Messages with meaning

Reading Time: 2 minutes • Getting the tone of your brand messaging right during tumultuous times is not an easy thing to do, but

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Out in the open

Reading Time: < 1 minute Awareness of mental health issues, and the sheer number of people they affect, has risen tremendously over the last few

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The bubble has burst

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.

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Solid State

Reading Time: 2 minutes As the financial impact of the pandemic on the hospitality and travel sectors becomes more apparent, there has been talk

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A leftfield launch

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sometimes a brand launch comes at you from leftfield, and a concept that you would never have considered comes to

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Follow the money

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

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Hoping for a V

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

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Do the best you can

Reading Time: 2 minutes Amid the mayhem that that the coronavirus outbreak is wreaking on hospitality, and all the distress it is causing around

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Cheval EMEA
Cheval Collection nears 1,000 units in EMEA

Reading Time: < 1 minute EMEA: Luxury serviced apartment operator Cheval Collection is approaching 1,000 units across its 14 properties, with plans for further expansion.

limehome Europe
limehome hits 10,000 unit milestone in Europe

Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Tech-enabled serviced apartment operator limehome has added 1,000 units to its portfolio in Q1 2025, bringing the group’s total to 10,000 contracted units in Europe.

Homelike
Homelike ceases operations with immediate effect

Reading Time: < 1 minute Germany: Homelike, an online platform for mid- to long-stay accommodation, has ceased operations with immediate effect. 

Bob W Ward
Bob W appoints Ward to board of directors

Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Tech-led serviced apartment operator Bob W has appointed Philip Ward as an independent non-executive director to its board.

Serviced Apartment Awards
Entry period extended for the Serviced Apartment Awards 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Entries for the 10th annual Serviced Apartment Awards have been extended by 10 days to Wednesday 2nd April 23:59 BST. 

BP Stays Mews
BP Stays partners with Mews to automate operations

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Luxury serviced apartment provider BP Stays has partnered with hospitality cloud platform Mews to streamline operations and support the company’s growth across New York and New Jersey.

Frasers Suites Riyadh
Frasers appoints general manager of Frasers Suites Riyadh

Reading Time: < 1 minute Saudi Arabia: Serviced apartment and hotel provider Frasers Hospitality has named Hazem El Bahnasy as general manager of Fraser Suites Riyadh. 

Synergy
Synergy appoints Dhami as international executive vice president

Reading Time: 2 minutes India: Serviced accommodation agent Synergy Global Housing has appointed Manpreet Dhami to oversee the company’s international operations.

Rosewood Beverly Hills
Rosewood opens first standalone residences in Beverly Hills

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Luxury lifestyle hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first standalone residential offering with the launch of Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills.

AENDRE
AENDRE expands team with two senior appointments

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel platform AENDRE has expanded its team with the appointment of a creative director and senior associate in acquisitions.