Phuket branded residence
Phuket branded residence supply tops $2.3 billion

Thailand: According to a report from hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks, the current supply of branded residences on the island of Phuket has topped USD$2.3 billion.

Landing Barsala
Landing buys Barsala in $30 million transaction

US: Flexible apartment living membership company Landing has acquired tech-enabled flexible housing operator Barsala in a $30 million transaction.

Blueground
Blueground secures $45m in Series D funding round

US: Furnished flexible rental operator Blueground has announced that it has raised $45 million in a Series D funding round to continue its expansion strategy. The funding …

data net zero
Transparent data is key to help the industry reach net zero

Niko Karstikko, co-founder and CEO of Bob W, stresses the importance of transparent data sharing to support the industry’s journey to net zero. 

Hutchings SilverDoor
Hutchings joins SilverDoor as strategic advisor

Worldwide: Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has appointed Karen Hutchings as strategic advisor, effective immediately. 

Aimbridge Residence Inn Manchester
Aimbridge signs Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester

UK: Management company Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has been appointed to operate the Residence Inn by Marriott aparthotel in Manchester.

Serviced Apartment Awards 2024
Entries extended for the Serviced Apartment Awards 2024

Worldwide: Entries for this year’s Serviced Apartment Awards have been extended to 5th April 23:59 BST.

David Whelan
Up close and personal with David Whelan, Urban Rest

SAN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to David Whelan, founder and CEO of Urban Rest, about the group’s rapid expansion, diversification, and the future of flexible living.

Staybridge Suites Newcastle
Staybridge Suites Newcastle unveils refurbishment

UK: Extended stay hotel Staybridge Suites Newcastle is due to complete its £1.8 million refurbishment project in May 2024.

ROOST Kelly Drive
ROOST Kelly Drive opens in Philadelphia

US: Real estate management, development and design company Method Co., in partnership with developer Cimbra Partners, have opened ROOST Kelly Drive in the East Falls neighbourhood of Philadelphia.