Kempinski Becomes Munich's Ultimate Insider
Kempinski launches E.R.A.s (Experience Real Access) at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Munich, offering guests exclusive city access via Local Insiders and a dedicated Resident Curator role.
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Customer Alliance Launches AI-First Platform, Defining a New Category: Guest Feedback Intelligence
Customer Alliance rebuilds its platform on an AI-first architecture, adding AI Insights, Key Driver Analysis, and a redesigned survey builder to serve 5,000+ hospitality clients worldwide.
196+ forum Munich: 24 hotels from eleven countries compete for the European “Hotel Property Award 2026”
24 hotels from 11 European countries are competing for the Hotel Property Award 2026, with the ceremony set for 7 October at Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich.
196+ forum Munich: Launch of the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2026 – Spotlight on the Best Start-ups
The 196+ forum Munich and Hospitality Pioneers launch the 10th Hospitality UPGRADE Award, seeking European start-ups with smart, sustainable hotel solutions, with finals at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on October 7.
HVS Webinar Report: Hotel Insolvencies in Germany: Distress or Opportunity?
HVS and Bird & Bird webinar with 143 delegates examines Germany's hotel insolvency wave as a structural correction driven by higher financing costs and inflexible leases, with opportunities for well-capitalised investors.
By Tim Barbrook and Russell Kett
PRIMESTAR signs pivotal new June SIX & Stay landmark hotel and stay project in Berlin city centre on its fourth anniversary
On its fourth anniversary of the June SIX brand foundation and opening of the first June SIX Berlin, the PRIMESTAR Group announces the signing of a landmark new project in the heart of Berlin: June SIX & Stay Warschauer Platz Berlin, poised to become the new flagship hotel of the brand with >350 keys combining hotel and stay concepts, scheduled to open in 2028.
Leonardo Hotels digitalises offer processes in Convention Sales
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe rolled out the Proposales cloud quotation tool across all properties in early 2026, cutting offer processing time by 50% and lifting booking rates by 12%.
A Frankfurt Legend Redefined; Taj Hessischer Hof Opens Its Doors
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the debut of Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, marking the brand's entry into Continental Europe.
Dr. Michael Toedt, Founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Applied Sciences in Munich
Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Munich's University of Applied Sciences for decades of teaching, industry leadership, and academic contribution.
Barbara Göttling has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Munich
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Barbara Göttling as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Munich. Ms Göttling will take up her new position on 1 May 2026, succeeding Marc Epper.
FIBO 2026 boosted Cologne hotel performance in April
RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.
Market Beat Germany - FY 2025
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
IHG Expands Reward Offering In Germany Through PAYBACK Partnership
German guests can now earn PAYBACK points instead of IHG points when staying at participating hotels, redeemable across retail partners.
IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts European growth with portfolio of 11 hotels
The 11 PentaHotels properties across three countries will convert to Holiday Inn, voco and Garner brands by H1 2027, adding 1,808 rooms to IHG's European portfolio.
Continuing training which shapes the future – Leonardo Hotels and SRH Fernhochschule launch a cooperation arrangement
Partnership provides Leonardo Hotels staff with discounted access to 70+ degree programs and 180+ certificates from SRH Fernhochschule.
Who Owns Travel in 2046? Artificial Intelligence, Trust and Power Redraw the Map
The 2026 Leadership Exchange at ITB Berlin explored how AI will redistribute power in travel by 2046, with trust becoming fragmented and some destinations restricting access.
Zleep Hotel Hamburg Volkspark Welcomes First Guests
The Zleep Hotel Hamburg Volkspark has opened its doors. Featuring Danish design and an attractive value-for-money concept, the hotel brings a fresh touch to Hamburg’s hospitality scene. The hotel is ideally located near the Volksparkstadion and Barclays Arena: both venues are within easy walking distance.
Leonardo Köln relaunches following modernisation
The Leonardo Köln is welcoming guests again with immediate effect after three months of renovation works. Extensively remodelled rooms and bathrooms, revamped public areas and upgraded conference rooms will all ensure that both business travellers and city break visitors feel equally at ease.
Heimat-Liebe-Hotels Chooses Canary Technologies to Provide a Streamlined, Mobile-First Guest Experience
German hotel group Heimat-Liebe-Hotels implements Canary's mobile-first platform featuring Mobile Check-In and AI messaging to streamline operations while maintaining local authenticity.
Bob W Signs Flagship Munich City Centre Asset as Operator Accelerates German Expansion
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement for a flagship city centre property in Munich, further strengthening its presence in Germany following a series of recent deals across the country.