Reading Time: < 1 minute UAE: PropTech startup Moving Doors has entered the Dubai market with two luxury units to launch at the end of this month.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Digital hospitality platform NUMA Group has grown its portfolio to 5,850 units in 32 cities and 14 countries, reaching a total €2 billion assets under management.
Reading Time: 5 minutes UK: In the Spring Budget 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed the government will freeze alcohol duty and cut National Insurance, as well as raise the VAT threshold for small businesses to £90,000.
Reading Time: < 1 minute New Zealand: Flexible accommodation operator Urban Rest has made its debut in New Zealand with the opening of Urban Rest Sylvia Park in Auckland.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hospitality company Hilton Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with developer JMK Group to launch Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre in 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Hospitality management company Cycas has appointed three members to its leadership team.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Cheltenham-based operator Beechurst Serviced Apartments has achieved B Corp certification, becoming one of the first serviced apartment providers in the UK to do so.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Radisson Hotel Group has signed its first UK serviced apartments in Glasgow, with a target opening of 2027.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Representation company HotelREZ has welcomed the return of Sharon Rubin in a new role as VP product development, as well as appointed two senior bizdev team members.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited has achieved a record year of property openings and fee earnings (S$331 million), and has kickstarted 2024 with the launch of ‘Ascott Unlimited’ to support future growth.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Aparthotel brand Adagio has increased its franchised network from five aparthotels in 2018 to 28 today, representing around 20 per cent of its total portfolio.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Tech-enabled hospitality operator Bob W has added three London sites to its portfolio, take the total number of properties in the UK capital to 13.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Sweden: Serviced apartment provider Movinn has entered into a long-term lease for the existing Duxiana Hotel in Malmö, which will reopen under a new aparthotel brand in June 2024.
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Netherlands: Booking platform Yovivo has launched a feature to allow any hotel property offer extended stays of more than one month.
Reading Time: 3 minutes [SPONSORED CONTENT] Billy Hughes, area general manager UK and Ireland at The Ascott Limited, explores the importance of loyalty programmes in driving repeat business and increased revenues.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has released its latest quarterly market update report for 2024.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Management company PM Hotel Group has added Staybridge Suites by IHG Tysons in McLean, Virginia to its portfolio.Â
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Corporate accommodation and relocation platform 3Sixty has appointed Dan Duryea as chief financial officer and Shannon Hickey as VP of global services.
Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: 19 winners of the ninth annual Serviced Apartment Awards held at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge celebrated at a black tie ceremony last night.
Levelling up loyalty
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson comments on the need for membership and loyalty programs to adapt to shifting demand.