Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Revised plans have been submitted to convert a derelict Victorian tram depot in Newcastle’s West End into a 50-room aparthotel.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Regional mayors could receive powers to introduce an uncapped levy on hotel and holiday rental stays under legislation expected to be brought before parliament within months.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEstonia: Tech-enabled hospitality operator Bob W has signed a long-term agreement to open a 63-unit aparthotel within Tallinn’s Krulli Quarter regeneration project.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: TFE Hotels has announced a $100 million investment programme to refurbish and reposition the first generation of Adina apartment hotels across Australia and Europe.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: TrustedStays has expanded into France, making professionally managed serviced apartments and short-term rentals available through corporate booking systems.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Goodwin has opened its seventh retirement village in Canberra, adding 20 serviced apartments alongside 109 independent living apartments designed to support older residents.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEgypt: NAIA Developments has announced plans to launch the first internationally branded serviced residences in Ras El Hekma through a partnership with Accor’s Swissôtel Residences brand.
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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