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NewsvaluedSinn Hotels Gmbh continues itsonward German expansionThe spectacular Hotel Quedlinburger Stadtschloss at Quedlinburg.Hotel Quedlinburger, an astonishing former castle that was converted & extended to create a44 bedroom four star hotel in 2003, is in the heart of the perfectly preserved medieval townof Quedlinburg. The hotel was recently acquired by Sinn Hotels, which has also acquiredan additional nearby historical building to create a further 40 letting bedrooms therebystrengthening the hotel’s dominance as the town’s premier hotel. The castle has superbbeamed public rooms, yet has also blended in a comprehensive modern health & beautyfacility as part of the overall development.Peter Sandes for HLL says ‘it is truly amazing what former eastern German towns can yieldin the way of totally overlooked commercial opportunities, and fantastic tourist destinationsyet to be fully exposed to western tourism’.Ron Ben Haim, the Chief Executive of Sinn Hotels, reports that more hotel acquisitionsare imminent for the New Year in Berlin and Leipzig, and confirms that he is delighted withthe performance of the Carlton Hotel in the Black Forest, and the Steigenberger Hotel inMannheim, both of which were acquired by the group in 2006.ContactPeter Sandes FNAEA FICBA, Winchestere: peter.sandes@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)1962 835 960Peter Haigh BSc FRICS, Londone: peter.haigh@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Specialist expertise for the hotels sectorFor bespoke specialist hotel agency or valuation advice, please contact any member of theHLL Hotels team, including:Tim Smith BSc(Hons) MRICS, Londone: tim.smith@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Peter Sandes FNAEA FICBA, Winchestere: peter.sandes@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)1962 835 960Nigel Talbot-Ponsonby FRICS, Londone: ntp@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Peter Haigh BSc FRICS, Londone: peter.haigh@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700InternationalHotelInvestmentForum 2007Berlin 5-7th MarchAs usual key personnel from HLL will beattending the ‘absolute must’ for anyoneassociated with the hospitality industry.The IHIF will be held as usual at theIntercontinental Hotel in Berlin, and reachesits 10th year celebration this year – so allstops are being pulled out for a bumperconference. Over 1300 attendees fromover 50 countries made the pilgrimagein 2006, and the venue is regarded as thebiggest hotel networking opportunity in thehospitality calendar.Please be sure to ask for anyof the HLL personnel from thedelegates list – if, as we hope,you make it to Berlin!ContactTim Smith BSc(Hons) MRICS, Londone: tim.smith@humberts-leisure.comt: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Rating 2005-licensed premisesHLL Humberts Leisure has continued tosuccessfully appeal the Rating 2005 liston behalf of a number of Corporate andIndividual clients during 2006 includingPunch Taverns.The commercial rates paid by any businessform a large part of the outgoings and anyreduction will help achieve an improvedbottom line profit for the client.Rating is a complicated business with onlylimited grounds for appeals. Expert advice isessential to make sure your property has thecorrect rateable value at any given point intime to take advantage of the various reliefsand phasing.We have an experienced team that coversthe whole country. If you wish to discussany rating matter please contact AndrewMoore BSc MRICS in the first instance atthe Skipton Office who coordinates the HLLHumberts Leisure Pub Rating team.ContactAndrew Moore BSc(Hons) MRICS, Skiptone: andrew.moore@humberts-leisure.comt: +44 (0)1756 799 2716 Spring 2007