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The niu Crusoe in Bremen now open!

In the first quarter of 2020, the Hamburg-based hotel group NOVUM Hospitality has opened not one but two hotels of their young lifestyle brand the niu in Germany: the niu Air in Frankfurt and the niu Crusoe in Bremen. While the niu Air - the largest hotel of the niu brand to date - boasts 344 rooms and is located in close proximity to Frankfurt's former airport near Rebstockpark, the niu Crusoe offers 153 guestrooms and is situated right next to Bremen airport.

NOVUM Hospitality launches the niu Air in Frankfurt

In the first quarter of 2020, the Hamburg-based hotel group NOVUM Hospitality has opened not one but two hotels of their young lifestyle brand the niu in Germany: the niu Air in Frankfurt and the niu Crusoe in Bremen. While the niu Air - the largest hotel of the niu brand to date - boasts 344 rooms and is located in close proximity to Frankfurt's former airport near Rebstockpark, the niu Crusoe offers 153 guestrooms and is situated right next to Bremen airport.

Stefan Giesemann has joined Cushman & Wakefield in Munich, Germany as Partner & Head of Hospitality Germany & Austria

Giesemann joins as a Partner and Head of Hospitality within the regional service line, reporting to Jonathan Hubbard, Head of Hospitality EMEA. He joins from JLL's Hotels & Hospitality team in Munich, where for the past eight years he has led a highly successful and market leading team focused on hospitality investment transactions.

Stefan Athmann has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Bristol Berlin

With Stefan Athmann, no stranger is taking over the management of the hotel in the heart of the city, but a first-class hotelier with over 20 years of experience, who is strongly rooted in the Berlin market. He started his career as an apprentice at Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg and then moved to Kempinski Bristol Berlin. His further stations led him to InterContinental and Radisson in Berlin, to Uzbekistan, Greece and Belfast, before he returned to the capital as General Manager of the Regent Hotel Berlin in 2009. In 2015 he was appointed General Manager and Area General Manager Europe of Regent Hotels & Resorts and was also responsible for the new opening of Regent Porto Montenegro. Since September 2019, Athmann has been managing the glamorous Schlosshotel Berlin by Patrick Hellmann, which is under the same ownership as the Hotel Bristol Berlin, and which Stefan Athmann will continue to manage as General Manager in the future.

Marriott International Expands at Frankfurt Airport Offering More Choice than Ever Before with Flagship Sheraton and Marriott Brands

Marriott International has unveiled an exciting new offering at Frankfurt Airport following a long-term commitment to upgrade and elevate the existing Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center. The renovation of the property not only delivers a revamped Sheraton hotel to the market but also a brand-new Marriott hotel, bringing two of Marriott International's most well-known brands together in one location for the first time. Each hotel is distinct and retains individual brand characteristics, including guest rooms, executive lounges and lobby experience, but shares expansive facilities including dining, conference and fitness.

Roomers Frankfurt Hotel Launches Burbank, a New, Asian-Fusion Restaurant by The Duc Ngo

Burbank is situated within Frankfurt's chic Design Hotels™ member, Roomers Frankfurt by the Gekko Group, on Gutleutstraße by the river Main. The restaurant is the third partnership between Berlin culinary innovator, The Duc Ngo, and Gekko Group's founders, Micky Rosen and Alex Urseanu. Burbank joins the group's portfolio of leading destination restaurants including moriki Frankfurt, moriki Roomers Baden-Baden, and the Golden Phoenix at Provocateur Berlin Hotel. The Duc Ngo creates an inventive and unconventional menu at Burbank, fusing pan-Asian flavours with relaxed Californian and Latin American cooking. Much inspired by the multicultural cuisine of the United States, The Duc Ngo's dishes are aromatic and tasteful concoctions to be enjoyed within a beautiful upscale environment. Signature dishes span from new-style sashimi, to Cajun octopus, cheese udon noodles, Mexican-inspired filet mignon, Korean tataki, Thai salads and ceviche. Ngo's fanciful concoctions have made him one of Berlin's most in demand chefs, bringing creativity to the once staid German dining scene. Like all of The Duc Ngo's restaurants, the interiors were designed by Hyunjung Kim. Light wood tables and upholstered seating mix with deep green granite surfaces and a stunning dove blue and desert orange colour palette. Imposing, silver mesh light fixtures create an elegant ambiance, casting soft lighting across the restaurant, while diners sit among dark golden velvet furnishings.

Deutsche Hospitality brings Zleep Hotels to Germany

The first Zleep hotel in Hamburg is set to launch in 2022 as Deutsche Hospitality rolls out its recently acquired Danish brand in Germany for the first time. Having taken over the Scandinavian hotel concept at the beginning of 2019, the group has now embarked on a robust path of expansion by announcing new openings in Madrid and Hamburg. These are scheduled for 2021 and 2022 respectively. Farnhornstieg 8 GmbH, a joint venture between SORAVIA and Kiskan Kaufmann Architekten, will act as project developer for the new build in Hamburg.

Christoph Härle has been appointed as Senior Advisor, Development, Germany at Hilton Germany

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the appointment of Christoph Härle as Senior Advisor, Development, in Germany to support the company's robust growth in this key European market. Christoph brings unrivaled knowledge, experience and industry relationships to Hilton, following a 25-year career at JLL spanning both the Hotels and Global Capital Market teams in London, Frankfurt, New York and Munich, culminating with his role as CEO, EMEA Hotels & Hospitality.

La Maison Hotel Unveils 12 New Guestrooms

Following an ambitious two-year construction program, La Maison Hotel has announced the opening of 12 new rooms and suites housed within a striking modern extension. Conceived by local design firm CBAG.Studio, the timber-clad extension seamlessly blends with its lush parkland setting and provides a charming counterpart to the hotel's stately central villa. The warm, timeless interiors reflect a contemporary reinterpretation of classic aesthetics—an elegant marriage of past and present that perfectly embodies the ethos of La Maison Hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott Docks in Hamburg City Now Open

Marriott International today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Hamburg City, the second Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the leading business city. The 277-guestroom hotel is set in an unparalleled city centre location with Hamburg's gastronomic, shopping and cultural highlights on its doorstep, as well as the city's business district close by.

Philipp Kehder has been appointed as General Manager at IntercityHotel Freiburg

37-year old Philipp Kehder will take over at the helm of the 152-room IntercityHotel Freiburg with effect from 2 December 2019. As the new General Manager, Mr. Kehder will be in charge of both day-to-day operations and the hotel's strategic divisions. The previous Director Henri Fritz, who has been employed by the IntercityHotel GmbH for the past 20 years, will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity.Phillip Kehder has gained valuable experience in the areas of revenue management and guest services over the past few years and was most recently General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express Ringsheim. He holds a degree in business administration and also successfully completed an additional qualification in hotel and tourism management at Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education during the course of his training.

Martin Brehm has been appointed as General Manager at MAXX by Steigenberger Bad Honnef

53-year old Martin Brehm has been appointed General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Bad Honnef with immediate effect. Mr. Brehm will act as both a central point of contact and General Manager. In this capacity, he will be responsible for all of the business areas at the 101-room hotel whilst also supporting Deutsche Hospitality within the scope of the group's growth strategy for the young MAXX by Steigenberger brand.

A facelift for the Steigenberger Conti Hansa

One of Deutsche Hospitality's luxury brand hotels is about to receive a fresh new look as the Steigenberger Conti Hansa in Kiel embarks on an extensive programme of conversion and renovation works. These measures are scheduled to take place during the period from November 2019 to the end of April 2020, and a total budget of €7 million has been earmarked for their completion. The works will have no impact on day-to-day operations at the hotel.