Reading Time: < 1 minute Germany: Serviced apartment operator smartments has opened a 160-unit property in the Hamburg district of Hamm, marking the debut of its new lobby concept. The six-storey building at Luisenweg 9 comprises 149 studios, seven XL studios and four apartments. Each unit features a kitchenette, smart TV, desk and free high-speed
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Hotel franchisor Choice Hotels International has unveiled two new marketing campaigns “Stay in Your Rhythm” and “The WoodSpring Way” to promote its four extended‑stay brands The “Stay in Your Rhythm” campaign highlights how guests can continue their daily routines using in-apartment kitchens, guest laundry, fitness facilities, and pet-friendly features
Reading Time: 2 minutes South Africa: Hospitality group Southern Sun has signed its first hotel and residences in the R5 billion (£209 million) Oceans Umhlanga mixed-use development.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia: Sydney-based super fund Aware Super has acquired APG’s stake in aparthotel owner and operator The July.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Adina Apartment Hotels has achieved full Green Key certification across its 18 properties in Europe.
Reading Time: < 1 minute South Africa: The South African brand BlackBrick Aparthotels has joined forces with HotelREZ to help drive strategic growth in the corporate and leisure market.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Real estate investment group Cascade Investment has secured a $110 million interest‑only, five‑year fixed‑rate loan from PGIM Real Estate for the refinancing of Asher Residences in Tampa. Cascade received the five-year, interest-only, fixed-rate loan from PGIM Real Estate. Asher Residences is a 22-storey building that forms part of the wider
