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Welcome to the MOA Berlin news page! Here you will find the latest stories from MOA Berlin's busy day-to-day life as well as the latest press releases about us.

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MOA Unlocked - From franchise hotel to independent hotel & urban hub

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MOA Unlocked: Berlin's second largest conference hotel becomes an independent brand and positions itself as an „urban hub“

Berlin, 14 January 2026 - MOA Berlin is opening a new chapter. After ten years in the franchise network, the

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Cowry Therapy Berlin - Mindfulness, movement & balance

The first Cowry Therapy Grounding Event at MOA Berlin was all about grounding, conscious movement and inner balance. In small groups, the focus was on feeling the body, calming the mind and recharging the batteries.
Cowry Therapy is a method that addresses body and mind in equal measure through gentle movement, breathing and mindfulness. An event that
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Growing together. Real training.

Team Up for Talent.

Good training thrives on exchange, team spirit and passion. Because those who pass on knowledge share more than just expertise. It inspires, accompanies and shapes the future.
At MOA Berlin, we believe that strong young talent needs strong trainers. That's why we focus on regular dialogue, honest feedback and joint development. This creates new ideas, modern learning approaches and real connections: Learning in Motion.
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The neighbourhood becomes a stage & you are right in the middle of it

With MOAments, we are creating a place for encounters, conversations and genuine connections at MOA Berlin - a place where neighbours, friends and new faces can meet.
Whether afterwork with live music, an inspiring panel talk or an entertaining quiz night, each format has its own character, but all share the same spirit: community, inspiration and Berlin joie de vivre.
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Sausage with personality

Trainees experience the sausage trade

Here at MOA Berlin, training goes beyond the traditional craft. We create space for real experiences, for learning together and for moments that stay with you. For the first time, our trainees made their own sausages together with the kitchen brigade. From lamb and beef to wild boar and venison to an exotic variant: Sri Lankan deviled pork in a jar. The special thing about it? Even experienced professionals often have yet to...
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Berlin's best employers 2025

We are delighted that MOA Berlin has been recognised in the current ranking of the Daily Mirror was voted one of the best employers in Berlin. Being named alongside many strong companies in our city fills us with great pride.

Our success is only possible thanks to the commitment and passion of our employees - you make the difference! Diversity, team spirit and a clear focus on training and education

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MOA Milestone: Travellers' Choice Award 2025

We are delighted to have been honoured with the Travelers' Choice Award 2025 again this year - and to once again be among the top 10 % hotels worldwide!

We owe this special honour to you - our guests. Your positive reviews and valuable feedback on Tripadvisor have

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Ready for film: one location - endless possibilities

Whether it's a feature film, series or commercial - MOA Berlin is a versatile location with a cinematic atmosphere: from the light-flooded atrium and elegant bar and restaurant areas to stylish maisonette suites with natural light and modern office spaces at MOA Work.

Production teams not only benefit from flexible settings, but also from an experienced team that provides professional support from the first location check to the final take.

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Living diversity at MOA Berlin

Diversity is more than just a word - at MOA Berlin, it's a daily reality! In a guest article, our General Manager Philip talks about his passion for inclusion, his commitment to PinkPillow and why MOA Berlin is the perfect place for living diversity: I am a man of conviction. When my heart beats 100 % for a cause, it beats with full force. It was precisely this drive that led me in 2013...
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Earth Hour - lights out for climate protection

This year, MOA Berlin was once again part of the global Earth Hour and, together with numerous hotels in Berlin, set an example for climate protection. As part of the Green Pillow campaign the lights were switched off on 22 March from 20:30 to 21:30 to raise awareness of the importance of using our resources sustainably.  During this hour of darkness, we were made aware that...
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The MOA Berlin becomes an independent hotel

New Chapter: MOA You. MOA Passion. MOA Berlin.

From 1 January 2026, we will run the MOA Berlin as an independent hotel without a franchise brand. After intensive scrutiny, we have made a conscious decision to take this step in order to enable greater individuality, flexibility and an even stronger focus on the needs of our guests. This decision is based on our strong structures and our dedicated team, which form the basis for an independent positioning. Without a franchise brand, we can still offer the MOA Berlin...
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We are leaders!

