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Outlook for 2025 on the three major blocs of European hotel markets

📈 MKG Consulting's annual forecasts anticipate relative slowdown for France and the UK in 2024, with better performance expected in 2025 albeit below historical standards. Northwestern European countries, including Germany and the Benelux, will likely face alternating slowdowns after a positive 2024. Southern Europe is predicted to sustain strong growth in 2025 due to controlled volume compression, despite a decline in visitation. For in-depth country and segment analysis, MKG Consulting's detailed reports are available online.
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Interview with Thomas Hagemann, Chief Operating Officer at Meininger Hotels

🏨 Thomas Hagemann, former Radisson Hotel Group specialist, joined Meininger as COO in 2018. Meininger, with 36 European properties, plans 50 by 2030. A new Strasbourg hotel, backed by Credit Agricole and Banque des Territoires, will open in 2026. Other projects include a 157-key hotel in Edinburgh and openings in Barcelona and Kiel. Meininger is exploring expansion in Greece, Poland, Scandinavia, and Great Britain, targeting various clientele types, including 25% group travelers, with a hybrid model. Upcoming refurbishments will affect ten properties, following a year of positive financial performance.
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Thomas Hagemann, Chief Operating Officer at Meininger Hotels

🏨 Thomas Haugeman joined Meininger as COO in 2018, after working with the Radisson Hotel Group. Meininger, a leading hostel brand in Europe, is nearing 50 properties with recent project announcements like a new-build in Strasbourg due in 2026. Currently, Meininger operates 36 hotels across Europe, with upcoming openings in Edinburgh, Barcelona, Kiel, and Tel Aviv. They maintain a lease-focused strategy, preferring 20-year terms, as seen in France due to tax considerations. The brand caters to a diverse clientele, including 25% groups, 10% backpackers, and sees potential growth in family and corporate segments. Automation and the enhancement of public areas are current focuses for Meininger's operational strategy.
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