A new Hotel Yearbook, a moving interview, and ten things worth knowing: ITB Berlin 2026, Day Two
Day two coverage of ITB Berlin highlights live AI booking demos, regenerative hospitality debate, and production-ready hotel automation systems.
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MOVE at ITB Berlin: A Category-Defining Shift in Hotel Technology Architecture
Shiji's MOVE platform unifies PMS, POS, payments and guest systems into a single mobile environment, enabling staff to perform all functions from any location without changing devices.
ITB Berlin 2026, Day One: Ten Things That Actually Stood Out
Coverage from ITB Berlin highlights the "toggle tax" hoteliers pay when staff switch between multiple systems during guest interactions.
StepStone and Proprium’s a&o Hostels acquires former office in central Berlin for conversion into Europe’s largest hostel
The €40 million conversion will create a 2,500-bed flagship property near Checkpoint Charlie, part of a&o's €500 million expansion backed by StepStone and Proprium.
Bookboost Launches AI Agent Powered by Guest Data, Bringing Personalised Autonomous Service to Hospitality
The AI Agent uses unified guest profiles from Bookboost's CDP to provide personalized responses across multiple channels, resolving common conversations in about five seconds.
Mews raises the bar at ITB Berlin with high-performance hospitality and agentic AI innovation
The company will debut AI-powered rooming lists at ITB following a $300 million funding round and acquisition of housekeeping platform Flexkeeping.
The Dean Berlin Now Open
The Dean, the independent lifestyle hotel brand renowned for creating character-rich, design-driven hotels, makes its German debut with the launch of The Dean Berlin in February 2026. Marking the brand's first international property outside Ireland, the 81-room hotel brings The Dean's signature irreverent spirit to Charlottenburg, one of Berlin's most storied and creative districts.
At ITB Berlin 2026, LodgIQ Will Show How AI Can Turn Revenue Managers into Commercial Strategists
LodgIQ will demonstrate its AI Wizard revenue intelligence platform at ITB Berlin 2026, combining generative AI with analytics to help revenue managers make faster commercial decisions.
HotelRunner to Highlight AI-Powered Automation and Fintech-Enabled Distribution at ITB Berlin 2026
The company will showcase its AI-powered platform and fintech distribution solutions at Hall 9, Stand 217a from March 3-5, 2026.
AMANO Group Completes Rapid Digital Transformation with Mews, Redefining Hospitality Across its Entire Portfolio
The Berlin-based group deployed Mews across 12 properties in six months, reducing administrative workload by 85% through digital-first solutions.
Booking.com vs. Berlin Court: The parity story every hotelier needs to know
Berlin court ruled Booking.com's rate parity clauses violated competition law, awarding damages to 1,000+ German hotels and potentially reshaping OTA relationships industry-wide.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Young Leader Award at Questex’s IHIF EMEA
ISHC seeks nominations for professionals 35 or younger who demonstrate emerging leadership and impact in the hospitality sector.
a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
The deal adds Schulz's 1,000-bed Berlin property and experienced founders to a&o's EUR 500 million expansion plan across European cities.
Four Seasons Announces Highly Anticipated Opening in Germany with Luxury Hotel in Berlin
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and prominent European hotel developer Gruppo Statuto announce plans to transform Berlin's historic Hotel de Rome into a Four Seasons experience, opening in late 2027. This opening marks the return of Four Seasons to Berlin after 20 years.
Habyt Expands in Berlin with Upcoming Opening at DOXS NKLN
Habyt, the global leader in flexible housing solutions, is expanding its presence in Berlin with the upcoming opening of DOXS NKLN, a project developed by Trockland in collaboration with architecture studio GRAFT.
Yvonne op de Hipt has been promoted to Hotel Manager at NYX Hotel Berlin Köpenick
Yvonne op de Hipt has been managing the Hotel Berlin Köpenick by Leonardo Hotels since December 2023. Under her leadership, the hotel was successfully transformed into the NYX Hotel Berlin Köpenick by Leonardo Hotels, which celebrated its opening in May 2025. Ms. op de Hipt was formerly Operations Manager at the Mövenpick Hotel Berlin and has gathered comprehensive knowledge of the upscale city hotel sector via a series of management roles. Her energy, organisational talent and people skills make her the ideal appointment for the lifestyle concept of NYX Hotels. She is also fired by adrenaline and by creative gastronomy.
Falk Bartels has been appointed as General Manager at The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz – Leonardo Limited Edition
The Posthouse Berlin - Leonardo Limited Edition, which opened on 1 September 2025, has created a new premium segment highlight in the hospitality sector in Berlin. After undergoing extensive modernisation works over recent months, the hotel now combines the historical flair of the former post office building in which it is housed with an individual character and modern levels of comfort. The company was able to secure the services of Falk Bartels as General Manager.
Hyatt celebrates the opening of Me and All Hotel Berlin East Side
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrated today the opening of Me and All Hotel Berlin East Side, marking a significant milestone in Hyatt's strategic expansion of its brands across Europe's most popular travel destinations. Nestled in the Friedrichshain district, known for its cultural diversity, historic buildings, and lively atmosphere, the hotel connects guests to the city's commercial pulse and local experiences, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure stays.
Step Inside Design Hotel's Bold New Headquarters
With a visionary design by the young Berlin-based studio RHO, Design Hotels unveils its new headquarters in an evolving district of the German capital. The top-floor space features unique design pieces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city —all of which combines to create an inspiring, forward-looking, and light-filled space for the brand to call home.
The Posthouse Berlin Opening on 1 September – Leonardo Hotels Brings the Limited Edition Concept to the German Capital for the First Time
The rebranding and opening of the Posthouse Berlin - Leonardo Limited Edition on 1 September 2025 will create a new jewel in the upscale hotel sector for the German capital. The former Crowne Plaza® Berlin - Potsdamer Platz has undergone extensive renovations in recent months to transform it into a stylish hotel operating under the Leonardo Limited Edition Hotel brand with an historic soul, an individual character and modern levels of comfort.