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PKF hotelexperts @ Hotel & Gast Wien 2013 in Vienna

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Attractive emphases and top social programmes will guarantee for interesting days at the 30.000 m² fairground and give you the opportunity to gather new and interesting insights in the industry. PKF hotelexperts, in cooperation with Reed Messe Wien, will organise the Hotel & Tourism Lounge, a networking platform for hotel groups, project developers, investors and other key players of the hotel, tourism and leisure industry.
The lounge, located at Messe Wien, hall A, hosts, among other events, daily presentations of hotel, tourism and leisure projects and debates on topical issues.

If you are interested in meeting us at Hotel & Gast Wien or if you require any further information, please let us know: contact: bettina.pugl@pkfhotels.com

See you in Vienna!

PKF hotelexperts @ MIPIM 2013 in Cannes

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:51:00 +0000

PKF hotelexperts is pleased to welcome partners and friends to this year’s MIPIM, the world's premier real-estate trade fair in Cannes. The fair takes place from Tuesday, 12 March to Friday, 15 March 2013 and offers the possibility to meet leading partners and prospects from over 90 different countries.

The widespread programme of conferences, events and networking opportunities on today’s most current topics provides various new insights into the industry and the present challenges.

PKF hotelexperts, in cooperation with Reed MIDEM, will organise the Hotel & Tourism Lounge, a networking platform for hotel groups, project developers, investors and other key players of the hotel, tourism and leisure industry.
The lounge, located at Palais des Festivals, level 3, hosts, among other events, daily presentations of hotel, tourism and leisure projects and debates on topical issues.

If you are interested in meeting us at MIPIM or if you require any further information, please let us know: vienna@pkfhotels.com

See you in Cannes!

HTLroundtable Italy+– 13 February 2013

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:57:00 +0000

Beautiful coast lines, ancient historic monuments, a delicious cuisine and an easy going lifestyle are the quintessence of this Mediterranean area. Tourism has become a main component of the Maltese economy and Italy is the fifth most visited country worldwide. Today, the hotel, tourism and leisure sector is well developed in these regions. Nevertheless, at our HTLroundtable we would like to find out if the value of hotel real estate can be improved through active asset management.

We are very much looking forward to a lively discussion about the hospitality sector in the Italian and Maltese region!

HTLroundtable switzerland+ – 30 January 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:59:00 +0000

The aim of this meeting is to create a forum for international experts from hotel groups, project developers, investors, banks, law firms and consulting firms to exchange their views on the future of hotel and tourism developments in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Well developed cities, medieval towns and stunning mountain scenes are the main assets of Western Europe´s alpine regions. These combined with a German and French culture makes Switzerland a popular tourist destination and it has always been a leader in the hospitality industry. In recent years there has been a slight change of market forces which have challenged its traditional role in tourism and at our HTLroundtable we want to discuss:

what’s next? – hotel development trends

what’s hot? – the changing face of lease & management contracts

what’s new? – key tourism & leisure projects

We are looking forward to a lively discussion about new and exciting trends in the hospitality sector in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

HTLroundtable baltic sea– 21 January 2013

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:28:00 +0000

The event will take place in Warsaw, Poland and aims at having a high profile get-together of international experts from hotel groups, project developers, investors, banks, and law firms to exchange their views on the future of hotel and tourism developments in the Baltic Sea region. Poland and the Baltic States are amazing places of natural beauty and rich historical backgrounds. Visitors get attracted by old and charming cities and by an amazing nature including wild forests, rivers, lakes and the Nordic coastlines. Tourism increases and demands a variety of accommodation facilities. Therefore, we would like to discuss:

What are the next hotel development trends?

Serviced apartments – an under developed market niche in the region?

What are the next key tourism and leisure projects?

We are looking forward to meeting high profile experts who will talk about new hospitality trends in the baltic sea region!

HTLsummit – 13 December 2012

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:56:00 +0000

The HTLsummit is the year end event of all HTLroundtables and will take place at the Grand Hotel Vienna. It aims at having a high profile round of the top industry leaders in the hotel, tourism and leisure sector to discuss about future hospitality trends in Europe.

