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Maria Pütz-Willems
Maria Pütz-Willems

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Cash flow is King. Hotel operators are the focus of credit checks - a consequence of the ongoing insolvencies in Germany. This turns the tables again: Those who scaled up the fastest in the past secured market share and did not (or no longer) care about profitability. Now, financiers are becoming more conservative again. Capital discipline is the new buzzword. Our financial expert Beatrix Boutonnet explains in detail how the screws have continued to turn. It's time to say bye-bye to the boom.

The desire for value-add and core assets may remain, but success lies in many subtleties, as the Omnam Group is also making clear to us today. The financially strong Israeli investor and developer has chosen Italy as its core market.

The Middle East will now also experience what capital discipline means - and perseverance. In their forecast for the region, the WTTC and other data analysts talk about alarming negative figures. Just one: Revenue losses are expected to stand at around $600 million per day in the current year. The Iran conflict is now even being mirrored in Switzerland and other countries. We have compiled some new examples. ... More

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Cash flow is king

HI+Cash flow is king

New rules in hotel financing: Operators in focus

Capital discipline is the new buzzword. Until now, speed was more important to the hotel industry than profitability. That's over now. The hotel market is once again in a phase of structural realignment. The pressure from the market is great. Operators are the focus of the credit check.

Italy's culture and art to attract global brands

HI+Italy's culture and art to attract global brands

The Israeli Omnam Group has found its core destination

Italy's appeal remains strong – and is currently attracting Israeli developer and investor Omnam Group. The financially strong company sees itself as a bridge between global brands and Italian craftsmanship.

Without orientation in the digital web

HI+Without orientation in the digital web

AI makes finding jobs in hotels for trainees even harder

Artificial intelligence is changing the search for trainee positions. For young people, finding hotels online is difficult, often due to the search logic. The number of unplaced trainees is increasing. A training professional provides background information and useful strategies.

Sustainability and technology hand in hand

Sustainability and technology hand in hand

The HITT program is there : Enjoy in-depth content and the talk with the experts

With so much hostile noise about sustainability and extraordinary claims about technology the 2026 HospitalityInside Think Tank is a perfect opportunity to check the temperature in the market. A rarity indeed in our increasingly polarised world. The HITT program is here! Register, join us and boost performance in your company. On 11/12 May in Brussels.

Iran conflict: Consequences for tourism are already massive

HI+Iran conflict: Consequences for tourism are already massive

The ongoing Iran conflict is having a widespread impact on tourism, from the Middle East to Switzerland and Southeast Asia. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the affected Arab region will lose around 600 million dollars in revenue per day this year. Hotel prices are falling dramatically.

MIPIM 2026: glitz, glamour and the sudden ESG "S"

HI+MIPIM 2026: glitz, glamour and the sudden ESG "S"

This year, MIPIM in Cannes was overshadowed not only by the war in Ukraine, but also by the massive and unpredictable escalations in the Middle East and their consequences.

First hotel bookings via the ChatGPT hotel app

HI+First hotel bookings via the ChatGPT hotel app

The first hotel booking is now being made directly via ChatGPT – via an app. The AI-powered system is encouraging hotels to establish a direct connection with travellers in the AI search results. And Hilton is currently working on its own AI planner.

Wyndham & Co: How does AI drive long-term returns?

HI+Wyndham & Co: How does AI drive long-term returns?

Owners, investors and developers welcome AI, but increasingly need guidance on how to translate its use into long-term returns. Wyndham has been testing the waters.

"Chaos Initiative" Switzerland: Image at risk

HI+"Chaos Initiative" Switzerland: Image at risk

The Swiss People's Party announced its intention to prevent the Swiss population from growing to 10 million. According to the party, this would lead to chaos. HotellerieSuisse has now taken a clear stance on the initiative.

VIP News from 13.3.2026

HI+VIP News from 13.3.2026

Roland Fasel / Laurent Choain / Neetu Mistry / Ingo Burmester, Markus Lewe, Sebastian Spratte, Christian Grage, Frank Seedorff, Andreas Pospiech / Vito Alesi / Giuseppe Fornillo / Francesco Giovannelli / Yoji Noda, Alexander Bosch / Marcel Kühnöl / Peter Wirbelauer

News Mix from 13.3.2026

HI+News Mix from 13.3.2026

Accor/Troisdorf, Aethos Milan/Milan, Africa/Pipeline, Amstel 111/Amsterdam, Apex Alliance/Orio al Serio, Baglioni Hotels/Forte dei Marmi, B&B/Mittenwald, Como/Saint-Tropez, Companion Hospitality Group/Vienna, Dormero/Stralsund, Garibaldi/Ostuni, Hyatt/Lisbon, Koncept Hotels/Gut Panker, LyvInn/Frankfurt, Minor/Córdoba, Nena/KanAm, RBB/Berlin, Savills/Eastdil, Schloss Meseberg/closure, Toscana Resort Castelfalfi/Montaione, Xenia Hôtellerie Solution/Viterbo

Rural tourism: Airbnb & DTV join forces

HI+Rural tourism: Airbnb & DTV join forces

The German hotel industry is strongly opposed to a rather strange initiative: Airbnb is contributing to a joint fund with the German Tourism Association (DTV) that aims to "direct tourist demand specifically to rural areas" and thus "strengthen the economic base of small communities".

