Hilton has signed an agreement to build Europe’s largest Hampton by Hilton and Manchester’s first Motto by Hilton. The two projects, set to open in 2026 and 2027, will bring over 500 new rooms to the city, strengthening Manchester’s position as one of the UK’s busiest hospitality markets.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the U.S. launch of Ruby Hotels, its 20th global brand, bringing its successful European “urban micro” concept to major city markets with a focus on stylish, compact design and efficient development opportunities.
Dave’s Hot Chicken partners with UK-based Azzurri Group to launch 180 restaurants across Europe, following a successful UK debut and rapid global expansion.
Berlin-based WALLROUND has raised €4.2 million in an oversubscribed seed round to digitise energy-efficient renovations, aiming to become Europe’s largest renovation franchise by combining software-driven planning with full-stack project delivery.
Aira has raised €150 million from existing investors to expand its clean energy-tech operations, aiming to replace millions of gas boilers across Europe with air source heat pumps and accelerate the continent’s shift away from fossil fuels.
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