
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to end the use of asylum hotels by 2029 and is looking at alternative options such as student accommodation.

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.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Customer experience technology platform Alliants and property management software-as-a-service [SaaS] solution [PMS] Hospiria have partnered to launch a “groundbreaking” flexible rental platform called 1 LiVNG, which is focused on transforming the residential real estate market.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: A new joint venture between tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W and Osborne+Co Investment Management [OCIM] has launched a £120 million equity raise to acquire and repurpose hotel and office assets into “high-quality” short-term serviced apartments.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalta: Munich-based Ruby Group has opened Ruby Ninu, a flexible workspace in St Julian’s, Malta.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr Sabine Schaffer of Pro-invest Group talks to ULN about converting hotels to coliving. Filmed at the 2024 GIOHIS conference in Abu Dhabi.

Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore: Ascott has announced plans to expand its lyf coliving brand with eight new signings, expanding into new resort and city destinations.

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Coliving operator Outside has announced a strategic partnership with Extendam, Keys REIM, and Stone Capital to fund its growth in Europe.
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