SAN editor – hospitality Eloise Hanson talks to Larry Korman, president of AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences, about how the serviced apartment industry has evolved, the future urban landscape, and the regulatory pressures facing short-term rentals. They also discuss trips to Japan, Atlantic City in the 60s, and plenty more.
Panelists and topic: The branded residences and condo-hotels – where to next? session featured Markus Aklin, VP Development, ONYX Hospitality Group; Nevius Glussi, Corporate Director of Development, APAC, Rosewood Hotel Group; Marco Nijhof, CEO, yoo Hotels and Resorts; Norbert Vas, VP Business Development and Operations, Archipelago International. The panel session
Switzerland: Grace Hotels has bought the La Margna hotel in St. Moritz, and will renovate the building after the 2013/2014 ski season, adding serviced apartments.
UK: Luxury hospitality group AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences has completed the renovation of its Marylebone property, including its three-bedroom Mews townhouse.
UAE: Property developer Deyaar has launched Rosalia Residences in the centre of Al Furjan, Dubai.
UK: Luxury property advisory and management firm Rhodium has launched a white-label property management service for the branded residence sector.
Singapore: Chip Eng Seng Group has introduced its first serviced apartments, operated through its hospitality brand Momentus Hotels & Resorts.
Saudi Arabia: Luxury hotel brand Fairmont has opened its first serviced residences in Saudi Arabia, the Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh.
UK: Blue Orchid Hospitality, a private collection of luxury independent hotels, apartments, suites and residences, has launched Tower Residences in London.
US: Extended stay brand Level Hotels & Furnished Suites has revealed its latest property in West Hollywood, California will open this autumn.