At this event our guests will:

get an overview of key factors in all European regions influencing hotel development performance
get data on lease-, management- and franchise contracts for several thousand European hotels
enjoy a cocktail reception at the Ritz-Carlton, Vienna
be invited to a pre-Christmas-Dinner at the Grand Hotel Vienna

We are looking forward to discussing lots of interesting thoughts and ideas as well as celebrating a great event on 13 December 2012 in Vienna!

HTLroundtable benelux – 4 December 2012

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:16:00 +0000

The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel and aims at having a high profile round of experts from hotel groups, project developers, investors, banks, law firms and consulting firms to exchange their views on the upcoming hotel and tourism development trends in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

The compact Benelux countries are ideal for tourism. They are well developed, full of art and easy to get around. With lots of different architecture, language and cuisine one can indulge in city life as well as discover nature by taking hikes or bicycle rides. Fulfilling the demand of tourism is important, especially in well developed areas and together with our guests we want to discuss:

what’s next? – hotel development trends
what’s hot? – hotel developments at major traffic hubs
what’s new? – key tourism & leisure projects

We are looking forward to exchange lots of interesting and innovative thoughts on 4 December in Amsterdam!

HTLroundtable iberian peninsula – 21 November 2012

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:07:00 +0000

On Wednesday, 21 November 2012, PKF hotelexperts organised for the first time the HTLroundtable iberian peninsula in Madrid, Spain! The event took place at the NH Príncipe de Vergara Hotel, Madrid and aimed at having a high profile round of experts from hotel groups, project developers, investors, banks, law firms and consulting firms to exchange their views on the upcoming hotel and tourism development trends in Spain, Andorra, Portugal and UK Territories.

Gifted with stunning mountain chains such as the Pyrenees, the Sistema Central or the well known Sierra Nevada and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the Iberian Peninsula has a lot to offer. This popular tourist destination is a tourist magnet and investments in residential real estate have been a lucrative business. Nevertheless, the recent crisis in Spain creates a huge challenge, also for properties in the tourism field. Therefore, we took the opportunity and discussed at this HTLroundtable:

what’s next? – hotel development trends
what’s hot? – creative solutions for the real estate crisis in Southern Europe
what’s new? – key tourism & leisure projects

We want to thank all participants for their great contribution!

HTLroundtable turkey+ – 2 October 2012

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:39:00 +0000

On Tuesday, 2 October 2012, PKF hotelexperts will organise, for the third time, the HTLroundtable turkey+ – a high-profile discussion platform for decision-makers in the hotel, tourism and leisure sector. The aim of this meeting is to create a forum for international experts from hotel groups, project developers, investors, banks, law firms and consulting firms to exchange their views on the future of hotel and tourism developments in Turkey and Cyprus.

Unique landscapes, great historical sights, marvellous coastlines and the interplay between tradition and modernity form the quintessence of beauty in Turkey and Cyprus. These assets make the region the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. Seaside resorts along the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea as well as thrilling cities like Istanbul attract more and more travelers every year. Therefore, we want to discuss at our HTLroundtable:

what’s next? – hotel development trends
what’s hot? – hotel development in Istanbul despite skyrocketing real estate prices
what’s new? – key tourism & leisure projects

We are looking forward to a lively discussion about new and exciting trends in the hospitality sector in the Turkish region!

HTLroundtable france+ – 25 September 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:35:00 +0000

On Tuesday, 25 September 2012, PKF hotelexperts organised for the third time the HTLroundtable france+ in Paris! The event took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Paris Boulogne and aimed at having a high profile round of experts from hotel groups, project developers, investors, banks, law firms and consulting firms to exchange their views on the upcoming hotel and tourism development trends in France & Monaco. France with its great cultural heritage is the most popular tourist destination worldwide and also Monaco with its pleasant climate and luxury casinos attracts people from everywhere. The hotel, tourism and leisure sector has a long tradition in these countries and French hotel chains like Accor and Louvre have an excellent position on the market. With a special focus on hotel groups we discussed:

what’s next? – hotel development trends
what’s hot? – the role of French hotel groups in Europe
what’s new? – key tourism & leisure projects

We want to thank all participants for their contribution and hope to have another great HTLroundtable next year!