has officially entered the German market with the opening of its first hotel in the country: Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach This marks a milestone for the Danish brand known for combining Scandinavian design with affordable located just a short distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport offers guests a design that reflects the Danish tradition of simplicity and functionality With a focus on high-quality natural materials includes a snack bar and lounge area where guests can relax making it a suiteable choice for both business and leisure travelers The hotel is also perfectly suited for flight crews due to its close proximity to the airport Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach boasts a prime location near the airport offering a free shuttle service for easy access to and from Frankfurt International Airport the nearby Kelsterbach city train station provides quick connections to Frankfurt city center making it a convenient option for those visiting the city or traveling internationally Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's modern fitness room and on-site parking facilities These added amenities enhance the overall guest experience providing everything needed for a comfortable stay The brand's growth is particularly focused on the franchise segment leveraging efficient operations and systems Zleep Hotels benefits from its partnership with the H Rewards loyalty program offering access to a large customer base across Europe which helps drive its expansion efforts in Germany and beyond The hotel's opening marks the beginning of Zleep Hotels' expansion into Germany with plans for further growth across Europe it is set to redefine affordable hospitality with high-quality design-focused accommodations that cater to a wide range of travelers Hotel website Brand OwnerCore Hospitality by Denis Stackeusky April 30, 2025 - Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, Zleep Hotels has entered the German market with the opening of the Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach located near Frankfurt International Airport The 175-room hotel combines Danish design with Scandinavian simplicity and is positioned as an economy lifestyle brand offering functionality and comfort at affordable rates lounge area and parking as well as a complimentary shuttle to the airport The CEO and managing director of Steigenberger Hotels GmbH introduced the launch as a significant brand milestone.“Following openings at various locations in Europe in recent years the debut in Germany is a further milestone for the brand and the starting signal for expansion in the market We would like to thank our partners for the excellent cooperation at the important hub of Frankfurt am Main,” said Dr The hotel’s interior design follows a minimalist aesthetic using natural materials and warm lighting to create a Scandinavian atmosphere Public spaces are designed for both work and relaxation The project was led by Sonar Development on behalf of Four Points Development The director of development at Sonar Development highlighted the importance of this first property “We are delighted to have taken a significant step towards brand entry with the construction of the first Zleep Hotel in Germany we are setting new standards in the local hotel market,” said Dennis Spitra The company’s managing director emphasized the speed and success of the implementation “Just three years after entering the market this is the first time we have successfully implemented a hotel project in service development,” said Steffen Wittwer The hotel targets both business and leisure travelers It is near the Kelsterbach city train station providing easy access to both the airport and Frankfurt city center The operations manager at Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach spoke about the guest experience the team hopes to create “With the Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach we are bringing Scandinavian design to Frankfurt am Main I am delighted to offer guests real feel-good moments.” said Maximilian Wied Further Zleep Hotels are planned across Europe with a focus on franchise growth The brand benefits from lean operational systems and access to the H Rewards loyalty program which reaches more than 270 million potential customers You must be logged in to post a comment Get the scoop on the latest news in the hospitality industry Username can contain any letters or numbers APAC REIT sells former Lufthansa/IBM site to unnamed buyer Keppel’s data center real estate investment trust (REIT) has sold a data center in Frankfurt It was announced this week that Keppel DC REIT Management Pte has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to divest the 100 percent freehold interest in the Kelsterbach Data Centre to an unrelated (and unnamed) third party The all-cash deal was valued at €50 million ($52.4m) and expected to close in the first half of 2025 the 540,870 sq ft (50,250 sqm) property comprises a five-story shell and core data center and six-story office block “The divestment of Kelsterbach Data Centre aligns with our strategy to concentrate on the hyperscale data center market where demand trends match Keppel DC REIT’s core competencies,” said Loh Hwee Long Keppel DC REIT remains well-positioned to pursue accretive data center investment growth opportunities in key digital hubs in Asia Pacific Keppel DC REIT acquired the site in late 2019 from Maena KG for €81.8 million the property was fully leased on a triple-net basis until the end of 2025 Keppel didn’t share details of the address or the tenant but images of the facility matches Kyndryl’s Kelsterbach campus along Am Weiher 24 IT services firm Kyndryl took over the site after being spun out from IBM in 2021; IBM took over Lufthansa’s IT business in 2014 taking over the site in Kelsterbach as part of the deal Keppel still has one other data center in Frankfurt. Keppel DC REIT acquired a facility, in Offenbach am Main, around 2015 that Maincubes was developing Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia The Zleep Hotels brand is celebrating its market entry in Germany: guests can now check into the Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach The economy lifestyle brand combines Danish design with Scandinavian simplicity and quality at affordable prices “Following openings at various locations in Europe in recent years We would like to thank our partners for the excellent cooperation at the important hub of Frankfurt am Main,” says Dr Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Steigenberger Hotels GmbH At the Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach minimalist aesthetic inspired by the Danish design tradition with a harmonious combination of functionality and comfort clear shapes and warm light create a Scandinavia-inspired atmosphere The lobby with snack bar and lounge area is designed as a lively meeting place The new building was constructed by Sonar Development The company represented the developer and builder Four Points Development in this project and was responsible for planning and implementation we are setting new standards in the local hotel market,” says Dennis Spitra this is the first time we have successfully implemented a hotel project in service development,” adds Steffen Wittwer A modern fitness room and parking facilities directly at the hotel round off the offer With its location close to Frankfurt am Main International Airport the 175-room hotel is the ideal accommodation for business and leisure travelers as well as crews Thanks to the free airport shuttle service and proximity to the Kelsterbach city train station travelers can quickly reach the airport and Frankfurt city center Operations Manager Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach: “With the Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach I am delighted to offer guests real feel-good moments.” Further Zleep Hotels in Europe are being planned The brand’s growth is being driven forward in the franchise segment efficient standards and systems as well as access to 270 million potential customers via the H Rewards loyalty program and booking platform are a promising combination for the European market and Germany Contact us: info@rli.uk.com Welcome to IPE Real Assets. 