Ascott sets 160,000-key target by 2023 end
Isha Borkar
20 March 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: The Ascott Limited says that it is on track to reach 160,000 keys by the end of this year. Read more on SAN.
Special Report: Sustainability in the extended stay space
Felicity Cousins
13 March 2023
Reading Time: 15 minutes Ticking the sustainability box means much more than staying in a serviced apartment with no plastic shampoo bottles. Felicity Cousins report
Glossary: Sustainable Hospitality
Felicity Cousins
10 March 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes WORLDWIDE: Here are some common acronyms and phrases used when writing about sustainability in hospitality.
Zumper introduces subscription offering FlexPass
Paul Stevens
24 February 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Privately owned rental marketplace Zumper has announced the launch of FlexPass, the company’s new subscription offering for remote and nomadic renting.
Landing introduces Standby membership tier
Paul Stevens
24 February 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Flexible apartment living membership company Landing has announced the launch of Standby, a new membership tier designed to give members the freedom and flexibility to explore new cities at an affordable cost.Â
Maximising Yields and Minimising Costs: A Partnership between Opago and Leufroy
Felicity Cousins
22 February 2023
Reading Time: 5 minutes This case study shows how Opago and Leufroy worked together, maximising Leufroy’s yields and minimising its outgoings.
limehome grows Benelux market position with Belgium opening
Paul Stevens
22 February 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany / Belgium: Hospitality technology provider and apartment operator, limehome, will be opening its first location in Kortrijk, situated in Belgium’s Western Flanders region.
Plans submitted for aparthotel in Southampton
Felicity Cousins
21 February 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Plans for a 26-key aparthotel in Southampton have been re-submitted after being refused last year.
EXCLUSIVE: ISAAP to launch sustainability standard Â
Felicity Cousins
10 February 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes WORLDWIDE: ISAAP has developed a new sustainability standard for operators and providers of serviced accommodation.
Ascott adds to Crest Collection portfolio
Isha Borkar
1 February 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Ascott Limited (Ascott) The Crest Collection is said to expand in Singapore, France, China, and Vietnam.
Corporate travel clients want more emission data, says SilverDoor
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has reported an increase in demand from corporate travel and relocation clients for carbon emission data, following the launch of its Carbon Calculator in November 2023.
RMS unveils AI-powered booking engine
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Property management system RMS has launched an upgraded version of its booking engine, introducing features aimed at simplifying the reservation process for both guests and accommodation providers.
Hyatt House to open first site in Australia this July
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Hyatt will launch its first House-branded extended stay hotel in Australia with a location in South Melbourne, set to open for arrivals on 1 July 2025.
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.Â
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.Â
LÃbere signs third project in Athens with DKG Development
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece: DKG Development has signed a long-term lease agreement with operator LÃbere 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:Â Hospitality company The Ascott Limited is introducing its Citadines brand outside of London with its first property in Liverpool.Â