Dr. Markus Schreyer has been appointed to the jury of the 12th Berlin Fashion Film Festival. This year’s BfFF highlights the intersection of storytelling, fashion, and lifestyle, showcasing visionary talent from around the world. As hospitality increasingly intertwines with fashion, design, and immersive media, the festival underscores the transformative power of creative storytelling in redefining brand experiences across industries.

On January 30th, 2024, the META Foundation participated in the Forum Discussion on Sustainable Tourism at the United Nations Headquarters, hosted by the UN SRC CTC. Executive Director Markus Schreyer was joined by leaders from the World Bank…

Discover the future of travel and innovation, where tradition meets emerging tech at a critical juncture. Despite its potential, the industry's cautious approach has led to minimal investment in innovation. With only 1% of startup funding reaching travel in the last 15 years, Schreyer explores this underutilization and its impact on traveler experiences. Dive into Phocuswright's report for insights …

Markus Schreyer unveils the future of Hospitality 3.0 at the Economist Impact series, envisioning it as the human interface for emotions and engagement in the era of spatial computing. Economist Impact, merging think-tank rigor with media creativity, reaches a global audience to spark change. Join us …

The Hotel of Tomorrow® Project, as a global think tank to ideate and innovate the future of the hospitality industry, invited 300 leading thinkers to come together to create and review new concepts around safety, health and wellness, automation technologies, design innovation and …

With more than two decades of experience in the global hospitality industry, Markus Schreyer has witnessed several shifts in what the most successful hotels offer and what travelers have now come to expect. Here, the Design Hotels’ senior vice president for the Americas and business innovation discusses, what makes a property stand out, plus …

“The city is human, not simply concrete and steel. When we talk about communities, urban development and smart cities, the technical aspect usually comes to mind first. But we need to start with purpose, with the human factor, because this is about environment and society. It’s about meaningful connections.”

It’s time to (Re)convene, (Re)connect, (Re)engage, (Re)imagine and (Re)new. How can you reconnect with what is most relevant today, now that the world is a different place?

Participants in a month-long transformational journey will gather in person at Neuehouse Madison Square to experience how NFT-artist Krista Kim and Meta Foundation are reinventing VR tourism with their latest project in Bhutan which promotes sustainable tourism through art and culture.

A sincere look at the places designed to shift our perspective.

As the world prepares for the new shape of physical travel, Design Hotels is further innovating the virtual space by fostering inclusive environments in hospitality that will not only complement real-life encounters, but also enrich them. In its gathering of a curated community of both current and next-generation travel thought leaders, Design Hotels’ Virtual Retreat will pose and aim to answer a range of prescient questions.

“As the world learns how to navigate its new identity, people are becoming more conscious about their choices, searching for genuine meaning in the products and services they interact with,” reveals Design Hotels Senior Vice President, Markus Schreyer. “At Design Hotels, we are uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful experiences through our member hotels as each property is truly unique.

In a time of global shutdown, host Andrew Benioff sits down with Markus Schreyer, Senior Vice President at Design Hotels, to find some surprising opportunities on the future of the industry. Markus talks about the future of design, local integration, diverse destinations, multi-faceted locations, the new travel flexibility of COVID-19 and virtual experiences.

In partnership with Fast Company for their annual #FCFestival, NeueHouse Madison Square hosted a week long program of dinners, conversations and activations to celebrate innovation week with members and community industry leaders.

As the final judging for AHEAD Americas takes place at Ace Hotel New York during NYC x Design, panel member Markus Schreyer shares his thoughts on current hospitality trends across the region.

For Markus Schreyer of Design Hotels™, meaning is found in a movement the company has created to foster engagement and drive people to properties in large numbers and in the form of a united community seeking purpose and change.