Lionel Schauder
Brussels Hotel Market – Recovery Now Complete
Lionel Schauder | July 2, 2019
By Lionel Schauder and Sophie Perret Brussels, with a population of approximately 1.2 million, enjoys a strategic location in the heart of Western Europe, making it both a regional metropolis and an international hub. In addition to its role as capital of Belgium, the city is home to NATO’s headquarters and is widely known as the ‘capital of Europe’, hosting both the European Parliament and the European Commission. Described as the ‘new Berlin’ by the New York Times in 2015, an eclectic and creative facet of Brussels has recently emerged, represented by its community of artists, architects and designers. ECONOMIC INDICATORS ...
Outlook for Tourism in Israel Strong as Three Million Mark Within Sight, says HVS Report
HVS | July 20, 2017
20 July 2017, London: Israel's hotel sector saw a relatively stable performance during 2016 with significant potential for future growth due to a rise in incoming tourism and expansion in the sharing economy, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS. Despite the volatile geo-political situation in Israel and its neighbouring states, hotel occupancy in 2016 averaged 67%, with average rates and RevPAR remaining steady at US$202 and US$136. Israel, whose large number of business start-ups and booming technology sector make it the world's second most innovative country, saw significant GDP growth of 4% in 2016. The countr...
