Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Palacina Berlin, a selection of boutique extended stay apartments, has reported a boost in direct bookings.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Criton, the DIY app builder for the hospitality sector, has appointed Jo Wilson as head of sales.
Reading Time: 3 minutes US: Amazon has launched the Alexa for Hospitality program, bringing its voice assistant technology to hotels, serviced apartments and vacation rentals.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Fine Bedding Company Hospitality Division has appointed Jeanette Sadler as hospitality business manager.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: London-based Cheval Residences has become the first serviced apartment specialist to be featured on the location app What3words.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: 2nd Address, an extended stay marketplace for business travellers has partnered with Jacob Street Partners to provide insurance for
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Urban Villa aparthotel in Brentford, west London, has teamed up with The Know mystery guest service.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Serviced apartment agency SilverDoor has launched an online booking platform called Orbi.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Wifi provider Airangel has appointed Roger Taylor as chairman.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Bed manufacturer Hypnos has launched its BoutiqueBase, a one-piece bedstead featuirng a solid base with an integrated headboard.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Accommodation technology company mysa has launched Build, a platform for buyers and TMCs to create individual serviced accommodation programmes.Â
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Netherlands: Amsterdam-based operator Hotel Co 51 has named Wayne Androliakos as the company’s CEO, succeeding Tobias Linder.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) has acquired the remaining 10 per cent stake in Standard at Columbia, a student accommodation property in South Carolina.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Boutique hotel brand Club Quarters Hotels has opened Rusk House Serviced Apartment in Downtown Houston, Texas.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Thursday May 23, we celebrated the ninth edition of the Serviced Apartment Awards – also known as the ‘Oscars of the industry’. We welcomed serviced apartment owners, operators, investors, agents, travel buyers, and suppliers for an unforgettable evening of celebration over a three-course dinner with drinks and sparkling entertainment at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Destination services and temporary living provider Dwellworks has promoted Bob Rosing to executive chairman and James Conigliaro to CEO, effective immediately.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Real estate investment firm Peachtree Group has received approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the development of Home2 Suites Boone, North Carolina.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Ascott has brought its lyf ‘social living brand’ to Frankfurt
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Independent boutique property Georgian House Hotel, located in Pimlico, London, has opened Chinnery House – a collection of serviced apartments on Alderney Street.
Future franchising
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Adagio’s plan to increase its proportion of franchised properties to 35 per cent by 2030.