Leonardo Hotels digitalises offer processes in Convention Sales
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%.
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Dr. Michael Toedt, Founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Applied Sciences in Munich
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.
FIBO 2026 boosted Cologne hotel performance in April
RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.
Market Beat Germany - FY 2025
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
IHG Expands Reward Offering In Germany Through PAYBACK Partnership
German guests can now earn PAYBACK points instead of IHG points when staying at participating hotels, redeemable across retail partners.
IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts European growth with portfolio of 11 hotels
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.
Continuing training which shapes the future – Leonardo Hotels and SRH Fernhochschule launch a cooperation arrangement
Partnership provides Leonardo Hotels staff with discounted access to 70+ degree programs and 180+ certificates from SRH Fernhochschule.
Who Owns Travel in 2046? Artificial Intelligence, Trust and Power Redraw the Map
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.
Zleep Hotel Hamburg Volkspark Welcomes First Guests
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.
Leonardo Köln relaunches following modernisation
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.
Heimat-Liebe-Hotels Chooses Canary Technologies to Provide a Streamlined, Mobile-First Guest Experience
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 Signs Flagship Munich City Centre Asset as Operator Accelerates German Expansion
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 Advances Growth Strategy in EAME with Hyatt Select Debut
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 Present “Magic Moments”: Always-Reply, Always-On Guest Communication Powered by AI
TrustYou and Apaleo's joint solution enables hotels to provide 24/7 AI-powered guest communication across all channels from booking to post-stay.
TrustYou and Apaleo GmbH
Winning the Modern Traveler and Hotelier Beyond the Lobby
Industry leaders at ITB Berlin discuss moving from traditional front desk operations to mobile-first hospitality that follows guests throughout their journey.
Beyond the Buzzword - What ITB Berlin 2026 Really Said About AI in Travel
The travel industry's AI conversation at ITB Berlin 2026 moved beyond hype toward practical maturity and real-world applications.
When ChatGPT Can Prove Your Hotel Is Clean: A Conversation with Valpas at ITB Berlin
Valpas technology prevents bedbugs in real-time and provides verified cleanliness data that ChatGPT can now access for hotel recommendations.
Decisions You Can Trust: A Conversation with IDeaS at ITB Berlin
Klaus Kohlmayr discusses AI trust challenges and the evolving role of revenue managers in hospitality technology.
Booked in Seconds, Inside ChatGPT: A Conversation with Apaleo at ITB Berlin
Apaleo's founder demonstrates live hotel booking through ChatGPT, with 15-20 hotel groups already deploying AI agents in production.
Be Brave: A Conversation with Infor at ITB Berlin
Infor's David Poprawka argues hospitality must rebuild its data foundation before AI can succeed, showcasing AR proof-of-concepts for check-in and housekeeping.