George Sell

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George is the editor of Serviced Apartment News, and has more than a decade's experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.
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Ascott adds 2,100 units in China

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith these new units, Ascott has added a record high of more than 5,600 units across 26 properties, which represent a 60 per cent year-on-year

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IHM hosts first Urban Living Lite event in London

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: International Hospitality Media, the publisher of Serviced Apartment News, has hosted the first in a series of limited capacity business networking events.

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Major Quest franchisee ceases trading

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: CEM Group of Companies, one of the largest franchises of Quest Apartment Hotels properties has ceased trading, resulting in the closure of at least three properties.

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SITU launches global serviced apartment booking platform

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Serviced apartment agency SITU has launched SITU Live: Global Network, which allows serviced accommodation operators worldwide to connect their inventory, availability and pricing to SITU.

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Red Lion Hotels launches extended stay brand

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Red Lion Hotels has relaunched its GuestHouse International brand as GuestHouse Extended Stay, an upper-economy flag suitable for conversions.

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SAN podcast: Niko Karstikko, Bob W

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBob W CEO and co-founder Niko Karstikko talks to SAN editor George Sell about forging a new class of hospitality asset and becoming a global