the QR "Redebedarf" event on 22 October 2026 with a keynote speech. He brings a dual perspective to the stage.

For many hotel guests, smartphones, tablets and laptops are an essential part of their travel kit. It is therefore important to have easily accessible sockets that cater for different power requirements whilst being intuitive to use. With the PD 60 USB charger and SCHUKO® sockets featuring an integrated USB-C port, JUNG combines convenient charging with a consistent design for the electrical installation.

The German hotel market is undergoing profound change. Whilst traditional business travel segments are suffering because of economic developments, new opportunities are simultaneously emerging in international source markets.

In the first half of 2026, the German online distribution specialist QR Quality Reservations secured 19 new partner hotels and increased its business travel turnover by 26.6 percent. The first hotels are already implementing the new AI agent in their day-to-day operations. 

The topic of AI dominates today's media. How is AI changing our society, the economy, education, healthcare, and our jobs? Where does its use make sense? Will AI solve everything? Is it taking away jobs or creating new ones? The race is on …

Stylish and long-lasting hotel interiors are created through design concepts that stand the test of time. Timeless design is particularly valuable for permanently visible elements such as switches and sockets.