Willenbockel was previously employed as a GM at the Robinson Club Camyuva in Turkey, at the Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida on Mallorca and on cruise ships operated by the Aida Fleet.
Growth expected for Western Europe business travel
Business travel in Western Europe is finally standing on solid ground, but companies are still showing a penchant toward saving for the future in case the economy backslides.
Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Neumarkt in Germany
The new built mid-scale property featuring 105 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2015.
Jumeirah Frankfurt announces three new appointments
Nicole Kienzler is the new Director of Rooms, Thomas Rettig is the new Food and Beverage Manager and Frank Hartung joins as the Head Chef.
Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf and Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg both under new management
Carsten Fritz will succeed Michael Kain as Director of the Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf. Mr. Kain will be taking over the reins at the Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg in Bonn-Königswinter with effect from 1 June.
Crowne Plaza opens in the heart of Berlin
The Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz features 256 rooms including 19 suites, an executive floor with a separate lounge and roof terrace.
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.
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.
Fraser Suites Hamburg coming to converted heritage building
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled its latest property in an iconic heritage building which will be transformed into a five star luxury all suites hotel aimed at business travellers on short and extended stays.
New Moxy hotel at Stuttgart Airport
The affordable boutique hotel with 176 rooms will be the first conventionally erected Moxy hotel of the chain, built without a prefab system. Scheduled to open in early 2017, it is part of a 20-year operating aggreement with SV Group.
