STR: Preliminary May data for Berlin hotels
STR's preliminary May 2018 data for Berlin, Germany, indicates mostly negative performance. Based on daily data from May, Berlin reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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S. Carson Booth has been appointed as CEO at SnapShot GmbH
SnapShot GmbH announces Mr. S. Carson Booth has joined as CEO to lead the company into its next stage of growth. Booth brings over 25 years of hospitality technology experience and is the former global vice president of property technology at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where he led a diverse global team managing the strategy, innovation and operations of associate- and guest-technology. He also concurrently served as general manager of Starwood's international licensing company, and previously as vice president IT EMEA.
STR: Preliminary March data for Berlin hotels
STR's preliminary March 2018 data for Berlin, Germany, indicates slight performance growth driven by high demand. Based on daily data from March, Berlin reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
HVS Market Pulse: Berlin - In Search of ADR Growth
This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Berlin, Germany. It discusses recent tourism trends, challenges encountered in pushing average rate and provides a summary of the extensive hotel pipeline.
By Arlett Hoff and Dayk Balyozyan
Tina Yu of KSL Capital Partners honored with ISHC Young Leader Award at IHIF
Tina Yu, Senior Vice President of KSL Capital Partners was awarded the prestigious ISHC Young Leader Award at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) with an audience of over 2000 senior leaders from 80 countries worldwide. The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) presented Yu the award in partnership with Questex Hospitality Group, the organizers of the IHIF conference.
Richard Engelmayer has been appointed as General Manager at Steigenberger Hotel Berlin (Los Angeles Platz)
A management change is in the pipeline at the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin on Los Angeles Platz near the Kurfürstendamm. Gondra Wettley, who recently received a "General Manager of the Year Award" from Deutsche Hospitality in recognition of her outstanding achievements, will depart to enjoy a well-deserved retirement before the end of the year. So as to facilitate as smooth a transition as possible, arrangements have already been made to appoint a successor in the person of Richard Engelmayer. Mr. Engelmayer has worked for the company for 25 years and is General Manager of the Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Frankfurt am Main since May 2013.
Gabriele Maessen has been appointed as Regional Director and General Manager at Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt
Gabriele Maessen will take over the reins at the Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt in Berlin with effect from April 2018. She will also be responsible for Steigenberger Hotels in the East Region as Area General Manager. Alongside the Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt, her remit in this latter capacity will include the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin, the Steigenberger Hotel Sanssouci in Potsdam, the Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe in Dresden, the Steigenberger Hotel Esplanade and the Maxx Hotel in Jena.
HospitalityUnited.Club brings together the who’s who of the industry in Berlin
HospitalityUnited.Club, a consortium of travel technology companies hosted an exclusive party in Berlin on 7 March, 2018. The high energy event, sponsored by Agoda, Amadeus, Fornova, InnoVel, LiveOS, Newhotel Software, Roiback, RateTiger and Sojern brought together peers from the hospitality industry at Funkturm Restaurant located in the historic Radio Tower in the German capital.
The three top stories at ITB Berlin on Thursday, 8 March 2018
ITB Berlin Daily: A look ahead to the next ITB China in Shanghai +++ Zambia emphasises the importance of developing sustainable tourism +++ Luxury lifestyle attitudes are changingThe Social Media Newsroom of ITB Berlin has online news from the world's leading travel trade show at http://newsroom.itb-berlin.de/en.
IHIF 2018 – Programme Overview
The first day of the 21st International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), taking place at the InterContinental hotel in Berlin was opened by Questex President and Chief Executive Officer Kerry Gumas. Gumas welcomed over 2,300 people to the event from over 80 countries, representing the largest delegation in the history of IHIF. Gumas highlighted that the conference programme would be split into daily themes this year. Day 1 would focus on the economics of hotel investment, Day 2 would explore the view from the C Suite and the final day would explore innovation, investment and new business opportunities.
The three top stories at ITB Berlin on Wednesday, 7 March 2018
The Social Media Newsroom of ITB Berlin has online news from the World's Leading Travel Trade Show at http://newsroom.itb-berlin.de/en.
Tourism can and should lead sustainable development: UNWTO Secretary-General opens ITB 2018
The tourism sector's role and responsibility in contributing to sustainabledevelopment on a global scale was the central message delivered at the opening of the 2018 edition of the ITB Berlin travel trade show by Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Speaking in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, tourism ministers from around the world and the leaders of the tourism sector, Mr. Pololikashvili stressed how tourism not only needs to consolidate current growth rates, but "to grow better".
ITB Buyers Circle: The meeting place for senior buyers from around the world
Hand-picked circle of international buyers with high spending power – ITB Speed Networking and evening events provide an opportunity to meet – Mecklenburg Vorpommern, the official partner of the ITB Buyers Circle and at the forefront of activities, to offer tours after the convention, starting on FridayThe meeting place for senior buyers from the travel industry: this year marks the seventh occasion that the ITB Buyers Circle will be welcoming 1,000 senior buyers from around the world who have been hand-picked based on a qualitative application procedure. Buyers from SMEs, start-ups and global players will all be taking part. Members of the ITB Buyers Circle will benefit from numerous additional services that make it easier for them to do business at the World's Largest Travel Trade Show. This includes early access to the exhibition grounds as of 8.30 a.m., use of fast lanes at the entrances and an exclusive shuttle service on the grounds. Separate rooms for appointments and workplaces with free Wi-Fi are also available at the Marshall Haus.
ITB Berlin expands the Medical Tourism segment
Even greater demand for places in the Medical Tourism segment, now in its second year – New location in Hall 21.b – Presentations and lectures on new trends and developments at the Medical Tourism Pavilion – The Health Tourism Industry Conference is the official partner
Highest number of CEOs attend IHIF 2018
Over 80 hotel company CEOs will attend IHIF 2018 taking place at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin next week. This represents the highest number of hotel company CEOs to attend the event in its 21-year history.
ITB Berlin 2018: High exhibitor demand sets the tone
The show is almost fully booked – Large increase in exhibitors from South America, the Arab countries and Asia – Travel Technology is booming – Focus on Luxury Travel
A far-reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
Key topics: Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects – Opening event will leave a zero carbon footprint for the first time
Tina Yu has been named winner of ISHC Young Leader Award 2018 at The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF)
Tina Yu, Senior Vice President at KSL Capital Partners has been announced the winner of The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) and The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) Young Leader Award 2018.
Grand Finale at ITB Berlin 2018
Nordic music and exotic dance performances await visitors to the Grand Finale of the World's Largest Travel Trade Show® – admission is free for holders of a visitor's ticket on the Sunday of ITBA spectacular conclusion to the World's Largest Travel Trade Show®: the ITB Grand Finale on Sunday, 11 March 2018 will be the official final event of ITB Berlin, featuring dance performances from Zambia, Malaysia and the Dominican Republic. From 3.30 to 5 p.m., together with a host of different cultures, exhibitors, guests and visitors will be celebrating a spectacular ending to the 52nd ITB Berlin. Mary Amiri, the award-winning event and television presenter, will moderate the colourful programme of events which is traditionally organised by exhibitors. Admission is free for holders of a visitor's ticket on the Sunday of the show.
IHIF 2018 Launches the IHIF Hotel Tech Hub
Technology permeates every aspect of the hospitality industry. To reflect this wide spread prevalence and demonstrating their commitment to delivering a relevant and topical event, the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) are launching the IHIF Hotel Tech Hub, new for 2018.