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Travel Daily News
14-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Booking.com Barometer 2025: European accommodation sector confident
Specialized staffing and upskilling challenges persist With an operationally busy period ahead, hiring needs are front of mind. On average, European hotels plan to hire 3.59 employees over the next 12 months. This number varies significantly between independent and chain hotels. Independent hotels plan to hire 2.72 employees, while for chain hotels the number rises to 5.85. According to the research, while respondents indicated that relatively low-skilled, seasonal roles are easier to fill, the opposite is true for hiring skilled senior roles (e.g. general management, sales, marketing). High salary expectations (56%) and challenges with work-life balance (52%) in the industry were noted as the largest barriers contributing to the challenge of finding staff. 47% also cited a lack of necessary skills or experience as a significant barrier to successful recruiting. Taking a risk on under qualified or less experienced candidates is equally unappealing due to the high costs associated with training and upskilling initiatives – a hurdle shared by all property sizes, as well as a lack of managerial capacity to oversee them. Across Europe, the skills gap hits particularly hard for small and independent accommodations, which lack the training resources available to chains. In fact, 17% of all independent properties do not offer any training at all while the same is true for only 2% of chain properties. Additionally, while chains are more likely to work with external training providers (49%), as well as offer online training programs (42%), the contrast is stark for independent businesses (29% and 24%, respectively). Digital technology and AI adoption – a growing digital divide Many European accommodations recognize the potential benefits of AI for their business, particularly in the areas of marketing (66%), customer service (63%) and revenue management (61%). But challenges continue to hamper adoption, with three in five citing high implementation costs (61%) and integration complexity (58%) revealed as the biggest obstacles.
Hospitality Net
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Curio Collection by Hilton arrives in Vienna
Hilton has further strengthened its presence in Austria with the opening of the Astoria Hotel Vienna, the first Curio Collection property in the Austrian capital. The hotel, located in the city's 1st district, blends unique design and local heritage, creating a new offering for both leisure and business travelers. A historic hotel with a new look The Astoria Hotel, originally opened in 1912, has undergone a significant renovation led by the Verkehrsbüro Group. Now featuring 125 rooms, including seven junior suites and one Beletage Suite, the hotel retains its classic Art Deco style while incorporating modern amenities. It also offers four conference rooms, catering to both business and leisure needs. Guests can enjoy authentic Viennese cuisine at the hotel's Great Salon, which serves a variety of local specialties such as Kaiserschmarrn and Fiaker Goulash alongside a traditional breakfast buffet. The newly renovated Astoria Bar offers a selection of local beers, Austrian wines, and classic cocktails, enhancing the overall guest experience. Enhancing Vienna's hospitality market The partnership with Hilton strengthens the visibility of the Astoria Vienna on the international market while maintaining its long-standing charm. The opening of the Astoria Vienna further strengthens Hilton's Curio Collection presence in Europe, joining upcoming openings in Sicily, Athens, and Romania. This new addition aligns with Hilton's strategy to expand its portfolio of lifestyle hotels in high-demand destinations across the continent. Hotel website
