Press releases of Steigenberger Hotel Group

Steigenberger Parkhotel, D�sseldorf to undertake major refurbishment programme following contract extension

Steigenberger Hotels AG and Industrie-Club e.V. D�sseldorf are continuing their long-term partnership. An extension of the lease contract was agreed between the Frankfurt based hotel company and Industrie-Club e.V. as the owner of the property.

Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, Vienna - One of the best 25 hotels in Europe

Travellers from all over the world chose the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna as one of the best 25 hotels in Europe. It therefore received the “2010 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award”.

Steigenberger Hotel Group acclaimed as the Best Investment Partner

The “Most Wanted Investment Partner Treugast Award 2009” went to the Steigenberger Hotel Group. The management consultancy company, Treugast Solutions Group, singled out the Frankfurt-based hotel company for showing the “best value capacity increase” over the past year.

Steigenberger with new majority shareholder Travco Group is all set for further growth

The long-term strengthening of the market and competitive position of the Steigenberger Hotel Group is one of the main aims of its new majority shareholder, the Egyptian tourism corporation Travco Group. Particular focus will be given to the international expansion of the brands Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel. This was announced today by Hamed El Chiaty, founder and owner of the Travco Group, together with the Management Board of Steigenberger Hotels AG, at a press conference in Frankfurt am Main.

Steigenberger paves the way for a successful future with new shareholder

STEIGENBERGER, a leading European hotel Company based in Frankfurt, has completed its process of strategic repositioning that has started in 2008. With the Egyptian tourism group TRAVCO Group International Holding S.A.E., owned by Hamed El Chiaty and his family, a new partner has been found for the hotel business of STEIGENBERGER Hotels AG as of today, comprising the brands “STEIGENBERGER Hotels and Resorts” and “InterCityHotel”. The new partner will continue to pursue and further develop the long-term targets of the Company. In addition to hotels and Nile cruise ships, TRAVCO’s business activities also include complete tourism services. The parties have agreed not to disclose the price of the transaction.

Steigenberger Hotel Group - Everybody sells: Employees launch major sales promotion

Anyone who is enthusiastic about their hotel can sell it well too. Acting on this maxim, between June 23 and 25 around 250 employees of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotels are visiting 3,000 customers in order to introduce the range of services on offer in the 85 hotels of the Frankfurt-based hotel group. The sales promotion is taking place simultaneously in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Great Britain and the USA.

New Steigenberger Grandhotel in Leipzig

Early in 2011 the Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group will open the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Leipzig, in close proximity to the Naschmarkt and the Altes Rathaus. The elegant luxury hotel, which belongs to the Steigenberger Grandhotel Collection, skilfully combines traditional and modern elements and will set new hotel standards in this attractive city, well known for its culture and its exhibitions. This exclusive Grandhotel serves to reinforce the new strategic orientation of the Steigenberger Hotel Group.

The countdown has begun: a new luxury hotel will soon be open for business

One of the best kept secrets in Vienna is about to be revealed: the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Herrengasse 10 opens its doors on 1st December 2008.

Spiridon Sarantopoulos appointed General Manager of the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof

Spiridon Sarantopoulos has been appointed General Manager of the Steigenberger Group’s flagship hotel, the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof in Frankfurt am Main, with effect from 1 September 2008. The 38-year-old is currently responsible for the fortunes of the five-star Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom.

2007: Good Financial Results for Steigenberger