Airbnb has revolutionised the way people travel and book accommodation. With a wide range of unique accommodation, it offers an alternative experience to the traditional hotel industry. While hotels still play an important role, they are feeling the competitive pressure from Airbnb. The platform has helped to individualise the travel experience and engage local communities. However, despite its growing presence, the future of the hotel scene remains in a dynamic balance with

Many hotels now offer the option of online check-in, where guests can complete the check-in process over the internet without having to queue at reception. The exact procedure can vary depending on the hotel, but in general the process is as follows. You book your room online via the hotel's official website or a booking platform. During the booking process, you can often also specify special preferences and information. After booking, you will recei

From Dubai to Munich. Since the end of October, guests at Flemings Hotels Schwabing have been able to experience the immersive dining experience "Seven Paintings" by InterDine GmbH. The concept is inspired by seven world-famous artists and combines high-tech 3D projections with imaginative props. Every Thursday to Sunday, the breakfast room of the Flemings Hotel is transformed into an art exhibition that combines entertainment, fine cuisine and technology.

If the guest doesn't come to the bar, then the bar comes to the guest: this is the motto at the boutique hotel Volkshaus Basel, where drinks are now served between the sheets and not just in the hotel's own "Imi Bar". Every Thursday to Saturday from 5.45 pm to 7 pm, trained staff push a well-stocked and beautifully arranged bar trolley from room to room, stopping wherever the door opens. The bar on wheels offers beer, white and red wine, champagne, cola and kombucha, as well