Hospitality for Insiders

New shine for the Koenigshof. Polishing the employer image.

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Dear Insider,

Today is Friday the 13th - though this is not the bad omen it’s usually taken to be. Superstition is largely alien to the industry, even if some hotels do not have a 13th floor.

The Koenigshof in Munich, which officially opened yesterday, has nine floors. The grand hotel legend is a thing of the past, 5 stars are wrapped in travertine, large windows offer fantastic views of Munich's rooftops and sights. Spanish star architect Nieto Sobejano has catapulted the traditional hotel into the modern age with cubist forms and the delicate shimmer of gold. More...

HI+Koenigshof 2.0

New owners, new building, design premiere: luxury addition in Munich

With the new Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, a grand hotel legend from Munich has presented itself in an entirely new look since yesterday: in a new straightforward, gold design of the Spanish star architect Nieto Sobejano, with only 106 rooms and the aspiration to form the new luxury trio in the Bavarian capital, together with the established Mandarin Oriental and the young Rosewood Hotel as a leisure hotel.

HI+No fear of Kununu

How hoteliers use the power of review portals

For companies in Germany, there is quite simply no way around the employer rating platform Kununu. A lively panel discussion with HR managers showed how hoteliers can deal with this both proactively and successfully. It also revealed where cooperation is still lacking.

HI+Pure motivation

New staff houses in the Alpine region - With picture gallery

In mountain regions, on lakes and in remote destinations in particular, hoteliers often don't know how to accommodate their staff. Those who can, build it themselves. Often on a grand scale, so that team apartments in many places are just as chic as the usual home. We present motivating staff accommodation houses from the Alps.

HI+

EEA launches Taskforce on sustainability standards

13.9.2024

The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) announced the launch of a global consultation led by its newly established Taskforce on Hotels & Lodging Sustainability Standards.

HI+Report: Green hotels promote business trips low on CO2

The business travel market is becoming greener. According to a recent report, companies that prioritise sustainability in their programme were able to reduce their CO2 emissions from hotel bookings by 27% in the first half of 2024.

HI+Extreme weather conditions threaten property values

Heavy rain, hail, flooding and heat increase the risks and costs for property. An analysis of German cities shows this. Only a few companies are taking this seriously.

HI+ECJ confirms billion-euro fine for Google

Google must pay a fine of 2.4 billion Euro following a judgement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The tech giant had given its own price comparison service an unlawful advantage and thus abused its dominant market position, the judges in Luxembourg ruled.

HI+Car parking: a profitable business for US hotels

In the USA, revenues from car parking drive the hotel performance. A profitable business, as a recent database analysis reveals. Resort hotels benefit most.

HI+VIP News from 13.9.2024

Massimo Brancaleoni, Amanda Elder / Christoph Mares, Amanda Hyndman / John Wagner / Craig Patterson, Jeroen Steensma / Christian Pertl / Thomas van Opstal / Paul Gründemann / Nicole Brändle / Stefan Pelkofer, Ronald Roos

HI+News Mix from 13.9.2024

Arosa Alpine Club/Arosa, B&B/Miami & Dresden, Fattal/loan, Ferretti/Rimini, Four Seasons/Morocco, Gest Group/Civitanova Marche, Habyt/loan, Holiday Inn/cooperation, Landlust/members, Liagre Hospitality/Florence, Monastica/Buggiano Castello, Pavilions/Cortina d'Ampezzo, prizeotel/rebranding, Ramada Encore/Munich, Revier/Kaprun, Staycity/Wilde London, Swissôtel/Romania, The Home Hotel/Zurich, Vienna House Easy Hotel/Vienna, voco/Stockholm, Waldhaus Flims/sale, Zeal/Exeter, Renovation Adlon Kempinski Berlin/Pool

HI+Share Price Performance of the week 5.-11.9.2024

HI+HR Group shuts down two offices

Ruslan Husry is stepping on the accelerator to turn HR Group into the largest digitally focussed multi-brand hotel operator in Europe. HRG now shuts down two offices and lays off the majority of its employees.

HI+FTI: Settlement of insolvency

Three months after filing for insolvency, one thing is clear: Europe's third-largest tour operator is being resolved. This hits employees and creditors hard.

