Signed for an initial term of 15 years, this agreement provides for Generator to operate the future “hostel”, which will have 91 rooms and 454 beds.

Stasher will use the funding to add more locations to its marketplace, increase its marketing activity and accelerate the rollout of its smart lockers across the UK and Europe.

YellowSquare, one of Europe’s fastest-growing urban hospitality operators, and Invel Real Estate, a leading player in the real estate private equity market, have accelerated the growth of their joint platform across Italian gateway cities.

Drifter and Greyhound Australia launch DRIFTHOUND, combining 10 nights of accommodation with 30 days of East Coast travel.

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, and Lighthouse, the AI Commercial Operating Platform for hospitality, today expanded their partnership, bringing Cloudbeds property data into Lighthouse Performance and Lighthouse Distribution.

Generator has announced the appointment of Xavier Mufraggi as its new Chief Executive Officer, as the hostel group enters a new phase of international growth.

YellowSquare is set to expand its Italian portfolio with a new hostel in the heart of Naples, following the acquisition of the city’s former Palazzo della Zecca by Prelios SGR.

MEININGER Hotels has closed financial year 2026* with revenues in excess of EUR 200 million and is using this solid business performance as a foundation for its next phase of growth.

The opening of the Barcelona hotel marks the beginning of MEININGER’s operations in Spain, a priority market within its Southern European expansion strategy.

Hostelling International, the world’s largest youth hostel network, announced a strategic partnership with Mews, the operating system for hospitality, to modernise operations and enhance guest experiences across its global community of member hostels.

Hostels Saintlo is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc-André Dandeneau as its new Executive Director.

YHA Australia has announced MODE by YHA, a new hospitality concept designed to reflect how modern travellers live, work and connect, while shaping a new direction for experience-led stays.