Eric Van Dyjk, COO Meininger Hotels

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Published on 28/07/15 - Updated on 29/06/23

Eric Van Dyck

The German group Meininger wants to host both young people and business clientele at its hybrid accommodations concept that fall somewhere between youth hostels and business hotels. The chain, which has a network of 2,100 rooms and 7,000 beds in 16 properties in Europe (nine in Germany, one in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Salzburg and Vienna), is thus able to accommodate several types of complementary clientele.

What was the source of inspiration your product? Did you foresee a change in the market?When Meininger was founded in 1999 its aim was to create a product that is a cross between hotel and hostel; a hybrid accomodation offering more than a hostel and cheaper than a hotel. The founders knew this was...

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