
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), a leading publisher and event organiser in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has announced major expansion and improvement to its flagship Urban Living Festival event.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The 33-strong collection Village Hotels has launched its Village Green ESG & Sustainability strategy, prioritising two key areas of decarbonisation and social impact.

Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) EMEA, organised by Questex, welcomed more than 2,500 delegates at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Hospitality company Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in hotel developer and operator Sydell Group to expand the NoMad Hotels brand worldwide.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: EHL Hospitality Business School, the Energy & Environment Alliance, and King’s Business School will launch an education programme focussed on the practical aspects of delivering ESG in hospitality.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Netherlands: The owners of boutique hotel brand citizenM are reportedly exploring options for its global portfolio, including a potential sale of the business.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS/UK: Hotel and resort company Hilton has agreed to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand from AJ Capital Partners.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Sustainable hotel portfolio Beyond Green, part of Preferred Travel Group, has added seven members to its global collection, including the group’s first properties in Colombia and Zimbabwe.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: CDL Hospitality Trusts, which owns five-star hotel The Lowry in Manchester, is set to launch a lifestyle build-to-rent (BTR) scheme behind Manchester Piccadilly station this June.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEU: Privately owned hostel chain a&o Hostels has revealed plans to invest €500 million towards expanding in Europe.