Don’t let coliving become the next timeshare
George Sell
26 October 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minute • The perception of coliving is becoming something of an issue for those who are advocating the model as not
Messages with meaning
George Sell
12 August 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutes • Getting the tone of your brand messaging right during tumultuous times is not an easy thing to do, but
Out in the open
George Sell
10 June 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minute Awareness of mental health issues, and the sheer number of people they affect, has risen tremendously over the last few
The bubble has burst
George Sell
10 June 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s sad to have to report on the ultimate demise of Stay Alfred, even though the news was not unexpected.
Solid State
George Sell
10 June 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the financial impact of the pandemic on the hospitality and travel sectors becomes more apparent, there has been talk
A leftfield launch
George Sell
11 May 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sometimes a brand launch comes at you from leftfield, and a concept that you would never have considered comes to
Follow the money
George Sell
11 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minute In extraordinary times, it’s always fascinating to see where the smart money goes. Until Covid-19 struck, Extended Stay America stock
Hoping for a V
George Sell
11 May 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s not often that a press release from an industry body contains the word “dire” but the GBTA has been
Do the best you can
George Sell
19 March 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutes Amid the mayhem that that the coronavirus outbreak is wreaking on hospitality, and all the distress it is causing around
“Of all the aparthotels, in all the towns, in all the world, they had to walk in to mine.”
George Sell
14 February 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutes “Of all the aparthotels, in all the towns, in all the world, they had to walk in to mine.” York
NexGen Hotels acquires Fairfield Inn & Suites in Fort Lauderdale
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Development and management company NexGen Hotels has bought the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Fort Lauderdale Northwest.
86 Quest properties become certified for accessibility
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of The Ascott Limited, has achieved accessibility accreditation across 86 properties.
Landing covers 13,000 free nights with Homes for Healing program
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Flexible apartment living provider Landing has supported 140 families by offering 13,000 free nights as part of its Homes for Healing initiative.
London Choice Apartments acquires Isle of Wight hotel
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Operator London Choice Apartments has acquired the independent luxury hotel The Royal in Ventnor, located on the Isle of Wight.
TFE Hotels signs NZ management agreement with Heritage Hotels
Reading Time: < 1 minute New Zealand: TFE Hotels has established a New Zealand office following a multi-property management agreement with accommodation provider Heritage Hotels.
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.