
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Central London Alliance is attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record this September to continue driving the recovery of London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Independent Hotel Show London, organised by Montgomery Group, has released its full agenda ahead of the event on 16-17 October at Olympia London.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Irish hotel owner and operator iNua Hospitality PLC has refinanced eight hotels within its portfolio of four and five-star hotels.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Travel and leisure investment firm KSL Capital Partners is set to acquire luxury and lifestyle hotel owner Hersha Hospitality Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Increases in demand and revenues for boutique hotels in the United States reveals that deviation from the “generic sameness” of traditional accommodation is appealing to travellers, says The Highland Group.

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Meetings, events and hospitality technology provider Cvent has issued a report which reveals that the majority of travel managers are optimistic about current and future business travel activity.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hospitality and living operator The Ascott Limited has launched a generative AI-powered chatbot named Cubby in test-bed stage at properties in the UK.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hotel company IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch its midscale conversion brand Garner in early September initially in the US.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Hotel management company Providence Hospitality has rebranded as Providence Hotels as it aims to grow its independent hotel portfolio.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Lifestyle hospitality company Selina has launched a members club for its shareholders to receive benefits across the portfolio.