The Knowland Group, a leading provider of business development solutions for the hospitality industry, announced today the opening of a new international market in Hamburg, Germany. Readers, the world's most respected hotel reader board service, is now available in Hamburg and many other new cities across the world.
Bernd A. Zängle, an experienced hotel manager who has just completed a long stint in charge of the Graf Zeppelin in Stuttgart, will be taking over as Director at the Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg with effect from 1 January 2012.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces that it will introduce its wellness brand, Westin Hotels & Resorts, to Hamburg. The new Westin Hamburg Hotel will open in 2012 under an agreement between Starwood and its joint venture partner, Arabella Hospitality Group. The hotel is designed by world-renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron as part of the highly anticipated Elbe Philharmonic complex, Europe's most ambitious development projects. Expected to become a cultural and architectural landmark, this urban development will also include luxury residences and a multitude of culinary, cultural and nightlife options all set in the heart of upscale HafenCity.
Starwood today announces that it will introduce its wellness brand, Westin Hotels & Resorts, to Hamburg. The new Westin Hamburg Hotel will open in 2012 under an agreement between Starwood and its joint venture partner, Arabella Hospitality Group. The hotel is designed by world-renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron as part of the highly anticipated Elbe Philharmonic complex, Europe's most ambitious development projects. Expected to become a cultural and architectural landmark, this urban development will also include luxury residences and a multitude of culinary, cultural and nightlife options all set in the heart of upscale HafenCity.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg (Germany) shows-off its modern new look. The complete renovation of the largest and highest hotel in the Hanseatic city has now been completed – the hotel offers its guests 556 rooms as well as suites, featuring three different designs, and a 2,122m2 conference area with a ballroom and two additional event locations – one of which is located on the top floor of the hotel with a spectacular view over Hamburg.
According to the latest city review by Christie + Co, using data provided by STR Global, Hamburg hotels recorded a 3.1% decrease in RevPAR during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Preliminary figures for April suggest that this downward trend is continuing with a further 18.2% drop in RevPAR compared to the previous year. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and ranks amongst the country’s most popular city break destinations, attracting a balanced mix of business and leisure travellers. Home to the second largest harbour in Europe, Hamburg is often referred to as ‘The Gateway to the World’ and is also considered the German capital of musicals. In addition, the borough of St. Pauli, including the famous Reeperbahn area, as well as the Hamburg Harbour Birthday Festival and many international trade fairs and exhibitions, attract millions of business and leisure guests annually.
Scandic is to build a new hotel in Hamburg, Germany's second city. The 325-room hotel, which will be part of a high-profile new development area, containing also apartments and office space, is a key element in the hotel chain's strategy of growth in Europe.