The Rezidor Hotel Group opens its second Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Belgium in 2017. Hasselt, the "Capital of Taste," is home to the latest addition to the Park Inn by Radisson portfolio. The high-rise hotel is located in the heart of the city center, adjacent to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Hasselt.
With the United Kingdom scheduled to officially advise the European Union next Wednesday of its intention to leave the EU, triggering two years of Brexit negotiations, Caribbean tourism officials recently undertook a mission to the European capital, Brussels, for a series of meetings with senior parliamentarians and officials in the European Parliament, the European Commission, the CARIFORUM ambassadors, and other key stakeholders and influencers.
Olivier Daguzan, head of AccorHotels’ HotelInvest division in Benelux, has also been given the role of chief operating officer for AccorHotels’ HotelInvest division in the UK.
City of the famous Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, Antwerp is the largest urban area in the Flanders region, the second most important petrochemical centre in the world after Houston, Texas and its port is the second most noteworthy in Europe. Lying on the banks of the river Scheldt, the city positions itself as one of the major commercial hubs in Europe, strategically located between the two metropolitan areas of Antwerp- Brussels-Ghent and the Randstad conurbation in the Netherlands. The city is also the world's diamond capital and an increasingly important international fashion centre.
Courtyard by Marriott continues to expand across Europe with the opening of Courtyard Brussels EU. Ideally located in the heart of the European Quarter near the vibrant city centre, the hotel offers convenient access to the Grand Place, Magritte Museum, European Commission and Brussels International Airport.
HOTREC, the European trade association of hotels, restaurants and cafes, METRO AG and the European Federation of Food Banks (FEBA) signed a Framework Agreement through which they undertake to cooperate to contribute to reducing food waste and further engage in food donations.
HOTREC, the European trade association of hotels, restaurants and cafes, unveils the results of its second hotel distribution study, based on responses from over 2000 hoteliers. The results show an increasing dependency of hotels on Online Travel Agents (OTAs), as nearly one out of four overnights was generated through this channel in 2015. With regard to the OTA market, it is clear that 3 big OTAs are dominating with a common market share of 92%. The most dominant player is the Priceline Group (Booking.com) with a share of over 60%. Over the last few months, hotels have not experienced increased competition between OTAs, which was one of the expectations linked to the introduction of the so called 'narrow parity clauses'. The vast majority of them reported not having experienced any decrease of commission rates to the OTAs.
Corinthia Hotels announces the acquisition of the Hotel Astoria in Brussels. This part-listed, trophy property has stood vacant for 10 years, but will now be fully refurbished as the city's leading luxury hotel, branded the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria. The Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria will comprise 121 bedrooms and suites, as well as extensive banqueting, dining and spa facilities.
On April 17th, 2016 the Chinese investment group HNA opened its first European property in the capital of Europe, i.e. the high-end Oriental- designed 'Tangla Hotel Brussels'. Tangla Hotel Brussels is a tribute to the Chinese art of hospitality, luxury and sophistication and an ode to the unique charm of Asian culture. Like the rivers flowing from the Tanggula Mountains, Tangla Hotel Brussels brings serenity to its guests. Its elegance is in the simple blend of Feng Shui and innovation. The team's aim is to deliver service excellence and the guest will experience an exclusive retreat for all senses in all seasons at Tangla Hotel Brussels.
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today announced the opening of Radisson RED in Brussels, Belgium. It is the very first Radisson RED hotel in the world to open its doors.
HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, welcomes the recent resolution of the European Parliament "Towards a Digital Single Market Act". The European hospitality industry in its recent communications has been already fully in line with many demands put forward by the MEPs, like achieving effective competition between platforms as well as levelling the playing field with regard to the sharing economy by protecting the rights of consumers.
HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, welcomes the decision of the German competition watchdog (Bundeskartellamt) of 23 December 2015, banning in Germany the so-called narrow parity clauses, which are applied across Europe to hotels by Booking.com. This is another promising milestone in online distribution and a satisfactory closure of the frame on the matter for the year 2015.
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport in Belgium. The mid-scale property with 163 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2017. It is Rezidor's second Park Inn by Radisson in Brussels, and brings the group's total room count in the Belgian capital city to 4 hotels with 735 rooms in operation and under development.
During the conference, the results of a study commissioned by the EU on training and training systems for tourism will be presented, as well as how these systems meet the needs of the industry. Scandic is the only hotel chain that has been invited to inspire companies to use interactive training to support people with special needs.
Penta is coming to the heart of Europe: from June, pentahotel Brussels City Centre, the newest property in portfolio of the pentahotels neighbourhood lifestyle brand, will add its unmistakable vibe to the Belgian capital. The former Mercure hotel has been completely refurbished and now makes a bold and very stylish mark with its inimitable penta design.
The European Travel Commission (ETC) together with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and with support from VisitFlanders, will present the key criteria that influence the choice of a destination by meeting planners at the International Seminar on The Decision-Making Process of Meetings, Congresses, Conventions and Incentives Organisers, taking place 11-12 June in Antwerp (Belgium).
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces Marc Descrozaille as Area Vice President sub-Saharan Africa with immediate effect. Descrozaille joined Rezidor in 2012 and served as the Regional Director UAE, Egypt, Jordan & Oman. In his new position, reports directly to Olivier Harnisch, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Carlson Rezidor’s long-term strategy targets asset-light, profitable and sustainable growth with a particular focus on emerging markets like Africa. The group holds the largest pipeline of hotels and rooms under development on the continent (source: W Hospitality) and operates and develops more than 50 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels in 22 African countries. Descrozaille has had a distinguished career in hospitality beginning with the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and moving on to Hilton Hotels & Resorts before joining Rezidor. His education includes a Hotel and Restaurant Management qualification from Lausanne (Switzerland) and an MBA in Hospitality Management from Cornell-Essec, France. He is also the honorary president of the IMHI Alumni Association.
The Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Jenny Winkler as Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Effective 1st July 2015, she will lead Rezidor’s legal department at the corporate office in Brussels (Belgium) and report to Knut Kleiven, Deputy President & Chief Financial Officer. Jenny Winkler will also be a member of Rezidor’s Executive Committee. Jenny Winkler joins Rezidor from Carlson, the group’s strategic partner and majority shareholder. Her most recent position at the headquarters in Minneapolis (U.S.) was Associate General Counsel, Americas, for Carlson Hotels, where she supported the leadership on all contractual and legal aspects of the franchised business. Jenny Winkler joined Carlson in September 2010 as Senior Corporate Counsel and was promoted to her present position in July 2012. Prior to joining Carlson, she spent six years with the law firm Dorsey & Whitney in Minneapolis. She is a citizen of Sweden and the United States, and has a Masters of Laws from Uppsala University in Sweden and a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota in the United States. She has also studied in Japan.
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union (EU), counts approximately 1 160 000 inhabitants. The city houses the EU's headquarters as well as several other major international organisations such as the NATO. Brussels stands out as an attractive destination for both leisure and business purposes. Our Brussels Market Snapshot will give you a comprehensive insight of the city's hotel market today and in the near future.
Jérôme STINGLHAMBER ESSEC IMHI 2005 has been appointed Business Development Manager for GLOBAL Design & Project Management for offices / hotels / retails / housing in France & Benelux. Prior to that Jérôme was managing a real estate firm (agency, real estate development, asset management) in Kinshasa, DRC, for the last two years. Upon graduation Jérôme worked more than 4 years at Expedia as Market Manager Belgium & Luxembourg.