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.
Landingplace Hotels launches extended stay brand
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Franchisor Landingplace Hotels has launched two midscale conversion brands, including an extended stay concept.
Global sentiment survey launches to gauge industry outlook
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Serviced Apartment News has launched a global sentiment survey to assess how owners, operators, lenders, investors, suppliers and service providers feel about the current market.
Central Park launches Selene residences in South Gurugram
Reading Time: 2 minutes India: Real estate developer Central Park has launched Selene, a tower of luxury serviced residences located in its Flower Valley township, South Gurugram.
Citadines to launch beachfront resort in the Philippines
Reading Time: 2 minutes Philippines: The Ascott Limited in partnership with Iconic Resorts Properties will open the Citadines Mactan Cebu Resort in 2028.
Element by Westin set to break ground in Medford next month
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Construction is set to begin on the Element by Westin extended stay hotel in Medford late August, located near Pear Blossom Park.
Serviced residence project The Arc launches in Oman
Reading Time: 2 minutes Oman: The Sustainable City – Yiti, a coastal development overlooking the Gulf of Oman, has launched its luxury serviced residential offering The Arc.
TownePlace Suites opens in Bozeman
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: TownePlace Suites, an extended stay hotel brand from Marriott, has opened a newly constructed property in Bozeman.
Choice Hotels launches campaigns for extended stay brands
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Franchisor Choice Hotels has rolled out two marketing campaigns designed to spotlighting its four extended stay brands.
Extended Stay America launches Client Connect travel programme
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay hotel brand Extended Stay America has launched Client Connect, a business travel programme designed exclusively for extended stay business travellers in the US.
Aware Super becomes majority shareholder of The July
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia: Sydney-based super fund Aware Super has acquired APG’s stake in aparthotel owner and operator The July.