STR's preliminary September 2016 data for Berlin, Germany, indicates record performance for the month boosted by a number of events in the market.Based on daily data from September, Berlin reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
IHG has appointed Michael Zager as Vice President, Operations, Continental Europe. Zager will start his new role effective October 1st and report to Stephen McCall, Chief Operating Officer, Europe.Zager will join the Operations Leadership Team and will be based within IHG’s Frankfurt office to help further strengthen presence and resource in this key market. IHG currently has 657 hotels open in Europe with a further 132 in the pipeline.A 32-year veteran of the industry, Zager – who started his hotel career as an apprentice in Germany – has worked across multiple disciplines and brands, including several GM appointments. He joins IHG from Wyndham Hotel Group, where his most recent role was Regional Vice President Middle East & Africa in the International Hotel Division, where he led operations across a large portfolio of franchised hotels and established the infrastructure supporting their managed division in that region. Prior to that he was responsible for new openings and operations across UK&I and Continental Europe at Marriott.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces that it now has over 100 hotels that have been signed or opened in Germany, one of the company's ten global key markets. Holiday Inn Express®Munich City – West, opening this month, has been unveiled as the hotel that helped IHG hit this milestone.There are now 65 hotels open in Germany and 35 further properties in the pipeline due to open in the next three to five years. This achievement illustrates the strength of IHG's leading portfolio of brands, loved by millions of guests around the world.Holiday Inn Express Munich City - West will be Germany's largest Holiday Inn Express, the second largest in Europe* and the first Holiday Inn Express® in Germany to have the 'Next Generation' design. The property, owned by long-standing partners UBM Development AG (UBM) and managed by Union Investment, has 302 rooms. Modelled entirely on guest insight, Holiday Inn Express Next Generation is an innovation developed to meet the changing needs of today's modern day traveller who is looking for a simple, smart and hassle free travel experience. The public areas and guest rooms are technology and design led spaces and innovations geared around giving guests on the go the flexibility to work and relax.IHG's success in Germany is based on its well-established strategy of working with Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) partners, such as UBM. Germany is one of the world's top inbound travel destination in 2016*, and domestic travellers are increasingly choosing to stay at midscale brands, fuelling demand for Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, an engine of growth for IHG.
The METRO Accelerator powered by Techstars is kicking off its second round with ten new start-ups. The international teams from seven cities and five countries will participate in a three-month, intensive programme at the offices of the German Tech Entrepreneurship Center in Berlin where they will receive active coaching from around 100 mentors from the founders, investor and hospitality scene and up to €120,000 of start capital each. Above and beyond this, METRO will support the start-ups with its infrastructure, network and know-how throughout this period. With the second round, the METRO Accelerator powered by Techstars is developing into a platform for cooperation and networking among industry players. The maturity of the young companies played a significant role in the selection process of the start-ups for this year's Accelerator. Many teams have already successfully established products in the market.
Adding to its twelve-strong portfolio of properties, The Student Hotel will open its first German location in the heart of global youth capital Berlin in partnership with the European Student Housing Fund. The 17,000- square meter space is located on Alexanderstraße, in the immediate vicinity of the iconic Alexanderplatz, an area known as the Alexanderquartier. The project will be developed and operated in a joint venture with Triton Development GmbH, the investment adviser to the European Student Housing Fund. The Student Hotel Berlin will bring 456 new rooms to serve the thriving international student and tourist community.
Berlin, Germany: Plateno Group, one of Asia's fastest growing hotel companies, continues its expansion in Europe with the launch of PAI Hotels, offering European hoteliers the opportunity to join an international, modern hotel group through an easy rebranding process.
Steigenberger Hotels AG is a traditional company set for international growth. The company intends to tap into new markets. To do this, it is changing its brand architecture and consolidating its three hotel brands into one umbrella brand: Deutsche Hospitality. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG, says: "These two words combine our German roots and our international vision. The new umbrella brand is a vital lever that will unleash dynamism, help us to expand internationally, and drive innovation."
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, and NOVUM Hotel Group, (NOVUM Group), one of the largest hotel groups in Germany, have today announced the signing of a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) spanning 20 hotels across Europe in markets such as Germany, Austria and Netherlands. The MDA is the first venture together between both companies.
The USA is unbeatable in terms of hotel development. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS, currently 1189 hotels projects with more than 230,000 rooms are currently in the pipeline in the United States. Especially the favored tourism states Florida (168 projects), California (134 projects) and New York (112 projects) are looking forward to the rising numbers of tourists. But also hot spots such as Las Vegas and Seattle will present some stunning hotel projects in the next few years.
For several years, Scandic Hotels, the largest hotel company in the Nordic countries, has operated three successful hotels in Berlin and Hamburg that together offer 1,100 rooms in total. Scandic intends to continue to grow in the German market, particularly in the seven largest cities and in strategic regional cities. As part of realizing the Group’s German growth strategy, Scandic has recruited Sylvia Schnelle for the new position of Director of Business Development in Germany.
