Co-founder of My Place Hotels of America dies age 83
Eloise Hanson
14 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Ron Rivett, the co-founder and chairman of My Place Hotels of America, has passed away aged 83.
Locale breaks grown on Wisconsin aparthotel The Dylin
Eloise Hanson
14 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Residential hospitality company Locale has this month broken ground on its latest aparthotel The Dylin in Madison, Wisconsin, with a scheduled launch for late 2024.
SilverDoor report reveals global decline in ADRs
Eloise Hanson
13 December 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has released its final market update report for 2023, revealing a decline in ADRs and growth in economy accommodation.
Citadines Islington achieves EDGE certification
Eloise Hanson
12 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Citadines Islington, a former Royal Mail sorting office, is the second aparthotel in London to achieve EDGE certification under The Ascott Limited.
Synergy to acquire Primestone Housing Solutions
Eloise Hanson
12 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Serviced accommodation provider Synergy Global Housing is set to acquire Primestone Housing Solutions from advisory and housing firm Primestone Partners for an undisclosed amount.
Entries open for 2024 Serviced Apartment Awards
Eloise Hanson
11 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The entry period for the 2024 Serviced Apartment Awards has officially opened and will close in March next year.
limehome signs 60 units in Hamburg
Eloise Hanson
8 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Germany: Technology-based serviced apartment provider and operator limehome has signed 60 units in Hamburg, due to open in 2026.
Winners of The Altos 2023 revealed in London
Eloise Hanson
7 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The 2023 winners of the Altos London, which recognises and celebrates “innovative hospitality operators” in the EMEA corporate accommodation industry, have been unveiled.
Plans submitted to build aparthotel at Bridge House in Dungarvan
Eloise Hanson
4 December 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ireland: Local businessman Michael Ryan has submitted plans to Waterford City & County Council to demolish Bridge House in Dungarvan and construct an 85-room hotel and aparthotel.
Singapore to pilot long-stay class of serviced apartments
Eloise Hanson
30 November 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Singapore: National development minister Desmond Lee has revealed that the country will pilot a new class of serviced apartments with a three-month minimum stay to meet rental demand.
Your chance to win big at the Serviced Apartment Awards 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Enter the 2024 Serviced Apartment Awards by 22 March 23:59 GMT for a chance to win any of our 19 categories.
Quest Woolooware Bay opens in Australia
Reading Time: < 1 minute AUS: The Ascott Limited, Australia has opened its latest Quest aparthotel, located in the billion-dollar Woolooware Bay Town Centre development in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire.
GBTA appoints Houston as chairperson of WINiT EMEA
Reading Time: < 1 minute EMEA: Business travel trade organisation the GBTA has appointed Pauline Houston, SilverDoor’s SVP of business development, as the first chairperson of the GBTA WINiT EMEA Chapter
Cheval Collection adds second site in Dubai
Reading Time: < 1 minute UAE: Serviced apartment group Cheval Collection has signed a management agreement to add a second property in Dubai under its Cheval Maison flag.
Former Equinox COO Turchin joins Mint House exec board
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Tech-enabled long and short-stay brand Mint House has appointed Judy Turchin, former chief operating officer at Equinox, as independent director of the group’s executive board.
NUMA debuts in the UK with signing of London site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Digitalised hospitality platform NUMA Group has entered the UK market, partnering with management company New World Hospitality Group to launch NUMA Bloom in the former Bedford Corner Hotel in London.
Charles Hope opens South Africa office and four UK sites
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK/SA: Serviced apartment operator Charles Hope has opened an office in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as four sites in the UK.
Vertus adds serviced apartment buildings
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Vertus, the BTR arm of Canary Wharf Group, has expanded its offer with two new serviced apartment buildings at 3 and 15 West Lane.
Homelike launches operations in Dubai
Reading Time: < 1 minute UAE: PropTech serviced apartment platform Homelike has launched operations in Dubai with an initial 2,500 units and an expected 6,000 units in the next six months.
AKA Marylebone reveals renovation of residences and townhouse
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Luxury hospitality group AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences has completed the renovation of its Marylebone property, including its three-bedroom Mews townhouse.