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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Frasers partners with mental health campaign The Burnt Chef Project

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Frasers Hospitality and its boutique hotel brands Malmaison and Hotel du Vin are partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, a non-profit campaign committed to removing the stigma and raising awareness of mental health issues within the hospitality industry.

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Unite and GIC extend JV term

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Unite Students has extended its joint venture with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC to September 2032.

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Q Apartments adds London units

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Q Apartments has launched the latest addition to its UK apartment portfolio – Cambric by Q Apartments, in Aldgate, London.

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Sonder to go public via SPAC merger worth $2.2bn

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Short-term lodging company Sonder has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with special purpose acquisition company [SPAC] Gores Metropoulos II, sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, to go public via a merger.

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Homelike sees increasing demand for mid-term stays

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Rental platform HomeLike has reported increased demand for mid-term property rental as travel restrictions are lifted and temporary accommodation is sought for relocation and work purposes.