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 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.
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 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%.
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 from Munich's University of Applied Sciences for decades of teaching, industry leadership, and academic contribution.
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.
RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
German guests can now earn PAYBACK points instead of IHG points when staying at participating hotels, redeemable across retail partners.
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.
Partnership provides Leonardo Hotels staff with discounted access to 70+ degree programs and 180+ certificates from SRH Fernhochschule.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Hyatt's first European Hyatt Select will open in Berlin in 2028, part of a strategy to double Essentials portfolio rooms in EAME by 2030.
TrustYou and Apaleo's joint solution enables hotels to provide 24/7 AI-powered guest communication across all channels from booking to post-stay.
Industry leaders at ITB Berlin discuss moving from traditional front desk operations to mobile-first hospitality that follows guests throughout their journey.