Native Places promotes Immesi to CEO
Eloise Hanson
5 January 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel brand Native Places has promoted former managing director Olivia Immesi to CEO.
Eloise Hanson
Eloise joined IHM as an editorial intern in July 2019, before taking on a full time role as reporter at Boutique Hotel News. With an MA, BA, and NCTJ qualification, she also has experience working in the hospitality industry. Eloise has recently been promoted to editor of BHN and has been pivotal in launching the BoHoNews podcast during the lockdown period and the Trailblazer webinars too. Contact: eloise@internationalhospitality.media
Seage joins Situ as business travel account director
Eloise Hanson
4 January 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Jake Seage, formerly head of sales and reservations at STAY, has joined corporate accommodation booking agent Situ as an account director of business travel.
Membership club Access AKA launches
Eloise Hanson
3 January 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute US/UK: Lifestyle membership club Access AKA has launched by AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences, offering members savings on rates, dining, and exclusive experiences.
A year of sustained and sustainable progress
Eloise Hanson
3 January 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes David Wright, sustainability officer at Mansley Serviced Apartments, provides an update on the company’s ESG progress.
Apple Hospitality REIT acquires central Las Vegas SpringHill Suites
Eloise Hanson
3 January 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Real estate investment trust (REIT) Apple Hospitality has acquired the 299-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center for approximately $75 million.
Staybridge Suites opens second site in Bangkok
Eloise Hanson
28 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Thailand: Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit marks the brand’s second property in Asia Pacific under IHG Hotels & Resorts.
500th TownePlace Suites opens in Virginia
Eloise Hanson
15 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The all-suites brand TownePlace Suites, part of Marriott International, has opened its 500th hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
Co-founder of My Place Hotels of America dies age 83
Eloise Hanson
14 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Ron Rivett, the co-founder and chairman of My Place Hotels of America, has passed away aged 83.
Locale breaks grown on Wisconsin aparthotel The Dylin
Eloise Hanson
14 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Residential hospitality company Locale has this month broken ground on its latest aparthotel The Dylin in Madison, Wisconsin, with a scheduled launch for late 2024.
SilverDoor report reveals global decline in ADRs
Eloise Hanson
13 December 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has released its final market update report for 2023, revealing a decline in ADRs and growth in economy accommodation.