🌿 We are Sustainable Berlin Leaders! 🌿 Sustainability starts with people - and has an impact on all areas. We are delighted to be one of only two hotels in Berlin to have achieved the highest level of certification, Leader status, in just two years as a result of the monitoring audit. We have made improvements in all four areas of sustainability 🌱 +3 % in ecology 🤝 +9 % growth in the area of society & social affairs 📈 +6...
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Diversity workshops

Working together for an inclusive working environment This year, we have continuously worked on expanding our knowledge and understanding of diversity. The topic of LGBTQI+ was a particular focus of our workshops, which were mandatory for all employees. These workshops are an essential part of our commitment to creating an inclusive working environment in which everyone can feel respected, valued and comfortable. Diversity not only promotes respectful interaction with one another, but also strengthens our organisation.
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SOS gift presentation 2024

Our traditional gift-giving event with the SOS Children's Village Berlin took place in our restaurant again this year - an evening full of joy and unforgettable moments. We shared a meal with the children and their families, read to them and unwrapped presents. A big thank you to our employees, guests and customers who made the campaign possible with their gifts and donations. Thanks to them, we were not only able to organise a special day, but also support the work...
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Smart hotel room

Our programming work has been completed since the end of 2024, meaning that we will be able to successfully link 40 rooms with our own smart control system at the start of the beta phase in Q4 2024. The individual control of room temperatures makes it possible to minimise electricity consumption for heating and air conditioning depending on occupancy. This means that the temperature can be reduced to a standby temperature in both summer and winter. The smart temperature control...
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Berlin Global Goals

We support local alliances & associations. For this reason, we support the following organisations with a private membership Berlin Global Goals initiative, which focuses on the promotion and implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) is centred in Berlin. The initiative aims to bring together local stakeholders from politics, business, civil society and science to anchor the global goals at regional level and implement concrete measures. Berlin Global Goals aims to...
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Pride Office Day 2024

A day of diversity Pride Office Day is a global day of action that celebrates the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We focussed on an informative workshop for employees on the topic of microaggressions in the workplace. Among other things, participants learnt how to recognise unconscious bias and promote a respectful, open working environment. The day was accompanied by creative highlights such as colourful cupcakes, rain ponchos, make-up and...
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Double certification for sustainability with partner visitBerlin

Sustainability is at the heart of MOA Berlin, and we are proud to announce our dual certification as an expression of our commitment. Why do we need sustainability certification? The increasing focus on the climate crisis is having a noticeable impact on companies that are committed to establishing sustainability standards. At MOA, we are experiencing this change through increased enquiries from event clients who are paying more attention to the sustainable commitment of their business partners. Companies that have integrated sustainability must...
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#4 MOA Berlin was the first to be honoured with the Commitment

Visit Berlin Commitment achieved

The first step has been taken! - We were the first partner to receive the Sustainable Berlin Commitment Signet and are delighted to have reached our first milestone! By participating, we have committed ourselves to an initial set of eleven guiding principles based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and set out corresponding measures. Read more.
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Sustainable Stay

Stay sustainable! We have introduced many initiatives in our hotel to reduce our consumption of water and electricity as well as our electricity consumption to the necessary level together with our guests. With the "Skip the clean, go green" initiatives, we offer our guests the opportunity to voluntarily forego the daily towel and bed linen change. At the same time, we are already using smart building control systems to synchronise the air conditioning with the

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Initiative: Cleanup Day

Cleanup is the name of the game again this year. In September, we will get our entire MOA Berlin team together to collect rubbish in our Moabit neighbourhood and then separate it at our hotel. Even if only on a small scale, our impact is immediately visible and we are doing something good for our neighbours by cleaning up the grass verges, playgrounds and pavements. However, it is much more important to us

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On the road to sustainability

We have taken the first step towards sustainability and have not only made an initial commitment to sustainable action with Visit Berlin, but have also registered for dual certification as a sustainable hotel and sustainable event location. In this process, we and our actions are assessed in the categories of environment, society, economy and governance/risk & controlling. We endeavour to continuously improve ourselves and our processes, to develop new

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3D model

The MOA Berlin is a real colossus and its architectural cut has won over many event planners and organisers. We also know how overwhelming the many meeting areas over the three floors can be and have decided to vividly depict our building in a 3D model and make it an interactive experience. Click here for the digital private tour of MOA Berlin in our 3D

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Roll the film!

