Operto closes $12m USD Series A funding round
Paul Stevens
22 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes Vancouver: Operto Guest Technologies has completed its $12 million USD Series A financing round.
Eisenblaetter joins The Apartment Network
George Sell
22 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: The Apartment Network (TAN) has appointed Angela Eisenblaetter as commercial director for the DACH region.
Booking.com expected to cut 3000 jobs worldwide
Paul Stevens
11 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes Netherlands: Online travel agency Booking.com has announced that it plans to cut up to 3000 jobs worldwide due to a reorganisation of the company which will see almost all of its customer service operations outsourced to Luxembourg-based customer service outsource firm Majorel.
Furnished Finder expands property portfolio
Emily Reilly
8 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Online relocation platform Furnished Finder has added the Extended Stay America (ESA) portfolio to its offer.
STAY partners with Wild Radish
George Sell
7 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Serviced apartment brand STAY has launched a collaboration with premium recipe box service Wild Radish.
ISAAP launches first security accreditation for serviced accommodation and corporate housing
George Sell
2 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: International Serviced Accommodation Accreditation Process (ISAAP), part of GSA Limited, has launched its Security Accreditation scheme for serviced accommodation and corporate housing.
Unbranded Finance completes loan for Glasgow aparthotel project
Emily Reilly
26 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Unbranded Finance has completed a £2.5 million bridging loan on behalf of Courie Investments Limited.
Situ partners with Talent Beyond Boundaries
George Sell
20 January 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Serviced apartment agency Situ is partnering with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), a global not-for-profit organisation focused on unlocking skilled migration pathways for refugees predominantly based in Jordan and Lebanon.
Houston returns to The Apartment Service
George Sell
18 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Mark Houston is returning to The Apartment Service (TAS) as senior global account manager.
Situ secures Investors in People accolade
George Sell
12 January 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Serviced apartment agency Situ has gained Gold “We Invest in People” status from Investors In People.
RBH to manage Station Suites serviced apartments in Middlesbrough
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: A collection of serviced apartments called Station Suites is set to open in central Middlesbrough this June under operation of RBH Hospitality Management.
Lamington Group signs 250-year lease for Shire Hall in Cambridge
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Real estate and investment company Lamington Group has signed a 250-year lease for Shire Hall in Cambridge.
Marriott launches dual-branded hotel in Chilliwack
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada: Marriott has opened a dual-branded TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn hotel, located in Chilliwack.
Andronis Luxury Suites joins the Legend Collection
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece: Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini has joined the Legend Collection under Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Líbere signs third project in Athens with DKG Development
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece: DKG Development has signed a long-term lease agreement with operator Líbere Hospitality Group (LHG) for the “B48 Athens Dafni” property.
Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit returns to London for fifth year
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Global corporate accommodation platform AltoVita has revealed the agenda for its fifth annual Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit in London.
Quest Liverpool to be rebranded under Citadines
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hospitality company The Ascott Limited is introducing its Citadines brand outside of London with its first property in Liverpool.
Green light for short-stay apartment project in Newcastle
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Monument Real Estate (Monument) has received approval to convert an office block into short-stay apartments in the Bigg Market area of Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Survey shows extended stay hotels top rentals and apartments
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: A survey by operator Extended Stay America and conducted by Wakefield Research found that extended stay hotels perform better than vacation rentals or apartments in terms of comfort, value and homeyness.
Your Apartment opens three properties in the City of London
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Serviced apartment operator Your Apartment has expanded its London portfolio with three openings in the capital.