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articles & publications - 2023-05-31
Showcasing hospitality properties and their pioneering eco-friendly practices
Climate change, freshwater depletion, unsustainable use of resources, and biodiversity collapse are some of the most pressing challenges faced by humanity today. As the world’s population increases, so does the pressure on the world’s natural resources and on local communities. While hospitality might on the surface be less damaging than other industries where pollution is more visible (manufacturing, transport, agriculture, etc.), the hospitality service sector and its supply chain are directly affecting and being affected by sustainability matters.
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articles & publications - 2023-05-29
Project of the month: Casa Cook, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
Operator search for a hotel project in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
PKF hospitality has identified a new operator for a hotel project in Madonna di Campiglio, a ski region in northern Italy. The town of Madonna di Campiglio is not only known for its ski slopes and winter activities, but also as a summer destination. The hotel is located in Piazza Righi, directly in the pedestrian zone and amidst the enchanting mountain scenery of the Brenta Dolomites.
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articles & publications - 2023-04-27
Greenwashing: how green is it?
On March 22, 2023, the European Commission adopted a “Proposal for a Directive on Green Claims”. The proposal is designed to put a stop to the practice of greenwashing and, if adopted by Member States of the Union, it will force companies doing business in Europe to be more scrupulous and evidence based about their environmental claims.
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articles & publications - 2023-04-25
Project of the month: HENRI Country House
Operator search for a hotel project in Kitzbühel, Austria
PKF hospitality has identified a new operator for a hotel project in Kitzbühel, Austria. As of December 2023, DSR Hotel Holding Group will operate the former Hotel Klausner as the HENRI Kitzbühel. The hotel will be renovated together with JP Hospitality in the upcoming months.
articles & publications - 2023-03-30
Project of the month: Vienna House Easy by Wyndham
Operator search for a hotel project at the Vienna Airport, Schwechat, Austria
PKF hospitality was involved in the operator search for a hotel project at the Vienna International Airport. The property will be built by the Viennese real estate developer Herbert Pinzolits (Mamma Group) and construction is due to commence in the fall 2023. HR Group will operate the hotel under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts with the brand Vienna House Easy.
articles & publications - 2023-03-29
Co-Living - The new real estate generation
With the ongoing urbanisation, the accompanying housing shortage in metropolitan areas and the changing lifestyles especially of the young generations X and Z (more flexibility, less bondage to a specific place of residence), co-living has become more and more integrated into the real estate market within the last years.
read morearticles & publications - 2023-02-27
Is DEI Destined To D-I-E During the Recession?
With Covid 19, the war in Ukraine and a potential global recession dominating the news, the important topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been pushed to the sideline. As the hospitality sector is a leader in this movement, the article addresses what the industry needs to do in order to bring more attention to this critical issue. “The ultimate measure of a person is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
read morearticles & publications - 2023-02-24
Project of the month: Quality Hotel Vienna
Operator search for the former Austria Trend Hotel Zoo in Vienna, Austria.
PKF hospitality has identified a new operator for an existing property close to the Schönbrunn Castle - RIMC Hotels and Resorts Group together with Choice Hotels EMEA have entered a 20-year-franchise agreement.
read morearticles & publications - 2023-01-31
Ghost Kitchens
Ghost kitchens – also known as virtual, dark or cloud kitchens – have generated significant interest in recent years as a source of innovation and disruption in the food & beverage (F&B) sector. With an exclusive focus on delivery, these establishments eschew the traditional front of the house – storefront, dining space, furniture and fixtures, wait staff, etc – and cater to customers rather via an online platform; usually a third-party delivery app.
read morearticles & publications - 2022-12-01
Project of the month: Zum Stern Hotel
PKF hospitality group’s project of the month is where we share with you one of our many projects across a wide range of our service lines. This month we feature Hotel Zum Stern in Bad Hofgastein in Austria. We were involved with the feasibility study and operator search for this project. PKF hospitality group successfully found the right partner to operate the property.
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