The hunt for the Adlon trophy property, with or without Kempinski
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Famous names such as Adlon Kempinski trigger a media storm, particularly when the planned sale of the hotel property falls through, as happened this week. Our finance and funds specialist, Beatrix Boutonnet, remains calm and continues to analyse this complex situation. Today, she is questioning the figures relating to the return on investment. And the timing of this plan, which remains rather odd. Meanwhile, Jagdfeld, the founder of the Adlon Fund, is already celebrating his second opportunity to sell.
Change of subject: Away with boring lobbies and empty workspaces! ATworld, a subsidiary of the investor Aroundtown, has turned a quiet mega-trend into a structured membership programme: At 2,500 locations (well-known hotels, hotel chains and airport lounges), traditional business travellers and digital nomads can find workspaces ranging from relaxed to professional, as well as other amenities, all bookable via the ATworld app, along with useful benefits for guests. This is more than just a matter of optimising floor space. ... More
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The Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch has now closed completely following reports of sanctions and termination plans, as well as the operator's insolvency. A court extended the freeze on the accounts this week. It remains unclear what will happen next with the Hilton Frankfurt City Centre.
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ChatGPT will soon be subject to stricter regulations in the European Union. On Monday, the European Commission classified the well-known chatbot as a "Very Large Online Search Engine" (VLOSE). The provider now has four months to comply with the requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
An analysis of the data reveals which visitors contribute most significantly to local turnover in restaurants and hotels abroad. In Austria and Italy, the hospitality sector benefits particularly from German travellers.
A new practical paper offers guidance on the transparency obligations for AI-generated and AI-edited content—applicable to tour operators, hotels, intermediaries, and other tourism businesses since 2 August 2026—with specific guidance on images, video, text, and chatbots.
The e-money license gives Mews the regulated standing to process payments on its own infrastructure, giving hotels more control over how their money flows within the system they already run on.
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