Reading Time: 7 minutes• Could you tell us about Lanson Place, and your background and role? “Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited is the hospitality arm and wholly owned

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe first few seconds after walking in to an apartment are crucial – the visitor takes in a huge amount of details and almost subconsciously

Reading Time: 3 minutes• What’s your background?  “I’m a seasoned HR professional. I became involved in the hospitality industry in 2004, starting as soft opening GM and HR

Reading Time: 2 minutes• Were you aware of the serviced apartment sector before this job, and is the Cheval Three Quays Debenhams apartment the first serviced apartment design

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe traveller’s increasing reliance on online reviews to help them make their booking decision has seen a growth in products to help operators use the

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe group was made up of around 20 people, including investors, hoteliers, lawyers, consultants, operators, brokers, recruitment companies and media. Most were from the UK

Reading Time: 4 minutes• Rotana was among the first serviced apartment/aparthotel operators in the Gulf region. When did the company enter the market and how many such properties

Reading Time: 5 minutes• How has trading been in 2016 been to date across the AKA portfolio? What have been the biggest challenges in maintaining occupancy and ADR?

Reading Time: 8 minutesAs well as booking directly with the operator, serviced apartment users have a proliferation of OTAs and other online platforms at their fingertips. Add to