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Read our policy By 2025-02-17T12:45:00+00:00 Keppel DC REIT has sold its Kelsterbach Data Centre campus in Germany for €50m to an unrelated third party consists of a five-storey data centre shell and core connected to a six-storey office building Keppel DC REIT will use the net sale proceeds for debt repayment CEO of Keppel DC REIT Management said: “The divestment of Kelsterbach Data Centre aligns with our strategy to concentrate on the hyperscale data centre market where demand trends match Keppel DC REIT’s core competencies.” Loh said the divestment further strengthened the resilience of the trust’s portfolio which was firmly anchored by hyperscale clients with overall high occupancy and long weighted average lease expiry “Our proactive portfolio management strategy enables us to unlock value and redeploy capital into higher-yielding data centre assets that will further optimise returns to our unitholders.” To read the latest IPE Real Assets magazine click here Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud Germany for €50 million (about $52 million) in cash to an undisclosed third party Edited by: Padma Priya Deals Analysis Venture Capital Climate Tech & ESG REITSWEEK Keppel DC REIT has announced the divestment of its 100% freehold interest in Kelsterbach Data Centre in Frankfurt It will be divested to an unrelated third party said the REIT in its announcement on 17 February Dear members, please login to continue reading this article Rachel Young is a staff writer for REITsWeek and is based in Singapore She focuses on REITs listed in the North American and European markets but occasionally covers REITs in the Asia-Pacific region REITsWeek is a publisher of news and data on REITs We strive to deliver timely and accurate news data and information on REITs and property trusts listed globally While we strive to give the most accurate data and information available the publisher of REITsWeek makes no warranties to anyone who uses this website including free and paying subscribers the publisher of REITsWeek does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy or reliability of the use of the materials on this website Users are advised to check with the respective bourses and listed securities should there be a need need to verify any information Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks Tropical fruit and vegetables are becoming increasingly popular JJ Global Trader Ltd has been one of the specialist providers of unusual air freight products from all over the world we spoke to company founder and Managing Director Jasvir Singh Jeer his wife Parminder Jeer and his daughter Sharon Jeer about the development of the Kelsterbach-based family business and the further growth potential in the exotic category High growth potential for okra and mangoesJJ Global Trader Ltd is primarily dedicated to the procurement and marketing of exotic foods In addition to produce flown in from India and Pakistan the broad-based portfolio now also includes products from Kenya we have developed into one of the main importers of okra in the Rhine-Main region and load up to 25 tonnes a week We have noticed that this product continues to gain in importance but also in other European countries such as Luxembourg the Czech Republic and Poland," says Parminder Jeer Okra is becoming increasingly popular in north-west Europe and is currently sourced from India Demand is sometimes 30 per cent higher than last year mangoes from Pakistan and India are also becoming increasingly popular Jeer: "These are unusual varieties such as Sindhri Our main customers also include wholesale customers from Belgium who redistribute the goods in their respective delivery areas." Indian mangoes are usually in season from the end of April to August while Pakistani produce is mainly available between the end of May and the beginning of September Sharon Jeer is the daughter of the founding couple and has been responsible for the webshop for end consumers and private customers called JJGT for several years Pictured: Sindhri mangoes from Pakistan are sold under the private label Lack of space and staff Due to the company's strong growth in recent years JJ Global Trader has now outgrown its site "In order to further expand the wholesale business and the online shop We would therefore like to relocate in the near future the basic requirement is a direct connection to Frankfurt Airport as our direct imports arrive here." Another challenge is finding sufficient staff it is still feasible to find new employees." Insight into JJ Global Trader's wide range of exotic products: from left to right: jackfruit Freight charges vary greatly depending on the source country Freight rates in East Asian countries are generally much higher compared to other sources For more information:Jasvir Singh Jeer JJ Global Trader GmbHLanger Kornweg 34a 65451 Kelsterbach T: +49 6107 9687865 Email: [email protected]www.jjgt.de FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Kyndryl will relocate two datacenters from Hausbank’s locations to its own high-availability datacenters in Frankfurt. As the bank’s new IT partner, Kyndryl will not only rebuild the dedicated server infrastructure and establish a modernized network, but also manage the operating system. The partnership will provide a future-proof private cloud-native platform based on Kubernetes A major focus of the project will be to enable reliable, highly automated and secure operational processes for the bank through Kyndryl Bridge an AI-powered integration platform that provides real-time visibility and operational insights Additionally, Kyndryl will enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of Hausbank with various IT security solutions such as a Managed SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platform These services will be delivered from multiple Kyndryl delivery centers in the European Union The bank chose Kyndryl as an IT partner so that it could focus more on its core banking business and specialized software solutions for the real estate industry With a balance sheet total of €4.187 billion in 2022 the financial institution comprehensively supports its clients in banking services software solutions for the real estate management and further services Hausbank München eG is among the largest cooperative banks in the Bavaria region necessitating an IT services partner that provides stable and compliant datacenter operations and sophisticated operational IT security “We look forward to collaborating with Kyndryl and anticipate a fast and seamless implementation of the datacenter relocation,” said Jan Keuntje General Attorney and CIO of Hausbank München eG “This will enable us to further expand our services and specialized software solutions for property owners and the real estate industry.”  "The financial sector is one of Kyndryl's most important industries We serve about 70 major institutions worldwide Thanks to our experience with the specific regulations in the financial services sector and the trusted collaboration with Hausbank München eG we can tailor our services to meet the needs of this new customer individually."  Many of its customers are also members of the cooperative, making them owners of the bank. Since the 1970s, Hausbank München eG has also been a nationwide service provider for the real estate industry with its software for property management and, since the 1980s, its security deposit service. For more information, visit www.hausbank.de Protecting data availability in the age of cloud Kyndryl France achieves PASSI qualification demonstrating its commitment to information security  Inside the dangerous rise of synthetic identity fraud — and the ways banks can fight it by Kathakali Nandi November 5, 2024 - Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, Looking to expand its footprint further into Europe and leverage the demand for the economy segment H World International has acquired the full brand rights for Zleep Hotels The former joint venture with a Danish partner was simultaneously dissolved and operations in Denmark under the Zleep Hotels brand will discontinue by January 2025 H World International is now focusing on growing Zleep Hotels across Central and Eastern Europe with Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach scheduled to open in Q1 2025 we have established the Zleep Hotels brand in Europe by opening hotels in Madrid We are aiming to expand our economy lifestyle brand with further strategic partnerships Our current pipeline for new Zleep Hotels is encouraging and underlines our commitment,” says Oliver Bonke Chief Executive Officer of H World International Besides the upcoming opening in Frankfurt-Kelsterbach the brand will be opening in more locations H World International has already signed framework agreements for 10 more Zleep properties and are in negotiations for additional agreements with other partners to add hotels across Central and Eastern Europe “Our Swiss project locations and the Zleep Hotels brand are an ideal match We appreciate the good and trusting cooperation with the dynamic team of H World International,” says Rico Zindel which has signed a framework agreement with H World International for franchise hotels in Switzerland Zleep Hotel recently added a location in Zurich-Kloten while two more properties are currently under development in Bern-West and Lucerne-Emmenbrücke Zleep Hotels’ design showcases a blend of minimalist aesthetic with natural materials The brand is suitable for both new-build buildings as well as conversion projects You must be logged in to post a comment Lufthansa is getting out of the IT business in a deal whereby IBM will buy the German airline's infrastructure business and takes over its in-house IT Running IT and selling IT services is not an airline's  core business leading to the break-up of its systems integration business Outsourcing its internal IT to IBM will save the company €70 million per year Lufthansa’s IT infrastructure division has bout 450 customers and provides data centers and networking for companies mostly in the global aviation industry Lufthansa will incur a €240m one-time charge to seal the deal due to restructuring and effects from the purchase price in the financial year 2014 Lufthansa Systems will be split into three companies and its Airline Solutions and Industry Solutions divisions will become independent companies pending the approval of the Lufthansa Supervisory Board and the antitrust authorities Deutsche Lufthansa AG CFO and member of the executive board and Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Systems AG Simone Menne said: “the cooperation with a global and successful IT group like IBM will strengthen the competitiveness of the Group companies and the Lufthansa Group as a whole It will directly improve our cost base and allows access to the latest IT technologies which we will use to continue digitizing our business processes in order to increase efficiency and customer focus.” The split-up of Lufthansa Systems and formal launch of the new companies are due to take place in Q1 2015 and the completion of the infrastructure sale is planned for March 31 It has not been disclosed how much the deal is worth Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Fruit via air freight is increasingly being criticised these days which is why some food retail chains stop having fruit flown in and the like continue to enjoy unbroken high demand from quality-conscious European consumers exotic fruit importer and Managing Director of HLB Tropical Food GmbH To mark the 35th anniversary of the family business FreshPlaza travelled to Kelsterbach to talk about the opportunities and challenges of importing exotics The father of the current Managing Director started out by importing tree-ripened tropical fruits the growing company moved into a new location including cold storage space in Kelsterbach in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt Airport so that the goods arriving by air could be picked and distributed as quickly as possible we haven't been working with Golden Papayas The latter variety is characterised by its firm This eating quality was also particularly important to us We want to offer the consumer a great experience to incentivise repeat purchases So it's a matter close to my heart to bring something exciting here," says Hartmann de Barros Lorenz Hartmann de Barros has been at the helm of HLB Tropical Food GmbH as Managing Director for five years now and is the second generation to run the company The company supplies the European markets (including Germany and the Netherlands) either directly by 'dropship' or from the warehouse in Kelsterbach the ability to deliver all year round is almost a basic requirement today we have the advantage that we can source them from Brazil 12 months a year and procure our exotic fruits from different countries depending on the time of year We are very critical of our producers and regularly visit them to enquire about important issues such as quality management and residue analysis This is the only way we can guarantee continuous HLB has set new standards on the exotic fruit shelf The flavoursome fruit is sourced exclusively from selected Freight rates have recently normalised again and are now close to pre-corona levels High demand for fruit exoticsAs part of the increasing awareness of sustainability several leading retail chains are already trying to reduce the proportion of airfreight this has already led to a situation where there are hardly any ripe exotics we are constantly receiving enquiries from consumers who would like to buy our tree-ripened papayas This means that there is still a demand for air exotics Air freight does not necessarily have a larger carbon footprint compared to sea transport: In practice these are passenger flights that are topped up with fruit So we fill the flight so that it doesn't fly empty which unfortunately is often not taken into account we now only use cardboard boxes without lids so that we can save on packaging material and make optimum use of the available storage space the reduction in purchasing power due to inflation is often cited as an inhibiting factor for the exotic market "True to the motto 'Trust is our currency' it is extremely important to offer exciting goods with good flavour Only when we show customers that we have a personal passion for the product and stand behind our fruit can we create a certain level of trust we also approach customers proactively by advising them on the organisation of promotions and informing them at the end how the campaign has gone people have been travelling via their palates which continues to benefit sales of exotic products Papaya as a promotional productWith the start of school and autumn it is again a good time to run promotions and offer the goods at affordable prices "There are currently similar promotions for other exotic fruits We are also noticing that producers are particularly willing to export They are reluctant to sit on their produce as it is difficult to sell the entire volume on the local market and the prices are much more attractive when exporting the price level remains almost constant throughout the year which is ultimately in the interests of all those involved," he concludes Lorenz Hartmann de Barros at this year's Fruit Logistica where the company exhibited together with its American colleagues from HLB Specialties LLC the wide-ranging portfolio includes rambutan For more information:Lorenz Hartmann de BarrosHLB Tropical Food GmbHAm Weiher 2a65451 KelsterbachTel: +49-6107-98781 0Fax: +49-6107-98781 14[email protected] www.hlbtropical.com Deutsche Hospitality has announced another strategic milestone The Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport is set to become the second hotel to operate under the brand in Germany following the Zleep Hotel Hamburg Altonaer Volkspark The Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport is a new build project which is being completed in conjunction with the property development company Four Points Development GmbH The hotel is scheduled to open in spring 2022 a gym area and numerous car parking spaces including underground parking "We are delighted to be able to collaborate with our partner Four Points Development GmbH on creating the Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport at Europe's most significant transport hub," explained Thomas Willms "This location represents a big step within our strategy to establish the brand in Europe on a permanent basis." The new hotel will join the Steigenberger Airport Hotel and the IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport to become the group's third presence at Frankfurt Airport The Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport will take on a similar function to the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof and the IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd by becoming a beacon for its brand Its convenient location in Kelsterbach will enable guests to enjoy good and rapid links to public transport to Frankfurt's main railway station and to the motorway network the Commerzbank Arena and access points out into the region are all only a short distance away," added Robert Boller Zleep Hotels is an economy brand which was founded in Denmark in 2003 by Peter Haaber It currently has twelve hotels in Scandinavia and has been part of the Deutsche Hospitality brand family since 2019 "With the concluded lease agreement with Zleep Hotels GmbH for this new location in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main metropolitan area we are now adding another important partner to our previous four hotel projects and are pleased to be part of the dynamic development of the hotel brand Managing Director of the Four Points Development GmbH Brand OwnerH World International Zleep Hotels is a brand by Core HospitalityCore Hospitality operates 7 brands http://corehospitality.dk Heimstaden and Core Hospitality have signed a 15-year contract on the lease and operations of the hotel "A Place to" in Esbjerg The hotel will also expand from 117 guest rooms to 214 guest rooms and will change its name as it seeks to partner with an international brand the three "A Place To" properties in Esbjerg have been a distinguished trademark of the Esbjerg skyline The BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) designed hotel has become a well-known and in-demand hotel on the western seaside of Denmark The impressive view of the North Sea and the modern interior design a very popular restaurant on the 17th floor have created an enormous excitement about the hotel now wants to expand the hotel capacity by converting 97 apartments to hotel rooms will take over the lease and operations of the hotel Core Hospitality will take over the operations of the hotel in the second half of 2024 and expects to reveal the international hotel chain that the hotel will rebrand to in September The full conversion is expected to take place in the beginning of 2025 Hotel website the hotel represents a first for this young Scandinavian economy brand in that it also includes 34 apartments These have been specially developed to allow for longer stays The "Zleep Living" concept is particularly appealing to business travellers The apartments are 50 percent larger than a normal room and also house a kitchenette in which guests are able to do their own cooking all rooms are bright and spacious as well as having an inimitable Scandinavian touch The Zleep Hotel Lyngby is located only around 500 metres from the Technical University of Denmark and the Danish capital city of Copenhagen is also easily accessible for Lyngby-based commuters "Zleep Living is based on the Zleep values of quality "This concept will fire the enthusiasm of future guests by providing the ideal conditions for a longer-term stay Lyngby is the perfect place to launch a concept such as Zleep Living The town is home to many specialist workers and project staff Thanks to the fabulous infrastructure which is in place the hotel provides a convenient option for business travellers visiting Copenhagen and the surrounding area." The hotel also boasts a generously proportioned communal space complete with a lounge and bar and a Scandinavian-design reception and breakfast area and public transport services and Lyngby town centre are both close at hand A branch of the Danish gym chain Fitness World is situated in the hotel basement Hotel website Brand OwnerDeutsche Hospitality External building work on a new Digital Realty data center in Frankfurt Construction firm Mercury last week announced it had completed the shell and core construction work for Digital’s FRA33 facility in Hattersheim Sat within Digital’s new campus on Kastengrund (known as Digital Park Hattersheim) the new facility will offer 40MW of IT capacity across 16,000 square meters (172,222 sq ft) of white space The first 10MW phase is set to go live by Q3 2023 "The topping-out ceremony for the first construction phase of our new data center FRA33 is an important milestone - not only for Digital Realty but also for the business location Rhein-Main because we are creating space for sustainable digitization,” said Volker Ludwig Digital Realty broke ground on FRA 33 in April 2022 is also set to be built on the 13.8-hectare site taking the campus to 70MW and 28,000 sqm (301,390 sq ft) The site was previously an animal testing facility operated by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis until 2010; it was later used as a vaccination center until the local government sold the land to Digital Realty for around €57 million NTT also operates a former e-shelter facility in the town that opened in 2019 Keppel operates a facility nearby in Kelsterbach it acquired in 2020 from Maena KG Digital operates more than 20 facilities across five sites in the Frankfurt area Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Lufthansa Systems today announced the opening of a new data center in Welwyn near London and gave details of a ten year services deal with UK travel giant Thomas Cook part of the Lufthansa Group which is best known for its airline is expanding its data center network that includes sites in Kelsterbach near Frankfurt The London and Frankfurt data centers act as mutual backup sites the ultra-modern Tier 3+ data center in London will host around 2,000 server systems It has a central storage capacity of 600 terabytes and a backup volume of two petabytes The company is thus continuing to expand its data center capacity while strengthening its distinctive infrastructure expertise The decision to choose a site in Western Europe is part of the growth strategy for the IT service provider we will host the IT infrastructure operations for the Thomas Cook Group while also offering our services to other customers in this region,"said Dr Senior Vice President Infrastructure at Lufthansa Systems The company's UK customer portfolio includes not only Thomas Cook but also the UK carrier bmi Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Zleep Hotels opened the doors to yet another of its popular select service hotels The hotel is located in Ørestad which is a trendy part of town undergoing a great process of development A nearby neighbor is the multifunctional arena Royal Arena hence the hotel name: Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Arena Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Arena is the largest Zleep hotel to date with no less than 211 rooms divided on six floors fitness and a large lounge in connection to a breakfast area conference- and exhibition center Bella Center and Ørestad Metro are also within walking distance from the hotel Due to the corona epidemic's impact on the country's tourism the opening date has previously been postponed Hotel website The German tropical fruit importer and distributor HLB Tropical Food GmbH is announcing some major personnel changes in its Kelsterbach headquarters Lorenz Hartmann de Barros has joined the company as co-managing director He brings almost 20 years of experience in the family business and a lifelong enthusiasm for exotic fruits and vegetables The company also proudly announces its 30-year anniversary this year Hartmann de Barros emigrated with his family from the United States where he was Director of Sales at HLB Tropical Food’s sister company and we look forward to his rich experience and passion about papayas and the other tropical items we carry,” notes Mrs managing director at HLB Tropical Food GmbH “I’m excited to join the German HLB team and I appreciate the opportunity to bring my expertise of working with large retailers and wholesalers in the US and Canada,” adds Mr Hartmann de Barros’ addition is very fitting as the company celebrates 30 years in business the company first focused on fresh fish imports from their native Brazil In 1992 the company shifted the business to importing air-flown papayas and helped transform the fruit from a niche item to a staple in retail stores the company has distinguished itself with other items most recently with being the only grower-packer-shipper to import organic Formosa papayas year-round to the North American market HLB Tropical Food GmbH is also saying farewell to their good friend Mr who was part of the HLB team for the past 22 years Pult was an integral part of the company’s shaping and success and wish him all the best in his new field,” adds Mrs HLB Tropical Food GmbH imports a variety of tropical fruits from Central and South America including conventional and organic Formosa and Golden papayas and other seasonal items for the European market News ReleaseContact: Frau Susanne Raiß Phone: +49-6107-987810Email: [email protected]Images Available August 26 Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information according to people familiar with the matter Texas-based company is working with a financial adviser who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public no final decision has been made and Celanese could opt against breaking up If the political backdrop were not so deadly serious But Erdoğan’s rude push to take partisan campaigning in Turkey’s fraught 16 April referendum on expanded presidential powers to the doorsteps of western Europe’s four-million-strong Turkish diaspora is no laughing matter It has sparked an all-out crisis in Turkey-Europe relations that had been threatening to erupt for years When the Dutch banned unsanctioned ministerial rallies and cracked down on Turkish demonstrators, Erdoğan denounced them as modern-day Nazis. When Germany, where 1.4 million ethnic Turks have a vote in Erdoğan’s referendum, took a similar stance, he accused Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor, of Islamophobia and harbouring terrorists which also have sizeable Turkish minorities This jagged, ugly confrontation should come as no surprise. It has long been simmering, in particular since elections in 2015 when Erdoğan’s ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) unexpectedly lost its parliamentary majority The pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic party (HDP) made historic gains winning seats for the first time – a result enthusiastically welcomed by EU countries It is cynically perpetuated by Erdoğan to bolster his claim that only he and the AKP can save Turkey from “terrorists” and foreign co-conspirators But he also lambasted Europe for being too slow to support him and too quick to criticise post-coup repression Trump-like “for us or against us” tactics in the run-up to the referendum denouncing the HDP and other opposition parties as terrorist sympathisers arresting their leaders and detaining and persecuting independent civil servants Europe and the EU have become his preferred whipping boy Turkey and the Netherlands clash over campaign access GuardianErdoğan taunted “Christian Europe” again last Thursday while campaigning in Sakarya condemning the European Court of Justice’s ruling that allows companies to ban staff wearing “visible religious symbols” such as head scarves “Where is the liberty of religion?” he demanded “They have commenced a struggle between the cross and crescent … I am saying this clearly: Europe is heading towards the days just before the second world war.” Rhetoric and schadenfreude aside, the causes of Turkish anger are deep-seated and not wholly unjustified. Erdoğan has repeatedly complained that Turkey’s longstanding EU membership bid, now widely viewed as dead in the water, was, in effect, humiliatingly blocked by France and Germany a decade ago He now says Turkey does not need the EU anyway Erdoğan is incensed that visa-free travel for Turks in Europe has not materialised despite promises made in a deal with Merkel in 2015 on halting Syrian refugee flows Turkey’s interior minister rejected a more limited readmission arrangement and challenged the EU to face the consequences of scrapping the refugee pact we’ll send the 15,000 refugees to you that we don’t send each month and blow your mind,” Süleyman Soylu said Erdoğan’s grievances include European criticism of human rights abuses including the detention of a journalist working for the German newspaper with next month’s referendum result expected to be close Erdoğan is reaching indiscriminately for any ammunition he can find to boost his hardline nationalist-chauvinist-conspiracy narrative The view from the other side of the Europe-Turkey confrontation is unedifying weakened by eurozone crises and alarmed by neo-populist forces that threaten the centrist establishment in coming elections in France and Germany the European commission and principal EU members are poorly placed to resist the challenges presented by a tough the Europeans condescended to or ignored Ankara in the complacent belief that Turkey a developing country and Nato member with a secular needed the EU more than the other way around Erdoğan is closer to Vladimir Putin than he is to Merkel (or Trump) Erdoğan is allied with the Russians and Iran and at odds with the US over its backing for Syria’s Kurds his race and religion-based messages invite a response in kind from Europe’s hard-right extremists and demagogues for whom such divisions are grist to the mill Responding to Erdoğan and his ministers last week, Merkel and François Hollande, the French president, said their insults were unacceptable and must cease Given their neediness over refugees and counter-terrorism they have few options by way of retaliation Europe has lost the initiative and the upper hand it took for granted for so long foreign minister Çavuşoğlu crowed last week for one simple reason: “It is Turkey that commands.” Such claims overstate the case But there is no denying the forces of xenophobic are once again at the gates of Europe – and nobody has yet produced a convincing riposte Erdoğan, right, has staked everything on winning the referendum. His supporters say that, when Turkey is at increased risk of terrorist attacks, the new system will streamline decision-making and give greater stability. Opponents fear it will usher in an era of authoritarian one-man rule when judicial independence and press freedom have already been curtailed. This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025. The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media. Kelsterbach, May 14, 2014 – Lufthansa Systems today announced that US-based Trans States Holdings has opted for its Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC) Platform. This will enable the holding company to optimize its airlines’ operations while achieving significant cost savings at the same time. The IOCC Platform is the first integrated, modular IT platform for monitoring and controlling all of an airline’s operating processes across departmental boundaries. Trans States Holdings owns and operates three regional airlines – GoJet, Compass Airlines and Trans States Airlines – with a regional jet fleet of 120 short- and medium-haul aircraft. The three airlines provide domestic feeder flights for Delta Air Lines, US Airways and United. The 10-year contract covers the use of the IOCC Platform with the Lido/Flight, NetLine/OPS++ and NetLine/Crew components. Trans States Holdings’ airlines will be the first American passenger airlines to use these IOCC components. Lufthansa Systems will operate the system in its data centers as an Application Service Providing (ASP) model. Stefan Auerbach, Executive Vice President Airline Solutions at Lufthansa Systems, said,  “We are delighted that Trans States Holdings is the first group of American passenger airlines to have opted for the IOCC Platform. Our concept of modular components that can be added as needed has proven itself once again. With the IOCC, Trans States Holdings will be able to expand its market leadership in the US and maximize its revenues.” Lido/Flight is a leading IT solution for flight path planning. It enables airlines to optimize their route planning in terms of flying time, costs and fuel consumption. By choosing the ideal routes, Trans States Holding can lower fuel consumption by up to five percent. Especially in case of disruptions due to bad weather or congested airspace, Lido/Flight quickly enables dispatchers to get an overview of the entire situation. The NetLine/Ops++ component is a powerful system that monitors daily flight activities, automatically identifies and analyzes schedule deviations and gives controllers enough time to make adjustments. The software keeps the costs for the holding company’s airlines and the effects on passengers associated with these disruptions as low as possible by minimizing the number of positioning flights or hotel stays, for example. Trans States Holdings Inc. is the parent company of three regional airlines, Trans States Airlines, GoJet Airlines and Compass Airlines. With an overall jet fleet of 120 short- and medium-haul aircraft, the airlines of Trans States Holdings operate as Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express. The company is headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri. 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Dutch themselves?’ In the windowsill of a narrow student room in the Korvel district tea lights flicker in the bleak winter light Master’s student in clinical neuropsychology Kine Dawit places steaming mugs of tea on the table as Dawit is in the final phase of her studies She recently completed her master’s thesis in clinical neuropsychology investigating the possible link between neural dedifferentiation and the memory and attention problems experienced by people with ADHD neurons—nerve cells in the brain—develop in such a way that they can perform increasingly specialized tasks,’ she explains and the function of those nerve cells becomes increasingly general This process usually occurs at an older age experience memory problems or have difficulty maintaining their attention I was curious whether this process also occurs in people with ADHD why those nerve cells develop in this way.’ Brazilian: internationals from all corners of the world have been moving to the Netherlands for a long time Science crosses national borders and Dutch universities want to score well on the world academic stage But a lot of internationals came this way: lecture halls and student houses are overcrowded and many courses are only taught in English Dawit wrote her thesis in the university library ‘The university library is my second home,’ she says and it has an open atmosphere.’ That warmth has sometimes been lacking in Tilburg attracted by the strong job market in the industrial city She does not want to elaborate on her parents’ relationship issues ‘I found it difficult that my father was no longer around that we have been such a small part of each other’s lives.’ Even though her father lived on the other side of the world ‘There was always someone at home to play with or help me with something.’ Her mother worked long hours ‘She had her own cleaning business and her own jewelry shop which is remarkable considering she came to Germany from Ethiopia with nothing and built everything herself.’ Dawit and her family moved from home to home ‘Sometimes because the house was being demolished other times because we didn’t have enough space or because the rent was too high At night I had nightmares and would crawl back into bed with my aunt ‘A collective upbringing means that everyone has something to say about your life—or at least they think they do which sometimes makes me unsure of what I truly want I had to learn to filter out the useful advice and ignore the rest.’ but not because I’m being pressured into it.’ ‘I burn one every day to feel calmer.’ On the mirror above the sink a Bible verse is written in white marker: ‘The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.’ She has needed this encouraging verse over the past year ‘I felt I wasn’t performing well enough in my studies and I was in a relationship with someone who made me feel like I wasn’t good enough I think it was mainly because I was far away from my family and loved ones Ethiopian food is so strongly tied to a sense of community for me that if I eat it alone rummages through one of the full bags hanging from hooks on the wall I spread the academic year over two years because I didn’t want to rush through it; I wanted to truly delve into the research.’ you can only do that if you score straight A’s I chose it out of convenience; it wasn’t that I specifically wanted to go to Tilburg.’ I chose psychology to better understand myself and my family I’ve always been curious about how people influence each other and the role culture plays in that because I’ve always felt like I lived in two worlds at home we spoke Amharic and I was raised with Ethiopian values which were very different from what I saw among my friends and classmates Taking care of each other is deeply ingrained; the idea of splitting small costs via payment requests doesn’t exist in Ethiopia I find it fascinating that people living in the same environment can think so differently I wondered: why is it such a huge issue for my family if I come home late while my friends’ parents don’t care at all I didn’t even realize this was an issue until I left for Tilburg and my family asked ‘Why are you going so far away?’ I thought: huh I’m just doing what all my friends are doing I wasn’t aware of cultural differences until I crossed that boundary.’ I wanted to do my own thing without having to constantly justify myself.’ Dawit smiles ‘But now that I’ve been here for a few years I actually miss having people around who care about what I do Everything I wanted to distance myself from whereas my family expects me to move back in with my mother after I finish my studies but it wasn’t available until a month after my studies had already started.’ Dawit bursts out laughing ‘I remember my mother taking me to the Central Station where she started approaching every Ethiopian she saw can my daughter stay with you for a month?” So embarrassing we met an Ethiopian girl in her early twenties who let me stay with her temporarily ‘When we Ethiopians meet each other on the street “Salaam!” When I had just started studying here screaming with excitement because she was so happy to see another Ethiopian because their generation is so different from ours yet there are so many things we can’t share with them and she told me: “I could never tell my parents ‘Many staff members offered to help me find my way around the university But I didn’t feel very welcome among Dutch students My Dutch classmates had this attitude of: we have enough friends already they wouldn’t stay to chat or grab a coffee they just weren’t interested in socializing ‘We gave up a lot to come to the Netherlands from all over the world I had two close friends who happened to also be from Germany It felt like I was still in Germany because we always spoke German among ourselves ‘I haven’t seen much of the Netherlands because international students don’t get a free public transport card I thought: don’t you want me to explore the country Am I supposed to just walk in circles around my front door I thought: how can I ever get to know this country if I don’t connect with the Dutch people Kine stands up and makes fresh tea in the kitchen she shares with two Turkish students She has only lived here for a month but already feels more at home than in her previous three student houses ‘We do groceries together and go out together We share food and do the dishes for each other Some landlords would just walk in without knocking or take advantage of the fact that I didn’t know my rights very well I sometimes paid too much rent or got evicted before my contract ended The attitude was: be grateful you even have a place to stay I kept seeing the words ‘Dutch only’ in listings I understand that a house full of Dutch students might prefer to add another Dutch person Tilburg is nothing more than a stop on the way to something better I find Dutch people much friendlier and more open than Germans The Dutch customer service is also very good I was welcomed warmly at the police station victim support called me: “We heard there was a break-in at your place ‘The African Student Association organizes parties and events where everyone brings food They try to support African students who are struggling But we have to fight for our space at the university Other student associations have it easier because they’ve been here for a long time and speak the language That makes it harder to keep our group going even though we need the support the most.’ It’s nice to have that community and to share food and music with people who understand your culture I’m expected to help raise family members and think about how I can improve their lives I can’t share that with my Dutch friends because they are only responsible for themselves They don’t mind asking their parents for money I wouldn’t do that so easily because my family already struggles enough.’ you’re expected to go straight home after school instead of hanging out with friends I don’t even hold my boyfriend’s hand at home.’ ‘I see it as a form of respect to hold myself back around family but I find it difficult that I cannot date in public because it’s expected that I wait for sex until marriage and that I have only one partner for my entire life But a great partner doesn’t just fall out of the sky ‘Most Ethiopian women only tell their families they have a boyfriend when they’re sure they want to marry him Everyone secretly tries out different relationships but as soon as that doesn’t work out I can say: sorry My best friends were Iranian and Chinese; there are many Turkish people in Germany I remember a classmate in kindergarten once said I couldn’t play with him and his friends because I was Black—even though he himself was Turkish I became more aware of the way others looked at me I sometimes worked in my mother’s jewelry store Often they would exclaim in surprise: ‘Your German is so good!’ When I explained that I had gone to school in Germany so you can also read and write German?’ Uh yes—the vast majority of German schools offer language classes I usually just joked by saying: ‘Your German is excellent in its own way.’ ‘I’m lucky that my mother always made it clear that she doesn’t see herself as a stranger who doesn’t belong But many African friends my age feel excluded in Germany because they are seen as ‘the other.’ I never really had that problem; at the grammar school in Mainz it was even cool to be Black—even if that is a bit dubious When people were curious about my hair or my culture Dawit went back home and continued her studies online ‘It was a scary time; I wanted to be close to my family.’ After finishing her bachelor’s she took a gap year and spent six months living with her grandmother in Ethiopia where she had spent a year when she was seven but in Germany I felt a bit cut off from my roots Sometimes I felt alienated in my own family I heard all the information secondhand and couldn’t reflect on it on the same level ‘Spending some time with my grandmother made me feel more deeply connected to my heritage I discovered that it isn’t about your skin color Identity isn’t a single thing—it’s the sum of your experiences ‘I noticed that in Ethiopia I was more relaxed It feels like I can be more of a human being there and be accepted for who I am whereas in the Netherlands and Germany I’m always conscious of how I present myself.’ ‘I have the impression that in Germany and the Netherlands because I essentially represent more than just myself It’s as if one wrong step on my part immediately affects the entire Black community Germany has become increasingly multicultural since the 1990s I was often the only Black girl in many places—people paid extra attention to me so I made sure not to stand out any further ‘I sometimes feel jealous when I see immigrants of color who behave loudly and casually I’m slowly trying to allow that freer side of myself and be more true to who I am without worrying about what others think.’ ‘I wanted to study clinical psychology in Frankfurt or Cologne I had become interested in positive psychology—a new field at the time that was only taught in the United Kingdom and in Tilburg and in Tilburg the admission process was much easier for alumni ‘Classical psychology focuses on what goes wrong in life and how to make someone with an unhealthy mind healthy Positive psychology looks at what goes right and how that can be stimulated What does someone need to lead a good life Both on a personal level and within a community but you can also help companies create a healthy work environment or advise schools on setting up a good learning space.’ Enthusiastically: ‘My master’s changed my view of the Netherlands and Tilburg especially through my positive psychology internship The company where I interned works with children and students from vulnerable neighborhoods They wanted to know what their approach did for the wellbeing of that group ‘I had a great exchange with the owners of the company—I shared my scientific knowledge with them and they introduced me to the cultural life in Tilburg I went into the city more often and discovered how lively Tilburg is even though the city gives off an introverted vibe at first I got to know more Dutch people and practiced having simple conversations I switched to clinical neuropsychology because you need a clinical master’s degree to be allowed to treat people as a psychologist.’ I want to see if I can integrate my artistic side into psychology ‘It also seems interesting to me to work as a psychotherapist for Ethiopians in Germany Many Ethiopians move to Europe for job opportunities but that comes with all sorts of problems and disappointments Many people miss their country and their family My uncles and aunts moved to Germany after their studies only to find out that their diploma wasn’t recognized forcing them to take a job that doesn’t bring them satisfaction I find it sad to see how many people have had to say goodbye to their dreams you aren’t taken seriously if you don’t speak good German It’s difficult to express yourself well in a language you don’t fully master Because I’m multicultural and multilingual I understand that not everything is as it seems think Ethiopians are rude because they don’t look you straight in the eye during a conversation a sign of respect when you don’t know someone well we don’t quickly share personal matters with strangers White people—whether they’re Germans or Dutch—are often seen by Africans as meddlesome even though they often ask questions out of genuine interest But an African might think: what are you getting involved in many Germans and Dutch assume that Africans don’t want to talk to you or prefer to be left alone—they just need some time and don’t be so quick to label someone’s behavior from another culture.’ It is mid-December when I speak with Dawit again Even her grandmother has permanently moved from Ethiopia ‘We live together with three generations!’ Dawit writes excitedly she will officially complete her master’s in Tilburg and afterwards she plans to look for a job in Germany ‘It wasn’t a spontaneous decision,’ she explains ‘but the conclusion of a long process of thought but I realized that my life would have to start from scratch again—learning a new language I’d only be putting up barriers for myself I want to be closer to my family and my boyfriend and I think I have a better chance of finding work in Germany So I’m taking the plunge and going to see if a better life awaits me in Germany.’ ‘I’m glad I came back and discovered a new side of Tilburg I would recommend studying here to everyone but the atmosphere here is more open than in Germany and the academic advisors and educational coordinators are always there to support and advise you My thesis supervisor was very kind—I could always count on her for help All these staff members radiate the message: everyone is different; let’s see what works for you You can feel that the university truly wants you to succeed.’ I met my best friends here and had my first relationship.’ With a laugh: ‘But I also discovered that there are many things I can do alone that I’d rather not do by myself Tilburg University2022 – 2023 Master’s in Positive Psychology not completed2023 – 2025 Master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology Meld je aan voor de nieuwsbrief van Univers Vragen, opmerkingen of tips? Neem contact met ons op Realisatie door: 2manydots We are kind of far away in Germany," admits His Royal Highness Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse, cousin of the Windsors in England and half the royal families in Europe. Indeed, much of his family's extensive property lies in rural areas outside Frankfurt. But Landgrave Moritz recently made the Hesses' extensive collection of art and objects—widely considered the largest and most important in Germany—a little more accessible. "I wanted to make our museum collections more known to the general public," says the landgrave, who is head of the Hesse family as well as the Hessian House Foundation, an organization that oversees the castle museums, two hotels, the successful Prinz von Hessen winery and several commercial farms. "We want Americans to come and see our palaces, all fully furnished with original paintings, tapestries and our antiques, porcelain and silver," he adds. The great surprise in this rural setting is the elegance of the interiors, which are filled with a mixture of 18th-century German, English and Russian elements. In the grand salon, for example, the walls are lined with antique German embossed leather, German faience heating stoves and several family portraits, including a fine one by Antoine Pesne, a French-born painter active in Prussia in the first half of the 18th century. Landgrave Moritz arranged the décor throughout with the help of his friend Federico Forquet, a noted Italian couturier in the 1960s. The seating areas boast early-18th-century German and Dutch furniture, Bohemian chandeliers, Chinese export porcelain and several tall gilded-silver pineapple cups, official gifts to the Hesse family that the Nuremberg City Council commissioned from the goldsmith Hans Petzolt in the early 1600s. Several rooms have a prettiness reminiscent of an English country house. The grand dining room is lined with gilt-leather walls and Brussels tapestries; the small salon retains its original (and typically German) gold-framed oak paneling; the cozy bedrooms are festooned with chintz, antiques of various periods and dozens of paintings and portraits. Other spaces are exceptional. One sitting room, for example, is decorated with a suite of Empire furniture designed by Jacob-Desmalter and adorned with ormolu mounts by Thomire. "When Napoleon conquered the left side of the Rhine River, he furnished a castle in Mainz with Jacob-Desmalter furniture," says Markus Miller, the Hesses' private art curator. "After he left, his furniture came to the Hesse family." Two wood-paneled rooms in the manor house explicitly pay tribute to Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, an arts lover who lived from 1868 to 1937. Ernst Ludwig gave the house new life: He redesigned the park, installing a Japanese garden and a teahouse, and was a great patron of all decorative arts. Described by an English writer as "good looking, excitable, wayward and high spirited," Ernst Ludwig became a proponent of the new Jugendstil, or "youth style," in Germany. World War I brought to an end most activities at the artists' colony and, ultimately, to German monarchies. Nonetheless, the Hesse family has preserved the work of its ancestors by opening so many of its splendid castles to the public—all filled with the kinds of treasures seen at the Portland museum and the landgrave's private estate.