SACO Locked on to UK aparthotel market
George Sell
3 July 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes • What is the thinking behind Locke and what will differentiate it from its competitors? “The thinking behind Locke, very simply
Boutique hotel trendsetter Ian Schrager on serviced apartments and airbnb
George Sell
16 June 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ian Schrager is the man widely acclaimed to be the original creator of the boutique hotel. The ex-nightclub owner and
Q and A with Gavan James President and CEO Nomad Temporary Housing
George Sell
9 June 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes I have been in the temporary apartment business for 36 years. I started with Oakwood in 1980. 17 of my
Branding in the serviced apartment sector
George Sell
7 June 2016
Reading Time: 5 minutes The mainstream hotel chains are renowned for their constant stream of new brands, each promoted as the answer to the
Talking Business: Gail Mandel, CEO, Wyndham Vacation Rentals
George Sell
20 May 2016
Reading Time: 4 minutes The company has more than 25 rental brands, all providing different vacation experiences, which between them have more than 108,000
Interview: Scott Torrey, EVP Concur EMEA
Piers Brown
19 May 2016
Reading Time: 2 minutes Senior travel buyers mixed with travel suppliers including airlines, hotels and serviced apartments to discuss the major factors influencing managed
Branded Residences: An Overview
George Sell
14 May 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes Chris Graham of Graham Associates has published a report looking at the branded residence phenomenon. As the intro to the
Talking Business: Kenneth Flornes, Nectar Furnished Apartments
George Sell
3 May 2016
Reading Time: 4 minutes • Could you give us a condensed career history and tell us how you got in to the corporate housing
Talking Business: Travis White, Minor Hotel Group
George Sell
10 March 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes • Can you give us a brief career history? “After finishing my Master of Science in Government from London School
Talking international expansion: Andrew Weisz, Quest Apartment Hotels
George Sell
2 March 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes • What is your career background and how long have you been working for Quest? “I started my career in
Preston serviced apartments to open in July
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Property management and development company The Nurtur Group will open its first serviced apartments offering in Preston, Lancashire, on 1st July.
Rotana unveils serviced apartment expansion plans
Reading Time: 2 minutes UAE: Rotana has revealed its growing pipeline of planned openings in the Middle East, Africa and the UK..
US extended stay RevPAR declines for first time in three years
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The 2024 First Quarter US Extended-Stay Hotels Report, published by The Highland Group, reveals a decline in RevPAR for the first time in three years.
The rise of coliving and its impact on serviced apartments
Reading Time: 4 minutes Sean Wewer, Homelike’s country manager – DACH and Italy, shares some insights on the rise of coliving and what this means for serviced apartment providers.
Urban Rest acquires The Urban Butler for NZ expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia / New Zealand: Urban Rest, a provider of flexible alternative accommodations serving the corporate market, has announced its acquisition of New Zealand counterpart The Urban Butler, effective from …
New Orleans dual-branded Courtyard-SpringHill acquired for $73m
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The 410-room dual-branded Courtyard New Orleans and SpringHill Suites New Orleans Warehouse Arts District has been sold for $73 million.
NUMA Group establishes brand advisory board
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Digital hospitality platform NUMA Group has established its brand advisory board, aimed at “accelerating growth” for the company.
Mövenpick Living Istanbul Saklıvadi opens
Reading Time: < 1 minute Turkey: Accor’s premium brand Mövenpick has opened its Living Istanbul Saklivadi property in the city’s shopping district of Vadistanbul.
Shortlists revealed for Serviced Apartment Awards 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The shortlists for this year’s Serviced Apartment Awards have been revealed ahead of the awards ceremony on 23 May at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge.
Cheval signs Ladun Living property in Riyadh
Reading Time: < 1 minute Saudi Arabia: Luxury hospitality company Cheval Collection has signed an agreement with developer Ladun Investment Company for Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh.