Quick Q&A: Alexander Limpert, GuestReady
George Sell
22 August 2017
Reading Time: 3 minutes • Who is the driving force behind GuestReady? “GuestReady was founded by myself, Patrick (CFO) and a team of local
Securing growth capital for your serviced apartment: what banks are looking for
Ben Barbanel
18 August 2017
Reading Time: 5 minutes I’ve met a lot of serviced apartment operators in the last few years and a topic that comes up constantly
Africa takes flight
George Sell
15 August 2017
Reading Time: 3 minutes A recent report on travel to Africa, produced by ForwardKeys, shows double digit growth in flight arrivals for the first
Quick Q&A: Elizabeth Soley, Jacob Street Partners
George Sell
21 July 2017
Reading Time: 3 minutes • Can you give us a condensed version of your career history? “As the child of a transferee, I moved
Quick Q&A: Vedrana Riley, Ciel Capital
George Sell
5 July 2017
Reading Time: 2 minutes • Can you give us a brief career background?“I have been involved in hotel, hostel and aparthotel developments and investments
Trends and driving factors in global mobility
Jeana Giordano
19 June 2017
Reading Time: 5 minutes Transformative change is ahead within the numerous facets of global mobility. The catalyst – technological innovation – is delivering convenience,
Talking business: Christopher Lovold, Vestibule Marketing
George Sell
2 May 2017
Reading Time: 5 minutes • Can you give us a brief career history and tell us how you came to your current position?“I worked
Talking business: Joost Vermeulen, Booking.com
George Sell
1 May 2017
Reading Time: 4 minutes • How long has Booking.com been active in the MEA market? “We set up our first office in the region in Dubai
Operator profile: NEST Geneva
George Sell
20 April 2017
Reading Time: 3 minutes • Who are the team behind NEST Geneva and when was the property conceived, built and opened? “Tara and Christoph
Don’t be a Blackberry!
Andrew McConnell
18 April 2017
Reading Time: 3 minutes I was fortunate to attend the second annual Serviced Apartment Summit Americas recently in New York. A veritable who’s who of the
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
Adina Hotels sets Green Key target for European portfolio
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Parent company TFE Hotels has set the goal for all 18 Adina Hotels in Europe to achieve Green Key certification in 2025.
LivAway Suites opens third national site in Tennessee
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay brand LivAway Suites has opened its third property in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee.