Simon is a Four Seasons veteran, having previously worked at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong and Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen.
European hotel investment growth outpaces other asset classes
European hotel investment volumes have reached €3.74 billion in Q1 of 2015, more than double Q1 2014 volumes of €1.73 billion, according to the latest data from global real estate advisor CBRE.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel to open in Budapest
Scheduled to open in Q2 2016 after renovations, the 192 rooms hotel is located in the heart of Budapest. It overlooks Erzsébet square and has views of St Stephen’s Basilica.
New DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam–NDSM Wharf now open for guests
The new contemporary hotel offers 88 guest rooms, more than half of which offer water views across Amsterdam’s picturesque canals.
Accor sells 29 hotels in Germany and the Netherlands
The sale and franchise-back agreement between Accor and German company Event Hotels covers 3,354 rooms for a total value of €234 million.
UEFA Champions League generates 237,000,000€ in travel income
Cities with participating teams experience a boost in their hospitality sector which is only comparable to income from the convention industry.
Moxy Tbilisi, Georgia set to open in 2017
Marriott has announced the introduction of its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe, in partnership with developers, GMT Group.
Steigenberger Hotel Munich to open in 2017
The Steigenberger Hotel Munich will offer 292 rooms and suites together with a restaurant and bar, a large conference facility, and a health and beauty spa and gym area.
Game of Thrones boosts travel industry at filming locations
Hotels in locations where Game of Thrones is filmed should benefit from increased travellers’ interest.
Klaus J. Pilz appointed new Regional Director for Czech hotels of Vienna International Hotels & Resorts
Pilz will also hold the position of General Manager of two 4-star hotels in Prague, andel’s and angelo, which have a total capacity of over 750 beds.
