Leicester aparthotel tops out
George Sell
24 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Leicester aparthotel The Gresham held a topping out ceremony on June 23.
Controversial coliving scheme approved in Dublin
George Sell
24 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ireland: An Bord Pleanála, the Irish organisation that decides planning appeals, has sided against its own inspector, as well as citizen appeals, in its approval for a new coliving space in Ballsbridge.
Belfast serviced apartment company reaches all-time high in bookings
George Sell
24 June 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute Northern Ireland: Central Belfast Apartments has seen a 60 per cent increase in reservations in the past month, as Covid restrictions are gradually lifted.
Houghton to get extended stay hotel amid housing shortage
George Sell
24 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: The planning committee in Houghton, Michigan has approved plans for a new extended stay hotel, which now awaits county approval.
Grosvenor opens flexible workspace in London
George Sell
23 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced its entry into the flexible working market with a new London property: 25 EP.
Condor to sell off extended stay properties
George Sell
23 June 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Hotel-focused real estate investment trust Condor Hospitality Trust is looking to sell a portfolio of 15 select service and extended stay hotels.
Greystar to further expand in Germany and Austria
George Sell
22 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany/Austria: Greystar has started a “develop-to-core” venture with an unknown investor partner to expand its presence in Austria and Germany.
ESA acquisition financed by mega-loan
George Sell
22 June 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Blackstone and Starwood Capital have part funded their acquisition of Extended Stay America with a $4.65 billion loan.
“Optimism has given way to action” over business travel says GBTA
George Sell
22 June 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: More than 40 per cent of member companies surveyed this month by the Global Business Travel Association have restarted non-essential domestic business travel or have set a date for restarting.
Ascott acquires two new properties through private equity fund
George Sell
21 June 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes France/Vietnam: The Ascott Limited has announced its acquisition of two new properties in Paris and Hanoi.
Cheval Collection joins Global Hotel Alliance
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Serviced apartment group Cheval Collection has signed an agreement with Global Hotel Alliance, joining the organisation’s loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY.
Adina launches research hotel MM:NT Berlin Lab
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Serviced apartment brand Adina Apartment Hotels, owned and operated by TFE Hotels, has launched the MM:NT Berlin Lab to research guest stays and adapt future brands and experiences.
Forenom Group appoints country director for Norway
Reading Time: < 1 minute Norway: Corporate housing provider Forenom Group has appointed Lisa Fredriksen as its country director for Norway.
Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments opens ninth property
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Netherlands: Serviced apartment brand Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments has opened its ninth property, located in Amsterdam.
Operational ESG education programme set to launch
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: EHL Hospitality Business School, the Energy & Environment Alliance, and King’s Business School will launch an education programme focussed on the practical aspects of delivering ESG in hospitality.
Wyndham adds 25th brand with WaterWalk partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Hospitality company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded into the upscale extended stay sector with a strategic partnership with flexible lodging brand WaterWalk.
Phuket branded residence supply tops $2.3 billion
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 buys Barsala in $30 million transaction
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Flexible apartment living membership company Landing has acquired tech-enabled flexible housing operator Barsala in a $30 million transaction.
Blueground secures $45m in Series D funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 …
Transparent data is key to help the industry reach net zero
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.