Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Urban Living Festival has today unveiled a transformative new format for its 2027 edition, removing the cost barrier for pre-approved landlords, developers, operators and investors/capital sources to attend, and opening its doors to the entire hospitality and living ecosystem.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith occupancy back at pre-pandemic levels and inbound visits rising, there are now clear signs that the UK’s hospitality industry has recovered, and faces significant opportunities – particularly among operators with urban portfolios. But making the most of this demand is a daunting prospect, with many pointing to emerging technologies as a way to ease the pressure.
Reading Time: 17 minutesThe IHM editorial team – George Sell, Eloise Hanson, Priya Khaira and Claudia Shergna – spotlight 26 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who are set to make a major impact in the year ahead.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced the launch of Extract, a a new AI tool designed to speed up the processing of planning applications.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUrban Living News has hosted a networking breakfast and discussion about the future of rentals, sponsored by Airbnb.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr has partnered with developer SummerHill Apartment Communities to offer 109 units in Silicon Valley.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Flexible living operator Mint House has acquired residential hospitality company Locale.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFeel Discovery CEO Rui Santos talks with IHM’s Eloise Hanson, at Recharge 2025 in Porto.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHoracio Blum, institutional business development advisor at Joivy, talks with IHM’s Eloise Hanson, at Recharge 2025 in Porto.
Reading Time: 21 minutesWorldwide: IHM’s editorial team [George Sell, editor-in-chief; Paul Stevens, editor – short-term rentals; and Eloise Hanson, editor – hospitality] provide a glimpse into what to expect for the travel, hospitality and real estate sectors in 2025 in our annual A-Z article.
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