Somerset Sustainability Passport Programme
Ascott launches Somerset Sustainability Passport Programme

Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has introduced the Somerset Sustainability Passport Programme featuring activities, wellness programmes and community initiatives at Somerset properties globally.

NUMA
NUMA purchases YAYS for undisclosed terms

Reading Time: 3 minutes Germany / Netherlands: Digital hospitality platform NUMA Group has announced the acquisition of Dutch serviced apartment platform YAYS from Proprium Capital Partners.

Situ
Situ acquires Rentivo tech stack to “unify sector”

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Global corporate accommodation booking agent Situ has announced the acquisition of the full technology stack of short-term rental software company Rentivo. The move aligns the professionally operated short-term …

SilverDoor carbon calculator
SilverDoor launches carbon calculator for corporate housing

Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Serviced accommodation provider SilverDoor has launched a carbon calculator sustainability tool for the global corporate housing sector.

ReloQuest
ReloQuest expands team with series of appointments

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Corporate accommodation management company ReloQuest has appointed five team members including four vice president roles. 

bed bugs
Advice: Effective measures against bed bugs

Reading Time: 4 minutes Robert Fryers, co-founder and CEO of Spotta, shares some practical advice on how accommodation providers can best prevent bed bugs and manage infestations. 

Staycity Walsh
Staycity CEO Walsh wins EY International Entrepreneur of the Year

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Tom Walsh, the chief executive and co-founder of aparthotel company Staycity, has won the International Entrepreneur of the Year award hosted by EY Ireland.

Locke Switzerland
Locke opens first property in Switzerland

Reading Time: < 1 minute Switzerland: Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened its debut property in Switzerland, located in the centre of Zurich.

Embassy Suites Lynnwood
Spire Hospitality appoints GM at Embassy Suites in Lynnwood

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Management company Spire Hospitality has appointed Sanjay Mahajan as general manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood, Washington.

business
UK Chancellor extends business rate discounts for hospitality

Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the 75 per cent discount on business rates [up to £110,000] for businesses in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors has been extended by another 12 months as part of his Autumn Statement.