George Sell

George Sell
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.

Residence Inn to make Turkish debut next month

Reading Time: < 1 minute Turkey: Marriott will open its first Residence Inn extended hotel in Turkey next month with the debut of the Residence Inn by Marriott Istanbul Atasehir.

Greystar eyes Fizzy Living acquisition

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Private equity firm Greystar Real Estate Partners is in talks to buy London BTR specialist Fizzy Living, according to Bloomberg.

Plans for Birmingham aparthotel revealed

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Plans have been submitted to Birmingham City Council for the development of a 198-bed aparthotel on the site of the former Lee Longlands car park.

Kerten Hospitality appoints Youssef as COO

Reading Time: < 1 minute Dubai / UAE: Mixed-use and lifestyle operator, Kerten Hospitality, has announced the strategic appointment of Wafik Youssef as its chief operating offier [COO].

AltoVita publishes flexible rentals survey with SAN and STRz

Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: 68 per cent of the flexible rental sector is seeing an increased demand for extended stays, and 59 per cent are seeing a demand for large spaces, according to a report from global accommodation platform AltoVita, which surveyed key players in the flexible rental sector around the world.

Nottingham Royal Mail site set for PBSA conversion

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Godwin Developments’ plans to convert the former Royal Mail sorting office in Nottingham into a 692-bed student block has been given the green light, subject to clarification of further design details.

Sonder to expand Middle East presence

Reading Time: 2 minutes US / Dubai: Next-generation hospitality company Sonder is expanding its presence in the Middle East by adding two additional buildings to its growing portfolio in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Other House reveals design features

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Opening in spring 2022, The Other House will debut in South Kensington, London, with 200 “club flats” designed by Bergman Design House.