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
The Other House Covent Garden set for late 2025 opening
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Aparthotel and members club The Other House is due to open its second property in London, located in Covent Garden in Q4 2025.
How the US election will impact travel and hospitality
Reading Time: 4 minutes US: Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the US election, making a historic return to the White House after four years of governance under the Democratic Party.
Bob W signs first property in Sweden
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sweden: Tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has signed a lease for its debut property in Sweden, located in the capital Stockholm.
Mint House set to open Marathon Village early next year
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Tech-enabled flexible living operator Mint House is due to open its fourth property in Nashville, Marathon Village in spring 2025.
Pyramid merges Hamilton Pyramid Europe with Axiom Hospitality
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Third-party management company Pyramid Global Hospitality has emerged its European division, Hamilton Pyramid Europe, with hotel management company Axiom Hospitality.
ActivumSG acquires mixed-use Sutton Point for £21 million
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Real estate private equity investment manager ActivumSG, on behalf of ActivumSG Fund VII, working with Global Hospitality Investment Group, has acquired Sutton Point for £21 million.
Zoku to launch Writer-in-Residence research project
Reading Time: < 1 minute France: From 8th-10th November, Zoku Paris will host its first Writer-in-Residence project, designed to uncover what hybrid hospitality means for residents, coworkers, visitors and staff.
OSK Property Holdings launches NARA at Shorea Park
Reading Time: < 1 minute Malaysia: OSK Property Holdings Bhd, the property arm of OSK Holdings Bhd, has launched its latest serviced apartment project NARA at the master plan Shorea Park in Puchong.
ONYX plans to expand Shama across South East Asia
Reading Time: < 1 minute SEA: Management company ONYX Hospitality Group has plans to launch its serviced apartment brand Shama in Malaysia, Laos and Thailand.
RBH signs dual-branded Staybridge Suites Dundee
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Third-party operator RBH Hospitality Management has expanded its portfolio in Scotland with the signing of the dual-branded Staybridge Suites and Hotel Indigo Dundee.