Stockholm is a close runner-up, while Munich ranks as the third most expensive city in Europe based on hotel rates.
Marriott Europe raises funds to tackle youth unemployment
Marriott Europe aims to create 20,000 career opportunities for young people by 2020
Peter Knoll new General Manager of Palais Hansen Kempinski
Most recently having worked as GM for Kempinski in Croatia and Jordan, Knoll worked for the IHG in London, Bahrain and Shenzen before moving to Kempinski for the first time in 1995.
Sandeep Walia new Area VP, Europe for Ritz-Carlton, Bvlgari and EDITION Hotels
Taking strategic leadership for the three brands across the continent, Walia will be responsible for managing the day-to-day business of fourteen European properties.
Dirk Lobowsky new Vice President of Sales for pentahotels
Most recently as Director of Sales for Germany and Austria, Dirk Lobowsky has been highly instrumental since 2007 for the success of the young hotel group.
New Sheraton Bucharest Hotel marks brand’s entry in Romania
Sheraton’s first property in Romania, the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel features 270 guest rooms, including 27 Executive Suites and one Presidential Suite.
Christina Reinhold appointed Commercial Director of InterCityHotels
In her most recent positions as Global Account Manager and as Director of Global Accounts, Christina Reinhold held responsibility for all business travel at the properties.
Hasan Yigit new Vice President of Jaz in the City and Managing Director of Jaz GmbH
Under his direction, Steigenberger aims to launch eight further Jaz in the City hotels at significant locations over the next five years.
Edward Pinchard named Vice President Sales EMEA at Carlson Rezidor
Pinchard has spent the last 20 years working in the hospitality industry, starting his career with IHG before going on to work at Hilton Hotels and GHL Hotels in a variety of sales and commercial roles in Europe, Middle East and The United States.
Martin Melzer new Area PR & Communication Manager Central Europe for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Melzer’s role consolidates Corporate Communication & PR activities for 80 of the Group’s hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South-Eastern Europe.