Chinese company Plateno Group, through its European subsidiary based in Berlin, is opening its first hotel in Bavaria, in Munich. Located in Sendling, only twelve minutes from the city centre, within walking distance to Mittersendling Munich S-Bahn railway station, 7 Days Premium Hotel is scheduled to welcome its first guests in Q4 2017.
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International's experiential hotel brand, welcomes the new Moxy Berlin into the heart of the modern capital known for culture; cutting-edge museums, galleries, and nightlife. Moxy Berlin shake-ups the traditional hotel experience by offering Next Generation travellers a spirited and stylish hotel experience at a surprisingly affordable price point. Moxy Berlin joins Moxy Frankfurt Eschborn and Moxy Munich Airport as the Moxy's third experiential hotel in Germany, and the brand's sixth hotel globally.
Right on time for the start of the Oktoberfest, Leonardo Hotels will open what is now its ninth hotel in Munich. After 18 months of intensive construction, the new Leonardo Hotel Munich City South has now been completed, displaying an impressive further development of the Leonardo design concept. The hotel reception area is flooded with light, gener-ously proportioned and transparent, while glass fronts throughout cause the building and the sur-rounding area to blend in with each other. The open lobby with direct access to the bar and restau-rant invites guests to make themselves comfortable right from the start. Warm, glowing pastel tones and a tailor-made lighting concept with RGB light provide strong accents. Local flair and the particular reference to the destination are presented with original motifs from Bavaria, the Alpine region and the traditional Oktoberfest – a real feast for the eyes. The concept is also extended to the stylish interior furnishings in the 159 comfort and superior rooms. One special feature of the hotel is the 247m2 conference area with an adjoining roof terrace as the ideal space for taking a relaxing break. Three light conference rooms with space for up to 150 guests are ideally equipped for events of all kinds. Other attractive features are a 24h reception service, Business Center, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel premises and underground parking. Jacolien Benes, who until now has been the highly successful manager of the Leonardo Hotel Munich City Olympiapark, will take on the role of General Manager for this hotel.As Daniel Roger, Managing Director Europe, explains: "Munich is an important location for us. We welcome the incredible number of bookings we have already received before the official opening. This underscores our plan to add more hotels to our Munich operation. The Leonardo Hotel Munich City South will not be our last hotel. Already next year, two more hotels are due to open in the city, which will significantly strengthen our presence on site. We have a lot more that we want to achieve."
Looking to further its curation of hotels unified by discerning design, pitch-perfect locations, and exquisite pedigree, SIR hotels announces three brand-new properties opening in Berlin, Hamburg, and Amsterdam. This fall will see the opening of Sir Savigny in Berlin, followed by Sir Adam, their second outpost in Amsterdam, and finally Sir Nikolai in Hamburg. Although each property boasts a unique design concept defined by their noble namesake, they all reject the traditional hotel model and instead imbue a sense of staying at the home of a close friend—albeit one with impeccable taste in city pied-à-terres. And thanks to a strategic partnership with restauranteur extraordinaire Yossi Eliyahoo's The Entourage Group, the hotels' culinary offerings are sure be nothing short of exquisite.
Meliá Hotels International has opened Innside by Meliá Leipzig, as part of the Spanish group's design and lifestyle brand. The new four-star superior hotel with 177 rooms and suites is located here at the corner of Dittrichring and Gottschedstraße. Opposite the St. Thomas Church, the hotel complex is an architectural ensemble that consists of two historical buildings and a modern glass roof structure integrating two palace buildings.
STR's preliminary August 2016 data for Munich, Germany, indicates negative performance due to a comparison with a strong month last year.Based on daily data from August, Munich reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Scheduled to open its doors in late 2017, 7 Days Premium Hotel enjoys a central location, within walking distance from Berlin Schönefeld Airport (Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld, IATA: SXF, ICAO: EDDB), the secondary international airport of Berlin, Germany. This new project boasts 155 elegant guest rooms, co-working area, office, and retail space. 7 Days Premium is a design-driven modern budget premium brand by Plateno Group, aimed to provide guests with elegant, stylish accommodation and all necessary comforts at attractive prices.
Building on the success of the Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport & Messe, Swiss company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a contract for another hotel located just 150 metres from the existing building. The new hotel will be situated right by the S-Bahn and the planned ICE airport station and tram terminal stop.
Peter B. Mikkelsen, a 44-year old Dane who is the father of three children, takes over the running of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne on Rudolfsplatz with effect from 1 September. The hotel was undergoing extensive renovation and modernisation works.
Mark Wachal will take over the reins at the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen with effect from 1 September. He will succeed Carlton Courtney, who will now head up the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen.