Ascott announces plans for major MENA expansion
George Sell
9 May 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UAE: The Ascott Limited has unveiled ambitious expansion plans to grow its portfolio in the MENA region.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi to open in 2024
Eloise Hanson
24 March 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UAE: Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has announced the opening of Mondrian Abu Dhabi next year, the brand’s first location in the UAE.
Lavanda and Aldar team up for UAE apartment rental platform
George Sell
1 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UAE: Developer Aldar has partnered with UK-based proptech firm Lavanda to facilitate flexible short term stays for visitors to the
LivAway Suites opens third national site in Tennessee
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay brand LivAway Suites has opened its third property in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee.
The July reveals summer 2025 opening for London Victoria site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel brand The July will open its first international property in London Victoria, scheduled to launch in July 2025.
Staycity acquires majority stake in Felix Group
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity Group has acquired a majority stake in the Felix Group, owned by Munich-based real estate developer Denkmalneu Group (DMN).
Apaleo secures €20 million in Series B funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: API-first open property management platform Apaleo has announced that it has raised €20 million in a growth equity investment [Series B funding] round.
Urban Rest expands in the UK with East London opening
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Flexible living operator Urban Rest has opened the first phase of its Hackney serviced apartment property in East London.
limehome plans to convert 3,000 apartments over next two years
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Tech-enabled serviced apartment operator limehome is planning to convert 3,000 apartments from office and retail space over the next two years.
ASAP gears up for Annual Conference later this month
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), a trade body for the serviced apartment sector, will host its annual conference on Thursday 28 November 2024 in London.
LivAway Suites opens second US location in Washington
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay hotel brand LivAway Suites has opened its second property in the United States, located in the Tri-Cities area of Washington.
AWH Partners expands in Colorado with dual-branded acquisition
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Investment firm AWH Partners has acquired the dual-branded Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites, located in Broomfield, Colorado.
Forenom appoints country director for Sweden
Reading Time: < 1 minute Sweden: Corporate housing provider Forenom has appointed Erik Johnson as the group’s country director for Sweden, effective from the start of 2025.