Sit back and enjoy - our MOA Berlin Movie! We show who we are, what we can do and how much meeting & event potential Berlin's second largest conference hotel has. Film off!

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MOA Unlocked - From franchise hotel to independent hotel & urban hub

 [To the press release] [To the MOA Berlin factsheet]

MOA Unlocked: Berlin's second largest conference hotel becomes an independent brand and positions itself as an „urban hub“

Berlin, 14 January 2026 - MOA Berlin is opening a new chapter. After ten years in the franchise network, the

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MOA Milestone: Travellers' Choice Award 2025

We are delighted to have been honoured with the Travelers' Choice Award 2025 again this year - and to once again be among the top 10 % hotels worldwide!

We owe this special honour to you - our guests. Your positive reviews and valuable feedback on Tripadvisor have

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Ready for film: one location - endless possibilities

Whether it's a feature film, series or commercial - MOA Berlin is a versatile location with a cinematic atmosphere: from the light-flooded atrium and elegant bar and restaurant areas to stylish maisonette suites with natural light and modern office spaces at MOA Work.

Production teams not only benefit from flexible settings, but also from an experienced team that provides professional support from the first location check to the final take.

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MOA Berlin is Top Trainer

hogaAKTIV 04/2025 - The MOA Berlin was awarded the "TOP Training Organisation" seal of quality. The associated online portal www.topausbildung.de offers a valuable orientation aid in the search for companies with high training quality.
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The MOA Berlin becomes an independent hotel

New Chapter: MOA You. MOA Passion. MOA Berlin.

From 1 January 2026, we will run the MOA Berlin as an independent hotel without a franchise brand. After intensive scrutiny, we have made a conscious decision to take this step in order to enable greater individuality, flexibility and an even stronger focus on the needs of our guests. This decision is based on our strong structures and our dedicated team, which form the basis for an independent positioning. Without a franchise brand, we can still offer the MOA Berlin...
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We are leaders!

🌿 We are Sustainable Berlin Leaders! 🌿 Sustainability starts with people - and has an impact on all areas. We are delighted to be one of only two hotels in Berlin to have achieved the highest level of certification, Leader status, in just two years as a result of the monitoring audit. We have made improvements in all four areas of sustainability 🌱 +3 % in ecology 🤝 +9 % growth in the area of society & social affairs 📈 +6...
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We did it again - RPS League Mercure !

We are delighted to announce that the Hotel MOA Berlin was once again in the top 5 of the Mercure ranking in our region in June 2024! This ranking is based on the guest ratings collected via Accor's satisfaction questionnaires - an honour that makes us particularly proud. What does that mean? Our position in the top 5 reflects not only our continuous efforts to provide guests with an exceptional experience...
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AHA event & our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community

Yesterday, our esteemed sales colleagues Sascha Hildebrandt and Nhi Nguyen had the extraordinary pleasure of attending the AHA's 50th anniversary event. This remarkable event, carefully organised by the AHA Association, stands as a symbolic milestone for the queer community, marking half a century of celebration as well as continued support for our Pink Pillow / Sustainability initiative. As a company, we are committed to not only being a part of the LGBTQ+ community,...
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CI Diversity Consulting Awards

An outstanding event at MOA Berlin: The ACI Diversity Consulting Awards took place in our hotel premises this week. The presence of Tijen Onaran, successful entrepreneur, investor and influential personality, not only enriched our hotel, but also our co-working space MOA Work.
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Wine hotspot at MOA Berlin

11.11.2022 - Berlin has become a real wine city in recent years. Although wine is not grown on a large scale on the Spree, it is bought and drunk in abundance. And: more and more wine fairs are filling the capital's calendar of events. This weekend, winegrowers from all over Germany are coming together in Moabit (...). To the article    
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