With breathtaking views overlooking the River Spree and city skyline, Locke at East Side Gallery is situated amongst Berlin's trendiest inner-city districts Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg and Mitte.
Amid rising COVID cases and subsequent restrictions, Berlin’s hotel industry reported lower occupancy but higher room rates, according to preliminary November 2021 data from STR.
Berlin’s hotel industry reported its second-best occupancy and highest room rates of the pandemic-era, according to preliminary September 2021 data from STR.
Sascha Dalig has been at home in the hotel industry for over 25 years. Beginning with a classic apprenticeship, the trained hotel specialist has sought the way into strategic management through various positions with chains and individual hotels.
From 9 to 11 March 2022 live on the stage of the acclaimed eTravel World segment, the focus will be on how to deal with the long-term fallout of the pandemic. For this reason, ITB Berlin is now inviting papers on the key topic of Travel Technology & Sustainability. Speakers have until 31 October 2021 to secure their slot at the eTravel World.
Daniel Hunger becomes General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt in Berlin.
STR's preliminary July 2021 data shows Berlin with its highest performance levels since the start of the pandemic.
STR’s preliminary May 2021 data for Berlin hotels showed slightly higher performance compared with previous months but at overall low levels.
Dorothee Bär, Minister for Digitalisation, held a special press conference at the Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt on Monday 17 May in order to announce the start of a pilot project entitled “Digital Identities”. Ms Bär, who was accompanied by a number of representatives from trade and industry, then headed for the hotel’s reception and symbolically became the first guest to use a digital ID to check in. This process eliminates aspects such as the need to complete a paper-based registration form, thus enabling guests to save time. Safety is also enhanced because the procedure also covers check-out controls.
The Hoxton, Berlin will be located in Charlottenburg in West Berlin, a neighbourhood loved for its great food and eclectic cuisines, and just a few minutes from the popular Kurfürstendamm (Ku'damm) shopping area. The Hoxton is settling into a former hotel, which Ennismore Design Studio will be completely transforming, taking inspiration from the neighbourhood
STR's preliminary March 2021 data for Berlin hotels shows slightly better performance compared with recent months, albeit at overall low levels due to continued restrictions in Germany.
STR's preliminary January 2021 data for Berlin hotels showed slightly higher performance levels compared with the previous month but at overall low levels.
Next year the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show® will take place as an entirely virtual event. This decision was taken by Messe Berlin after weighing all the circumstances. ITB Berlin 2021 and the accompanying ITB Berlin Convention will be open to trade visitors only. The trade visitor days will take place from 9 to 12 March 2021, adding an extra day to the event.
Following a global search, TFE (Toga Far East) Hotels has announced the appointment of Simon Betty to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer, Adina Europe. The appointment comes as the Australian-owned Adina Hotels brand continues its European expansion with eight new hotel openings already confirmed for the next three years. These include openings in new markets: Vienna in Austria and Geneva in Switzerland the first time. TFE Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Antony Ritch, said TFE had significant growth ambitions for Adina Hotels, with plans for more than 50 hotels across Europe, including new markets and new countries. Simon Betty is currently Managing Director of City Quarters and Developments for UK-based commercial property developer, Hammerson - brought extensive experience in property development, expertise in large investment financial restructuring, and solid relationships across the investment and finance sectors to the table. As the Adina Europe Leadership Team, Matthias Niemeyer would continue to spearhead growth as the Director of Development, Europe and Georgios Ganitis would continue to oversee the European hotel operations as Director of Operations - Europe, both reporting to Betty, and working alongside himself and Sydney-based Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick. TFE (Toga Far East) Hotels Chairman, Allan Vidor, echoed Ritch’s sentiments, saying that with the growth opportunities in the pipeline and plans to introduce a new brand into Europe, the Board and TFE Hotels’ CEO Antony Ritch had sought a Chief Executive Officer for Adina Europe to drive growth, further develop the strong team and guest service culture, and bring together new strategic and entrepreneurial opportunities for the European business. Betty will relocate from Dublin to Berlin and is expected to start his new role in early 2021.
There has never been a hotel located so close to an airfield. The new 322-room Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin will open on schedule on 31 October 2020 to coincide with the launch of flight operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The hotel will be sited immediately alongside the main terminal building. Its Director will be Steffi Wisotzky, who has recently turned the IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof into one of the brand's most successful hotels. The landmark Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin will raise Steigenberger Hotels' presence in the German capital to three. The Hamburg-based property developer ECE was in charge of the development, leasing and realisation of the new Airport Hotel. ECE was also responsible for ensuring that the hotel was completed on schedule and that it will be ready to open at the time when the new airport is due to commence operations.
Danny Vorwerk is originally from the Netherlands, and the most recent appointments he has held have been Operations Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Amsterdam and Financial Controller Netherlands for Deutsche Hospitality. After studying for a Bachelor degree in Hotel Management at the Hogeschool Notenboom in Hilversum, Mr. Vorwerk launched his professional career by securing various positions at NH Hotels in the Netherlands and Belgium. He finally arrived at Steigenberger after roles at BCN Utrecht and as Financial Controller Europe for the Azimut Hotel Group.
STR's preliminary data for Berlin hotels showed slight improvement from April but record lows for May. Comparison with May 2019:
Steffi Wisotzky, the long-serving manager of the latter, will also be remaining with Deutsche Hospitality. Ms. Wisotzky will now head up the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin.
Ms. Schissler will be pursuing a new challenge within the company as she takes over at the IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
You might think that the managers of short-term rental properties in Berlin faced sharp pain when ITB Berlin canceled its early March event, Europe's biggest travel fair.