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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Kerten Hospitality appoints Youssef as COO

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

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AltoVita publishes flexible rentals survey with SAN and STRz

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: 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.

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Nottingham Royal Mail site set for PBSA conversion

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: 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.

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Sonder to expand Middle East presence

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS / 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.

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The Other House reveals design features

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

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Ascott bolsters portfolio in MEAT region

Reading Time: 2 minutesMorocco: Serviced apartment group The Ascott Limited has signed two properties in Morocco to bolster its Middle East, Africa and Turkey [MEAT] portfolio.

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Lamington Group appoints head of ops

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Rob Cahn has joined Lamington Group in a newly created role, head of group operations, effective immediately.

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UK Retirement Living Fund buys £55m retirement village in JV

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The UK Retirement Living Fund [ReLF], managed by Schroders Capital and advised by Octopus Real Estate, has teamed up in a joint venture with Elysian Residences to buy a £55 million site allocated for a new purpose-built retirement village in Royal Tunbridge Wells .