Sonder’s ticket to recovery
Eloise Hanson
21 August 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Sonder’s strategic agreement with Marriott. Read more on Serviced Apartment News.
Fresh face in London aparthotels
Eloise Hanson
7 August 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the introduction of a new London aparthotel brand Jitaku, launching next year. Read on SAN.
Adapting to the changing traveller
George Sell
31 July 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes SAN editor-in-chief George Sell comments on how new brands meet evolving traveller, owner and investor needs. Read on SAN.
Future franchising
Eloise Hanson
5 June 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Adagio’s plan to increase its proportion of franchised properties to 35 per cent by 2030.
Levelling up loyalty
Eloise Hanson
22 May 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the need for membership and loyalty programs to adapt to shifting demand.
Lifestyle brands
Eloise Hanson
17 August 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lifestyle extended stay brands will grow in popularity and help to cement serviced apartments and aparthotels within mainstream hospitality.
Double Deckers
Felicity Cousins
2 March 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute The popularity of the dual brand, extended stay hotel development is on the rise, with Marriott taking the concept to China.
London calling
Felicity Cousins
2 March 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute London aparthotels are now a prime target for investors seeking assets with high occupancy and low operating costs. Read more on SAN.
Investment powerhouses betting big on extended stay
George Sell
24 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute The collaboration of two of the biggest global investment firms – Blackstone and Starwood Capital – has given the already healthy extended stay sector a further shot in the arm.
Alphabet Street
George Sell
19 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute We had a lot of fun putting our 2022 travel and hospitality A-Z together. My IHM editorial colleagues Paul, Eloise and I were in agreement about what we should cover for many of the letters of the alphabet, but there was some debate about others.
Ascott to rebrand Stamford Bridge Hotel as lyf London Chelsea
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hospitality company The Ascott Limited has taken over management of both the Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge and will rebrand the properties under lyf.
Ennismore signs 25hours and Working From_ in Saudi
Reading Time: 2 minutes Saudi Arabia: Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore has signed a partnership with Tilal Real Estate Company to develop a 25hours hotel and Working From_ in Khobar.
Merseyside aparthotel Hotel 21 brought to market via auction
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The 20-bedroom aparthotel Hotel 21 in Southport is due to come up for sale for around £1.2 million by auction house Venmore.
Maison Barrière Vendôme set to open in January 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute France: Hospitality group Barrière will open the five-star Maison Barrière Vendôme in Paris early next year.
Airbnb partners with BTR operator for short-term lets in the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Airbnb is expanding its long-term rental marketplace into the UK with immediate effect, via a partnership with real estate developer and manager, Greystar.
Adina Hotels sets Green Key target for European portfolio
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Parent company TFE Hotels has set the goal for all 18 Adina Hotels in Europe to achieve Green Key certification in 2025.
LivAway Suites opens third national site in Tennessee
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay brand LivAway Suites has opened its third property in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee.
The July reveals summer 2025 opening for London Victoria site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel brand The July will open its first international property in London Victoria, scheduled to launch in July 2025.
Staycity acquires majority stake in Felix Group
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity Group has acquired a majority stake in the Felix Group, owned by Munich-based real estate developer Denkmalneu Group (DMN).
Apaleo secures €20 million in Series B funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: API-first open property management platform Apaleo has announced that it has raised €20 million in a growth equity investment [Series B funding] round.