Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan: Remote-work housing platform Anyplace has expanded into Japan with the launch of furnished apartments designed for remote professionals in Tokyo.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWales: Operators charging guests for overnight stays in Wales will be required by law to register their accommodation with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Registration will open
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Marriott International is planning to build a $7.5m TownePlace Suites extended-stay hotel in New Braunfels, Texas, as it continues to expand its longer-stay portfolio in the US.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Hospitality group Accor has launched an ALL Accor booking app within ChatGPT, allowing travellers to search for hotels, compare rates and complete bookings via the group’s website.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Staycity Group has completed a structured development and investment transaction with Bridges Fund Management and Citygrove that will deliver a 185-room Wilde aparthotel in Nine Elms, London.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hotel management company Newport Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton and Homewood Suites Columbus Easton in Ohio, supporting extended-stay and corporate demand in the market.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand: ONYX Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement to operate Shama Hub Ladprao, a new serviced apartment development in Bangkok, as it continues to expand its extended-stay portfolio across Asia.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK/Germany: Philip Lassman has joined tech-enabled hospitality platform NUMA as managing director for UK and Ireland.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark: Tech-enabled aparthotel operator has opened five properties across London, Rome and Florence, strengthening its presence in the UK and Italian hospitality markets.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Aparthotel brand Adagio has increased the number of its Green Key-certified properties to 78 in 2026, marking a new milestone in its sustainability programme.
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