Horses for courses

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ascott’s incredible growth shows no signs of slowing, and it’s interesting to see the company adopting a flexible approach to

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Start up to stay awhile

Reading Time: < 1 minute The corporate travel market just got a little less…well, corporate, with the launch of Stayawhile. The brand, founded by Janine

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A growing niche

Reading Time: < 1 minute I have written before about my surprise that there aren’t more players entering the economy end of the US extended

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A Liver and kicking

Reading Time: < 1 minute Liverpool has seen a surge of sector activity over the last year which has seen it become one of the

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Brand extension

Reading Time: 2 minutes After a recent flurry of activity in the aparthotel space, this month sees the news dominated by the extended stay

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Flexible friends

Reading Time: < 1 minute As the aparthotel model becomes increasingly popular, more and more serviced apartment providers are cutting the length of their minimum

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Something in the air

Reading Time: 2 minutes We were at the 20th International Hotel Conference (IHIF) in Berlin last week, and there was a very palpable sense

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The world keeps turning

Reading Time: < 1 minute The serviced apartment sector had a strong presence at the event, with operators and agents both large and small reporting

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The heart of the industry

Reading Time: < 1 minute Oakwood, although retaining its Los Angeles HQ, now joins Ascott and Frasers as a major player based in Singapore. Mapletree

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Urban Living Festival
Review: Urban Living Festival takes hospitality insights to next level

Reading Time: 4 minutes UK: The 2024 Urban Living Festival offered a comprehensive overview of the current trends and challenges shaping the hospitality and real estate sectors, with several …

CAP EcoVadis
CAP Worldwide achieves gold EcoVadis rating

Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Corporate accommodation provider CAP Worldwide has been awarded gold status from sustainability ratings company EcoVadis.

CitySuites ESG
CitySuites publishes fourth ESG report

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Luxury served apartment brand CitySuites has published its fourth ESG report, retaining its carbon neutral status.

Residence Inn Switzerland
SV Hotel opens first Residence Inn in Switzerland

Reading Time: < 1 minute Switzerland: SV Hotel, part of management company SV Group, has opened the debut Residence Inn extended stay hotel in Switzerland, located in Geneva.

ONYX Shama
ONYX launches Shama marketing campaign and activity program

Reading Time: 2 minutes Thailand: Hotel management company ONYX Hospitality Group has introduced a new video and marketing campaign, alongside on-property experiences, for its serviced apartment brand Shama.

Extended Stay America
Extended Stay America launches voter registration campaign

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended Stay America has launched its STAY Counted program to encourage voter participation in the upcoming presidential election.

BizAway
BizAway secures €35 million investment from Mayfair

Reading Time: 2 minutes Italy: Tech-enabled travel management company BizAway has secured €35 million from investor Mayfair Equity Partners.

Ariva Las Vegas
Las Vegas Raiders names Ariva as official luxury apartment partner

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The 30-acre upscale development Ariva Luxury Residences has been named as the official luxury apartments of American football team Las Vegas Raiders.

My Place prototype
My Place Hotels of America reveals latest prototype

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Upper-midscale extended stay brand My Place Hotels of America has developed a new 71-unit prototype and introduced a series of product upgrades.

Líbere Hospitality Group
Líbere Hospitality Group acquires two properties in Europe

Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece/Portugal: Operator Líbere Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed two properties, including its debut in Greece along with expansion in Portugal.