DRI has confirmed the completion of its 126 MWp Văcărești solar park in Romania, marking its fourth major renewable energy project in the country. This latest development pushes the company’s total operational capacity in Romania to nearly 300 MWp within just three years. The facility is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power roughly 50,000 homes while cutting carbon emissions by more than 48,000 tonnes annually.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of InterContinental Prague, bringing the iconic luxury brand back to the Czech capital. The 137-key property, set to open in the first half of 2029, is a partnership with Generali Real Estate and involves the extensive transformation of a historic building in Prague’s Old Town dating back to 1839. This key signing strengthens IHG’s luxury portfolio in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Social Hub has unveiled proposals for a £200 million hospitality and community complex in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge, marking its second UK venture. The project would bring a 560-bed hybrid hotel, coworking areas, and public spaces to the long-derelict former Fountain Brewery site, aligning with wider regeneration plans for the neighbourhood.
Ennismore has signed The Hoxton, Madrid, marking its first property in the Spanish capital and the brand’s second in Spain following Barcelona. Opening in 2026 on Plaza de Santa Ana, the hotel will feature 192 rooms, a rooftop bar, and Il Bambini Club, extending The Hoxton’s distinctive lifestyle offering across Europe as part of Ennismore’s growing pipeline.
The Energy & Environment Alliance has launched a global consultation to develop the first sector-wide sustainability accounting standards for hotels and lodging. Backed by members representing over 50,000 hotels and £360bn in capital, the initiative aims to produce audit-grade disclosure rules aligned with IFRS S1 and S2, shaping how hospitality assets are financed, insured and valued.
Global real estate investment manager Invesco Real Estate and Logistics Capital Partners have announced a £250 million logistics and industrial park in Thamesmead, London. Covering 67 acres, the project will provide 800,000ft² of new industrial space and is expected to generate 1,500 jobs, alongside meeting top-tier sustainability standards.
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