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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.

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.

Articles & 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.

Articles & 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.