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Europe Hotel Prices 2012: Too Low to Miss Out

2012-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The wonderful Schlössle Hotel in Tallinn

For those of you out there wanting to squeeze the most out of Fall vacation plans recent stats from Hotwire’s Travel Savings Indicator show 20 of Europe’s most popular destinations as spectacular deals. Hotel price drops across Europe range from 7% to 37% compared to a year ago, with some price cuts in excess of 50% year on year. If you ever wanted to visit Europe, there may never have been a better time.

Tags: Berlin hotels, Europe hotels, Europe rooms, Europe stays, Europe travel, Eurostat, Hotwire, HVS, HVS Hospitality, Prague hotels, Tallinn Hotels, Tallinn stays, travel deals

Accor & Other Hotels Say Bye Bye to Summer Profits

2012-09-02 by Phil Butler

Sun, sea and sand: part 3 - via Accor

Just as some have feared but so few forecast officially, this Summer’s travel was not as big a hit as expected. When Accor Hotel Group warned their investors profit may not meet expectations last week the recession’s effect on hoteliers was cemented for the season.

Tags: Accor Hotel Group, economy, EU rooms, Europe hotels, Europe rooms, GBTA, hospitality, hotel revenue, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Southern Europe, Starwood Hotels, World hotels

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