How is the market for hotel properties developing? What are the trends in the global hotel industry? Europe's largest trade fair for hotel properties and investmentsplayers from the hotel and real estate industry meet to discuss current developments and establish important contacts.
The wide variety of players and topics from the market for hotel properties makes EXPO REAL the ideal platform
The hotel asset class has been severely impacted by the pandemic years, bringing a new dynamic to the market. The coronavirus crisis was the most severe disruption in hotel history—both in the German and international hotel property market. Travel and hospitality boomed until 2019, with investors and operators betting on growth accordingly. But in 2020, governments around the world stopped travel, closed borders and hotels. That caused losses in the billions. Then, in late February 2022, came the attack on Ukraine. Its far-reaching implications mean new mega-challenges for the demand-driven and high-cost hotel property sector, its investors and operators. And although the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, there are professional investors who continue to believe in the hotel asset class. At the same time, there is growing interest in new utilization concepts for existing hotel properties.
Greater sustainability, quality and flexibility—many hotels have already been implementing environmentally friendly measures for years. Reaching today's climate targets will require professional operators and responsible investors with a long-term focus to come together. It is the only way to finance quality products with flexible use in the hotel property market. And to prevail in a still highly competitive market, whose trends consumers/travelers have a massive say in. What solutions are available and how can change be accelerated? Does it unlock new options for investment in hotel properties? At EXPO REAL, you were able to benefit from the know-how of experienced practitioners and hospitality consultants.
Since early 2022, forecasts for the hotel property market have finally been looking better. Leisure hotels/resorts have been booming again since Q2, and city hotels have also recovered unexpectedly quickly. Even the meetings and conventions industry is seeing an upswing. People are desperate to travel again, companies have a high need to at least catch up on meetings and smaller conferences. Also, the first major trade shows have already taken place or are scheduled for the fall. Be it investors, hotel operators, architects or other players: you will meet all stakeholders in the hotel property market at EXPO REAL. The perfect opportunity to discuss best practices from the hotel industry and current hotel property trends with experienced players.
The hospitality industry is a service industry. However, the loss of employees, caused by the repeated long pandemic lockdowns, can no longer be compensated for. First innovative approaches are already becoming visible. Just like in other industries, high inflation, skyrocketing gas costs and drastically increased wages are currently hampering everyday life in the hospitality sector. And consumers, in turn, fear the consequences of the war in Ukraine and higher prices for food and energy. This already slightly slowed down the summer boom in 2022. Project developers and builders of hotel properties are also under pressure: prices are also skyrocketing in their segment, with bottlenecks in the supply chains preventing hotel buildings from being completed. You could be there live at EXPO REAL where the industry discusses solutions and explores options!
From buying and selling hotels, investing in hotel properties, trends and prices to current hospitality topics—EXPO REAL is well worth a visit!
Which companies offer hotel property services? And who does what? You can find out more about this directly from the exhibitors at EXPO REAL. In addition to the joint pavilions “World of Hospitality” and “196+ lounge”, there are many individual contributions from leading players in the market.
Since 2011, the joint pavilion “World of Hospitality” has been one of the first destinations for trade fair visitors interested in hotel properties: it features domestic and foreign exhibitors from the entire value chain, from investors to hotel operators. This is where you will find contacts across the entire spectrum of the hotel property market: search for locations, hotel buildings, hotel development, prices and financing, investment in hotel properties and operation of hotels.
At EXPO REAL 2022, the “World of Hospitality” again occupied two booths. The following companies from the hotel property market were present at booth A1.144 to represent the hospitality sector:
ACHAT Hotels, CHRISTIE & CO, Entwicklungsregion FICHTELGEBIRGE, FALKENSTEINER Hotels & Resorts, GORGEOUS SMILING Hotels, HOTOUR Hotel Consulting, JUNG & SCHLEICHER Rechtsanwälte, LINDNER Hotels & Resorts, PLAZA Hotel Group, PRIMESTAR Hospitality, SELECT Hotel Advisory Services, STAYCITY Group
At booth A1.040, where the “World of Hospitality” reception and meeting rooms are also located, exhibitors were: NOVUM Hospitality, PREMIER INN and HOSPITALITYINSIDE.
Our tip: HospitalityInside is also the place to go for anyone interested in the HospitalityInside Think Tank (HITT) on ESG in hotel properties.
Current topics, effective networking: PKF hospitality group, the parent company of 196+ Events, stands as an internationally recognized leader in hotel, serviced living, tourism and leisure consulting. Being a joint pavilion, the 196+ lounge brings together the leading hotel groups and players in the hospitality industry. Thus, EXPO REAL offers you a varied platform for relaxed networking in the market for hotel properties.
Catch up live on current trends in the growing hotel business: in 2022, big-name exhibitors
at 196+ lounge, fair booth A1.340, included:
Accor, Dorint, Hyatt, Limehome, Radisson, Scandic, TUI and Wyndham
Curious about who else was exhibiting at EXPO REAL 2022? Take a look at the list of exhibitors!
The cutting-edge supporting program was something You would'nt want to miss! The Hospitality Industry Dialogue at EXPO REAL 2022 covers a wide range of topics in the hospitality property industry:
Details on topics and speakers can be found here.
You can also take advantage of EXPO REAL's wide range of current topics relevant to the entire real estate industry, such as the spotlight topic of innovation. It pays to take a look at the conference program!
A visit to EXPO REAL is most definitely worthwhile, as this is where the key players in the entire life cycle and all aspects of hotel properties meet. The perfect opportunity to learn first-hand about the trends that are shaping the international hotel property market. You will benefit from the extensive know-how of reputable companies from the hospitality industry and can establish useful business contacts.
