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JW Marriott Hotel Berlin Makes its Mindful Debut
A haven of transformative experiences welcomes a new era with leading events, dining, and wellness
Munich Airport Sees Massive Growth in All Traffic Figures for 2022
A busy summer has gifted Munich Airport massive growth in all traffic figures in 2022: Passenger numbers rose by 19 million year on year to a total of 31.6 million.
Germany Sees 180% Increase in Number of Visitors from Gulf States
Nationals from Gulf countries accounted for over 872,000 overnight stays, thus becoming among the most significant markets for Germany in the first nine months of this year.
Hilton and Munich Hotel Partners team up to bring the Conrad brand to the Levantehaus
Hilton has announced a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners (MHP) to open Conrad Hamburg, set to become the first hotel in Germany to operate under Hilton’s luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand.
Belfast City Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt, Germany from April 2023
Germany’s flag carrier airline, Lufthansa, has announced it will commence operations at Belfast City Airport.
Fraport and Lufthansa Establish “FraAlliance” Joint Venture
Fraport and Lufthansa have formed a new joint venture called “FraAlliance”. Each company holds a 50% share in the new venture.
Lufthansa offers suite concept in First and Business Class for the first time
Premium and quality products have always been Lufthansa’s promise to its passengers. With this, the airline is introducing a new premium product on long-haul routes under the name “Allegris” in all travel classes (i.e. Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class). “Allegris” has been developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group.
IHG signs agreement at Expo Real with Solutions4Hotels GmbH to develop 10 new hotels in Germany
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of a Multi-Development-Agreement (MDA) with Solutions4Hotels GmbH (S4H), a commitment to develop 10 hotels of the Holiday Inn brand family with approximately 800 rooms in Germany. IHG and S4H have also signed Holiday Inn Express Leipzig South as part of the MDA.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Appoints Roland Duerr Managing Director Of Rosewood Munich
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Roland Duerr as the managing director of Rosewood Munich, the ultra-luxury hospitality brand’s first property in Germany and sixth in Europe, opening in 2023.
German VAT proposal threatens to make country ‘toxic’
German Federal Tax Office plans to levy VAT on sales of German travel product by non-EU tour operators threaten to make Germany “a toxic destination”. That is according to Tom Jenkins, chief executive of European tourism association Etoa, who denounced the plans as “seriously unreasonable”.
Amadeus modernises Lufthansa Group distribution deal
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are working to integrate the airlines’ NDC offers into the Amadeus Travel Platform targeting a gradual global roll-out in quarter four 2022 onwards.
The eagerly anticipated Oktoberfest returns after a 2-year break
The eagerly anticipated Oktoberfest returns after a 2-year break and The Charles Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Munich is collaborating with the up-and-coming Munich-based traditional costume it-label CocoVero for the first time.