International Hospitality Media (IHM), online publisher and event organiser for the hospitality and real estate sectors, announces Urban Living Festival 2022 will be taking place in association with Canary Wharf Group (CWG), the largest urban regeneration project in Europe.
Shobi Khan, CEO, CWG confirmed as keynote speaker for innovative hospitality and real estate thought leadership event.
Launched in 2021 Urban Living Festival (ULF) is curated around live, stay and work themes where the global community of contemporary hospitality and real estate leaders gather to collectively define the evolution of living and working in modern cities.
Shobi Khan, CEO, Canary Wharf Group said “We are excited to host the ULF at Canary Wharf, and alongside other leading industry figures to discuss the critical issues facing the real estate sector such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
It is an exciting time for Canary Wharf – the opening of the Elizabeth line is a game changer for the Estate, and our recent partnership with The Eden Project, showcases our continued commitment to building a sustainable environment at Canary Wharf. The appetite for build-to-rent apartments in London continues, and Canary Wharf’s Vertus portfolio is an established, thriving part of the estate with unparalleled amenities, engaging events and a close-knit residential community – It’s all here.”
Piers Brown, CEO of International Hospitality Media, says: “I’m delighted to be welcoming Shobi Khan as keynote speaker, and showcasing the event on the Canary Wharf Estate.”
Changing demographics, the aftershocks of the pandemic and the subsequent social and economic drivers are fuelling investor decisions across broader Urban Living asset classes. ULF places the spotlight directly on investment, development, supply, operations, brands, technology and distribution and demand generators in the age of convergence.
Curated with an intense focus on collaboration and debate, the festival brings CEOs to c-list executive owners, investors, developers, operators and service providers together to collectively share best practice, engage with the industry’s future and do business.
VERTUS and other cutting-edge hospitality and real estate brands will be inviting attendees the opportunity to tour and experience first-hand some of the amazing hospitality and real estate available throughout the estate – a true urban living environment.” Day One will feature half day property tours; with workshops hosted at Level39, the 80,000 sq ft community space at One Canada Square, followed by conference and networking at East Wintergarden on Day Two.
ULF will shine a spotlight on:
- Hotels and serviced apartments
- Aparthotels / extended stay hotels
- Build-to-rent (BTR), co-living and student accommodation
- Short-term rentals
- Senior living
- Co-workin
- ESG, sustainability and wellness
- PropTech
Headline Sponsors are Lavanda; and Styled – Interior Design. Other supporting sponsors include YAYS; CoStays; IMS; H and G Design; Flying Butler; The Residence; NOLI Studios; Umeus; WYNDHAM Hotels and Resorts; VERTUS; and Host and Stay. Supporting partners include Benihana and T5 Strategies.
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International Hospitality Media
T: 020 8340 7989
E: info@internationalhospitality.media
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About International Hospitality Media:
International Hospitality Media is the premier specialist in online publishing; conference, exhibition and events, and advisory services for growth sectors of the hospitality and real estate industry. The company publishes four industry-leading b2b websites:
IHM’s conference experience spans four continents and covers high growth segments including BTR / PBSA / coliving; later living; boutique, lifestyle and luxury hotels, serviced apartments/apart-hotels and extended stay, and vacation rental. IHM events are renowned for their intense focus and attract quality industry leaders, brands and independents, providing unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. IHM also organise bespoke thought leadership events targeted to clients’ requirements bringing service providers together with owners, operators and investors.
About Canary Wharf Group:
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments.
CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it purchases 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and zero waste to landfill since 2009.
CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 300 shops, including grocery stores, pharmacies, health clubs, bars and restaurants, all within 15 minutes’ walk.
The Company’s current £2bn construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k sq ft NIA of commercial properties and over 2,300 new homes for sale and rent.
www.canarywharf.com
LinkedIn: @CanaryWharfGroup
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Twitter: @YourCanaryWharf / @CanaryWharfGrp / @Level39CW / @Wood_Wharf