Reading Time: 2 minutes Singapore: The Ascott Limited has launched discoverasr.com, unifying its separate brand websites on a single global online travel booking platform.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lloyds Banking Group has launched Citra Living, marking its entrance into the private rental market.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia: Oakwood Premier has announced its Australian debut as part of a new mixed-use tower in Melbourne.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Real estate investment trust GCP Student Living has been approached by a consortium looking to acquire it.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Inspired Villages, a later-living property operator, has announced its plan to open a retirement community in Sonning Common.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: A hybrid Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott has opened on Jekyll Island in Georgia.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: An office block, which is set to be transformed into an aparthotel, has been listed for sale in Birmingham.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK/Hong Kong: Dorsett Hotels & resorts has launched an aparthotel brand called Dao by Dorsett.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Retailer John Lewis has announced plans to build 10,000 BTR homes over the next few years.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Plans for an aparthotel on the site of the former Greaves store on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street have been lodged with councillors.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Turkey: Accor’s premium brand Mövenpick has opened its Living Istanbul Saklivadi property in the city’s shopping district of Vadistanbul.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The shortlists for this year’s Serviced Apartment Awards have been revealed ahead of the awards ceremony on 23 May at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Saudi Arabia: Luxury hospitality company Cheval Collection has signed an agreement with developer Ladun Investment Company for Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Estonia: Tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has opened its fourth aparthotel in Tallinn, located in the city’s Arter Quarter.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Developer Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has secured £553 million of financing, including an £80 million loan for two serviced apartment projects along West Lane.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Germany: Developer GBI Group has broke ground on its latest SMARTments connect project, located in Bielefeld.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Serviced apartment operator Mansley has achieved Green Tourism Gold accreditation across its portfolio.
Reading Time: < 1 minute EU: Technology-based apartment operator limehome has signed 800 units in Q1 2024, growing its portfolio by almost 14 per cent to 6,800 apartments.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), a leading publisher and event organiser in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has announced major expansion and improvement to its flagship Urban Living Festival event.
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, about distribution strategies, capturing business travel, and importance of smart phones, AI and personalisation in the guest journey. They also talk about sci-fi books, Abba Voyage, and opening an animal sanctuary.