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 launches Star Rewards loyalty program

Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore: Ascott has launched Ascott Star Rewards, which it describes as the first serviced residence loyalty programme to offer full flexibility to earn and redeem points.

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Ascott parent launches real estate fund

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: CapitaLand Limited has set up its first discretionary real estate equity fund – CapitaLand Asia Partners I (CAP I).

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Airbnb leads Lyric funding round

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: San Francisco-based apartment provider Lyric has raised $160 million in a Series B financing and debt financing led by Airbnb.