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Interview with Thomas Hagemann, Chief Operating Officer at Meininger Hotels

🏨 Thomas Hagemann, former Radisson Hotel Group specialist, joined Meininger as COO in 2018. Meininger, with 36 European properties, plans 50 by 2030. A new Strasbourg hotel, backed by Credit Agricole and Banque des Territoires, will open in 2026. Other projects include a 157-key hotel in Edinburgh and openings in Barcelona and Kiel. Meininger is exploring expansion in Greece, Poland, Scandinavia, and Great Britain, targeting various clientele types, including 25% group travelers, with a hybrid model. Upcoming refurbishments will affect ten properties, following a year of positive financial performance.
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Thomas Hagemann, Chief Operating Officer at Meininger Hotels

🏨 Thomas Haugeman joined Meininger as COO in 2018, after working with the Radisson Hotel Group. Meininger, a leading hostel brand in Europe, is nearing 50 properties with recent project announcements like a new-build in Strasbourg due in 2026. Currently, Meininger operates 36 hotels across Europe, with upcoming openings in Edinburgh, Barcelona, Kiel, and Tel Aviv. They maintain a lease-focused strategy, preferring 20-year terms, as seen in France due to tax considerations. The brand caters to a diverse clientele, including 25% groups, 10% backpackers, and sees potential growth in family and corporate segments. Automation and the enhancement of public areas are current focuses for Meininger's operational strategy.
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