HI+Study: AI in the property sector

The digitalisation of the real estate industry is progressing. At the same time, a recent study shows that many companies have reached a plateau in this process.

Marketplace

Germany, a nation of camping enthusiasts

Younger, more environmentally conscious, more adventurous: in recent years, the image of the average camping enthusiast has changed dramatically.

Top tourism markets in the world: USA, China, Germany

Regarding the world's most powerful tourism markets, the U.S. holds pole position, followed by China and Germany. Experts say: Tourism is not only back on track, but also set to achieve unprecedented growth.

Business trip: relaxed instead of rushed

Just sitting in the office and working is a thing of the past. Workation and bleisure travel are increasingly sought-after working models. They increase the attractiveness of companies in times of a shortage of skilled labour.

City or country, who has the most tourists?

In cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, people are groaning under the masses of tourists. Venice charges admission and Amsterdam imposes a tourist tax to control the crowds. But where do holidaymakers actually expect the most tourists per inhabitant?

Hotel industry ranks poorly with trainees

The shortage of trainees is a cross-industry issue. A recent survey has determined how satisfied young people are with their training and the companies they work for. The hotel industry does not come off well - hotel managers are among the professions with the worst ratings.

News Mix overview

HI+News Mix from 13.9.2024

HI+ News Mix from 6.9.2024

Astoria/Sanremo, Club Family/Rimini, Dertour/Expansion, Fasano Group/Sardinia, Gerstl Family Retreat/Reschensee, Gran Hotel Taoro/Tenerife, Hilton/Island, Frankfurt, IHG/Middle East, Ipartment/Leverkusen, Lindner Hotel Group/Kitzbühel, Cottbus, Magdas/Vienna, Marriott/Vevey, Yacht Ilma, Max Brown Hotels/Vienna, Minor/Maldives, Pandox/Edinburgh, Radisson/Pipeline, Revier Hotels/St. Gallen, Urbaunauts/Vienna, Zannier Hotels/Saudi Arabia, Renovations: Aroundtown/Berlin

HI+News Mix from 30.8.2024

Accor/Armenia, Algilà Ortigia Charme/Siracusa, Amaha Living/Göcek, Aman Group/Dubai, Anima Holding/Halldis, Arsenale/Taormina, B&B/Hagen, Be Mate/Italy, Bikini Hotels/Mallorca, Dormero/Weimar, BWH/Regensburg, Hilton/Munich, Hyatt/Almeriá, Mainz, IHG/Serbia, Locarno/New openings, Mangia's/Sicily, Marriott/Milan, Miiro/Paris, Moxy/Mumbai, Pandox/London, Selina/Collective, Societatea Alpin 2003/Olimp, Stayery/Cologne, Swadeshi/Campania, Lombardy, Veneto

HI+News Mix from 23.8.2024

a&o/Brighton, Accor/Düsseldorf, AKI by Adler/Brixen, Alpin Family/Hospitality Bros, ArtInvest/Holiday Inn Express Fürth, Ascott/Unlimited, Barceló/Turkey, Belmond/Comer See, Black Label/Crowne Plaza Düsseldorf, BNP Paribas/AXA Investment, BWH/Brüggen, Bzar/Taormina, Castlewood/Royal Luzern, DERTour/Calabria, Dolder Waldhaus/project stop, Dormero/Hostels, easyHotel/sale, Four Seasons/Mallorca, Greenblu/Trentino, Gruppo Una/Emilia-Romagna, Human Company/capital increase, Hyatt/Stanard Int., Hyde/London, IHG/Verno House Budapest, Marriott/Sonder, Pandox/London Portfolio, Portugal/Tourism, prizeotel/Berlin-City, Radisson/Graz/Reims/Kent, Stay Kooook/Leipzig, Terme Italia/Milan, Tivoli Portopiccolo/Sistiana, Union Investment/25hours Copenhagen, Wyndham/Dolce Barcelona/Echo Suites Debut, Zleep Hotels/Core Hospitality & H World

Expo Real

A stage for transformation

The positive response to the Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL concept shows just how important future and transformation topics currently are for the real estate industry. The new area will be located in Hall A3.

Trade fair industry on the upswing worldwide

The global trade fair industry is reporting record sales, emerging from the deep trough caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The optimistic attitude goes hand in hand with a growing willingness to invest and the need for additional staff.

