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.

OYO rumoured to be edging towards $1.2bn IPO

Reading Time: 2 minutes India: SoftBank-backed hospitality chain OYO is rumoured to be edging towards an initial public offering [IPO] after hiring JP Morgan, Kotak Mahindra Capital and Citi for an initial $1.2 billion share sale.

Coliving scheme planned in Glasgow

Reading Time: 1 minute UK: Watkin Jones Group has submitted planning application to develop a coliving scheme at Portcullis House on India Street in Glasgow.

Chatham adds to board of trustees

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Chatham Lodging Trust (CLT), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) in the extended stay space, has appointed Ethel Isaacs Williams and David J. Grissen to the company’s board of trustees.

Expedia releases Q2 trend report for travel recovery

Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with travellers across the Expedia Group brand, has released its Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Report.

Sonder reports record revenue for Q2

Reading Time: 3 minutes US: Next-generation hospitality company Sonder has announced the strongest quarterly revenue in its history in financial results for the three months ending at 30 June 2021.

Corporate Keys acquires Southbank Apartments

Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Corporate Keys, one of Australia’s biggest provider of corporate furnished housing, has acquired the Southbank Apartments brand.

Expo boosts Dubai serviced apartment rates

Reading Time: 2 minutes UAE: Serviced apartment rates in Dubai have risen sharply, driven by overseas visitors, expats and UAE residents ahead of Expo 2020.