Lawsuits against Booking: Another win for the hotel industry

HI+Lawsuits against Booking: Another win for the hotel industry

For eleven years, a single hotel has been fighting for the entire industry. Now things are getting tougher for Booking.com after the private hotel Wikingerhof won its second case before the German Federal Court of Justice. Even if this is not yet the final victory, it may already influence the pending decision in the European class action lawsuit involving around 15,000 hotels.

Unauthorised data sharing? Hotel chains in UK under investigation

HI+Unauthorised data sharing? Hotel chains in UK under investigation

On 24 February 2026, the British competition authority launched an investigation into the Hilton, IHG and Marriott hotel chains and the hotel information service and data analyst CoStar. 

European hotel investment market remains on track

HI+European hotel investment market remains on track

Investor confidence is returning to the hotel market. The transaction volume on the European hotel investment market reached more than 27 billion euros in 2025, comprising more than 1,050 hotels with a total of 133,400 rooms. This represents an increase of 23% compared to 2024 and 28% above the 10-year average.

HospitalityInside Think Tank HITT

Understanding resources, linking them to innovation

Understanding resources, linking them to innovation

Gut feeling is no longer a resilience strategy; numbers count – networked data. And experience, best practices. The HospitalityInside Think Tank 2026 examines how technology and innovation are fundamentally recalibrating the operational performance of hotels and reducing real estate risks. The first three catalysts are here: Misa Labarile from the EU Commission, Nicolas Guichard from the Japanese architecture firm KKAA and Marc Zornes from Winnow in the USA.

"Driving Performance in a Disrupted World"

"Driving Performance in a Disrupted World"

The 9th HospitalityInside Think Tank will take place on May 11/12, for the second time in Brussels. Delve deeper into the chances of success for sustainable resources in these difficult times! This drives performance. Best practice proves it. Top-class experts will analyse supply, architecture & design, food waste, robots & managers with you. And experience live in the group what your AI profile looks like and how AI guides you to an early warning system. The registration form is ready.

Plenty of room for creativity and explosive ideas

Plenty of room for creativity and explosive ideas

Sustainability is when trekking tourists install solar panels in the mountains. Innovation is when a tool is intelligently combined with the human factor. A new team of moderators will shape the 8th HospitalityInside Think Tank: Prof. Graham Miller and Prof. Alexander Schmidt. In May in Brussels.

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QR "Vordenker" Award for Atlantic Grand Hotel Bremen

Strategies and employee enthusiasm lead to the right distribution path
QR "Vordenker" Award for Atlantic Grand Hotel Bremen
13.3.2026

Innovative strategies in the areas of sales, sustainability, guest and employee enthusiasm are the levers for increasing hotel profits in the future. 

Valamar sets eyes on European expansion

Valamar sets eyes on European expansion

Croatia's leading hospitality company Valamar Riviera is ready to expand in Europe – and is looking to partner with hospitality investors and owners in premier Alpine and Adriatic destinations, offering competitive leases and a full range of hospitality management services.

Valamar sets eyes on European expansion

Valamar sets eyes on European expansion

Croatia's leading hospitality company Valamar Riviera is ready to expand in Europe – and is looking to partner with hospitality investors and owners in premier Alpine and Adriatic destinations, offering competitive leases and a full range of hospitality management services.

JUNG at the Green Hospitality Conference 2026

JUNG at the Green Hospitality Conference 2026

Sustainability has become a key success factor in hotel and apartment construction. And JUNG is putting it into practice. For over 110 years, the German company has been known for pioneering product developments in the fields of lighting, shading, climate control, energy, security, and multimedia. Now JUNG is presenting itself at the first Green Hospitality Conference 2026.

QR grows with AI and 25 new hotels

QR grows with AI and 25 new hotels

AI is now also conquering the reservations and MICE segment. Online distribution specialist Quality Reservations (QR) will present the tools at ITB in March 2026. In addition, the QR hotel pool has grown by 25 properties.

