Outstanding year for hotels in Amsterdam
Whereas some European cities are still suffering the after effects of the economic downturn, the hospitality industry in Amsterdam can look back on a very successful 2010. This is evident from the latest HotStats survey released by TRI Hospitality Consulting, experts in the international hotel industry.
More rooms, more profits
The hotel business in Amsterdam increased its profitability to €68,58 Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR). Only Hotels in London and Zurich have a higher GOPPAR. Occupancy rates were also up by 6%.
Room for growth
These numbers demonstrate that Amsterdam is an attractive destination for hotels to set up a new business or to expand their current business.
Demand for hotel rooms in Amsterdam is expected to continue to increase in the foreseeable future. The City of Amsterdam is rising to the challenge with plans to build a vast number of new hotel rooms by 2015. New hotel rooms will be available in all one to five star categories.
Amsterdam welcomes innovative concepts which attract new markets. To help entrepreneurs develop a hotel in Amsterdam, the city has appointed a Hotel Development Intermediary who serves as a central point of entry and a guide which can help with the creation or expansion of a hotel business in Amsterdam.
Examples of hotels in Amsterdam
Reflecting the wide variety of visitors, Amsterdam has an impressive range of hotels, from world-class five-star establishments to floating ‘boatels.’ Here are some examples of hotels in various categories.
Luxury hotels
Innovative concept hotels
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