Reading Time: 3 minutes Portugal: International Hospitality Media hosted its annual European event Recharge in Porto this year, held at Vertical Dom Henrique.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Stuart Godwin, managing director of Lamington Group and room2 hometels, speaks to IHM about why the brand was keen to support Recharge 2024, what a net zero carbon hometel entails, and his highlights from the event. Filmed at room2 Belfast.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Belfast City Council’s Cathy Reynolds speaks to IHM about the investment in infrastructure in the city, regeneration and changing perceptions of Belfast, and her key highlights of Recharge 2024. Filmed at room2 Belfast.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Portugal: IHM held its fifth annual RECHARGE event in Lisbon, hosted at coworking venue Heden Santa Apolónia.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Portugal: Edyn group commercial director Sam Sheridan speaks to SAN at this year’s Recharge event in Lisbon.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Portugal: FEEL PORTOÂ co-founder and co-CEO, Nuno Trigo, speaks to SAN at IHM’s Recharge event in Lisbon.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Residential rental specialist Livinc, part of the Parklane Group, has launched a new platform to simplify medium to long-term bookings for furnished accommodation across the UK and overseas.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US/Sweden: Hotel company Hyatt has launched two new properties in the US and Sweden, including the debut of Hyatt Studios in Alabama.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati has opened its doors within the $1 billion (£764 million) Ovation mixed-use development in Newport, Kentucky.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: The tenth annual Serviced Apartment Awards is proud to work with silver sponsors The Ascott Limited, City Pop, Vertus Edit, Urban Chic and Viridian Apartments.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Singapore-based global hospitality company The Ascott Limited has expanded its lyf coliving brand with the opening of lyf Bondi Junction Sydney on April 9, 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Digital hospitality platform NUMA Group has shared a growth report for 2024 highlighting its expansion in Europe, strategic acquisitions, and new partnerships.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) has provided a mezzanine loan to support the refinancing of Wilde by Staycity London Liverpool Street.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Blackpool Council has approved plans to convert the former Jobcentre on Queen Street into a 22-unit aparthotel, despite 66 objections from residents and businesses.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Marriott is set to expand in Pennsylvania with the ground breaking of an extended-stay hotel under its TownePlace Suites flag in North Cornwall Township this spring.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Serviced apartment agent Synergy Global Housing has unveiled its technology platform SAPPHIRE, designed to help corporate clients source and manage extended-stay accommodation.Â