First half of the trade fair business buoyant - Expo Real positive

Expo Real 2024 is starting under difficult market conditions, but still boasts seven halls, new exhibitors and two new formats. According to AUMA, the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry, the first half of the year was exceptionally successful overall for trade fairs in Germany.

The main exhibitors start in February

Share costs, multiply benefits: At Europe's most important trade fair for real estate and investments (7-9 October), the "World of Hospitality" once again invites you to join forces and create synergies. The registration phase for the main exhibitors at this year's Expo Real has begun on 7 February 2024. Pull along at early bird prices!

Content Partner

Catch-up effect in autumn

Quality Reservations: The impact of EU Football Championships and superstars

For autumn, the German distribution specialist Quality Reservations (QR) is forecasting a catch-up effect for overnight stays and events in Germany that were postponed due to the European Football Championships, mega events and, in some cases, the Summer Olympics in Paris.

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Financial Results

Increased hotel revenue, negative result

Warimpex H1 2024: Hotel revenues are growing, but the challenging environment on the property market is having a fundamentally negative impact on property valuations.

Hotel division remains stable

Aroundtown H1 2024 Solid results and an improvement in market sentiment lead to an increase in the forecast for the first half of 2024.

Moving from 10,000 to 20,000 hotels

H World Group Q2 and Interim 2024 Unaudited Financial Results: The Group and Legacy-Huazhu has achieved a remarkable 10,000-hotel milestone during the second quarter of 2024 and is ready to scale new heights, moving from 10,000+ hotels in over 1,000 cities to 20,000+ hotels in over 2,000 cities. In the second quarter of 2024, the Group was opening 567 new hotels in China.

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Strong despite challenging market environment

TUI Q3 2024: TUI Group again records double-digit growth in underlying EBIT in Q3 and confirms outlook for financial year 2024.

Stable but facing challenges

Orascom Q2 and HY1 2024: During 1H 2024, ODH (Orascom Development Holding) demonstrated robust operational and financial performance, navigating a challenging landscape marked by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and economic instability.

Balance sheets at a glance

Plain Talking

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Radical thinking

Discussion from the HospitalityInside Think Tank (HITT) 2024 in Amsterdam: The topic of sustainability has reached people. However, climate change has overtaken the implementation of sustainability strategies. There is a lack of clear standards and legislative requirements are too slow to have an impact. This is why Prof Graham Miller from Lisbon is calling for a ‘radical’ rethink - for more speed and new areas of growth.

Plain Talking: Operators and their view on customers and sustainability.

Discussion topics from HITT 2024 with statements by Dr. Renée Nicole Wagner, Corporate Director of ESG and Quality Management, Orascom Hotels Management and Prof. Graham Miller, Rodrigo Guimarães Chair of Sustainable Business at Nova School of Business and Economics, Lisbon.

Today: How can we speed up transformation?

Discussion topics from HITT 2024: Ufi Ibrahim and Anthony Williams - why transformation can only work at high speed.

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Collecting loyalty points: Germans' favourite hobby

A new study shows that Germans are collecting loyalty points more diligently than ever before. Almost two thirds (65%) of Germans have two or more loyalty cards. Five years ago, it was only just over half (52%). A full 91% of respondents use rewards to treat themselves to something nice every year.

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2.4 million points for a show in Las Vegas

Not only fans of the Ocean's Eleven film trilogy know the Bellagio Fountain, which belongs to the hotel of the same name in Las Vegas. The 40th show of the Bellagio Fountains was staged by a guest!

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80,000 free cups of coffee

Dis-loyalty, a programme developed by Ennismore, focuses on benefits and rewards for its members. In one year, members were able to enjoy around 80,000 free cups of coffee.

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Roger Federer would vote left

The idea is funny, but do you really want to sleep in this tennis ball room? The IHG Rally Room was designed on the occasion of the US Open and is dedicated to the unresolved question of whether the tennis ball is yellow or green.

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Hotel vouchers: many are never redeemed

Bought, given away, forgotten: Vouchers can be bought at the last minute and there is something for everyone. Hotel accommodation is often given as a gift, but the vouchers are often not redeemed.

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