News Mix overview

News Mix from 13.3.2026

HI+News Mix from 13.3.2026

Accor/Troisdorf, Aethos Milan/Milan, Africa/Pipeline, Amstel 111/Amsterdam, Apex Alliance/Orio al Serio, Baglioni Hotels/Forte dei Marmi, B&B/Mittenwald, Como/Saint-Tropez, Companion Hospitality Group/Vienna, Dormero/Stralsund, Garibaldi/Ostuni, Hyatt/Lisbon, Koncept Hotels/Gut Panker, LyvInn/Frankfurt, Minor/Córdoba, Nena/KanAm, RBB/Berlin, Savills/Eastdil, Schloss Meseberg/closure, Toscana Resort Castelfalfi/Montaione, Xenia Hôtellerie Solution/Viterbo

News Mix from 6.3.2026

HI+News Mix from 6.3.2026

753 Hospitality/Lecco, Aareal Bank/hotels, Accor/Milano, a&o/Berlin, Belvilla/New York, Club del Sole/Lake Garda, Conrad/Rome, Dajia Insurance Group/New York, ECE Work & Live/name change, Elbtower/Hamburg, GHA/Japan, Grupo Empresas Matutes/Ibiza, Hilton/New York, Kerzner/Eastern Cape, Limehome/Pipeline, LVG Hotel Collection/Alassio, Maritim/Revenue, Marriott/Pipeline, Minor/Accra, Oku/Bodrum, RoomOO/Rome, Scandic/Oslo, Six Senses/Dubai, Staycity/Munich

News Mix from 27.2.2026

HI+News Mix from 27.2.2026

Accor/Rimini, Amàre Hotels/Novo Sancti Petr, Aries/Milan, Barceló/Casablanca, Best Place Invest/Berlin, b_smart hospitality/Neuchâtel, B&B/Piacenza, Cavallino Bianco/Caorle, Centralis/Munich, COTP/Hanover, Europa-Park/Rust, Evolution Investment Fund/London, Falkensteiner/Vals, GCH/Fürth, JHSF/Milan, Marriott/Gaydon, Motel One/Frankfurt, Primestar/June Six Salzburg, R2/Fuerteventura, Ruby/Cork, R&S Immobilienmanagement/Munich, Selektion Deutscher Luxushotels/Munich, Villa Viva/Hamburg

News Mix from 20.2.2026

HI+News Mix from 20.2.2026

Adagio/Paris, Baltic Seaside Properties/Travemünde, Bulgari/Madrid, Centralis/Dusseldorf, COTP/Berlin, Dormero/Wels, Eurostars/Vienna, Garibaldi Hotels/Apulia, Grand Metropolitan/Vietnam, HNH Hospitality/Revenue 2025, IHG/Noted Collection, Ikos Resorts/Crete, Le Graal/Cortina, Lodging Economics/Middle East, Mandarin Oriental/Luxor, Minor/Portorož, Motel One/Koblenz, Nemis Hotels/Östringen, Piazza Hotels/Rimini, Radisson/Vienna, Russott/Mestre; Starhotels/Venice, The Usual Hotel/Florence, TUI/Romania, Valamar/Poreč

Marketplace

No climate protection means higher national debt

No climate protection means higher national debt
13.3.2026

The consequences of climate change come at a cost. Without additional investment in climate protection, Germany faces the prospect of much higher national debt than previously expected by 2050.

Scandic drives climate action

Scandic drives climate action
13.3.2026

Scandic has further elevated its climate ambitions now that its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company's long-term goal is to reach net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.

Germans seek culture and nature on holiday

Germans seek culture and nature on holiday
6.3.2026

Germans are travelling differently. New analysis on outbound demand shows they increasingly prioritise destinations that blend cultural heritage, natural beauty, and authentic local experiences. Europe remains the focus, with rising costs determining travel behaviour.

Hotel Yearbook: Achieving regenerative hospitality

Hotel Yearbook: Achieving regenerative hospitality
6.3.2026

We all know the buzzwords of sustainability in hospitality. But what is it that regenerative hospitality actually looks like and what work needs to be done? The publishers Prof Dr Willy Legrand, Carlos Martin-Rios and Allessandro Inversini collected articles of 28 authors in five chapters.

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Luxury is the driving force

Meliá Hotels Int. FY 2025: Premium and luxury now account for 63% of the current portfolio and 78% of the pipeline. In distribution, the Company kept strengthening its direct channels.

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Revo insolvency leaves its mark

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Q4 and FY 2025: The company closes the year with a FY net income decrease. This reflects among others the insolvency proceedings of Revo Hospitality from Germany.

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Medium-term growth ambitions confirmed

Accor Q4 and FY 2025: In a disrupted macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, the Group demonstrated once again its ability to deliver results in line with the medium-term growth ambitions announced in June 2023.

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Driven by international rooms

Choice Hotels Int. FY 2025: The global lodging franchisor delivered another year of record profitability in 2025, driven by double-digit increase in international rooms, and continued leadership in the extended-stay segment. 

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Promising start into 2026

Scandic Q4 and FY 2025: The 2025 report underlines good organic growth, solid results, and good booking situation.

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IHCL expands its brandscape

IHCL Q3 and 9 months 2025: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reported its consolidated financials for third quarter which marks the 15. consecutive record quarter.

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IHG grows with brand portfolios

IHG FY 2025: EMEAA pushes the RevPAR, and the company grows its portfolio and the number of its brands. On February 17 IHG introduced a new one.

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