Mint House acquires Locale to expand residential hospitality offer
Eloise Hanson
11 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Flexible living operator Mint House has acquired residential hospitality company Locale.
Dwellworks acquires CORT’s destination services arm
Eloise Hanson
17 January 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Destination services and temporary living provider Dwellworks has acquired the US destination services and rental home-finding operations of CORT.
London Choice Apartments acquires Isle of Wight hotel
Eloise Hanson
3 December 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Operator London Choice Apartments has acquired the independent luxury hotel The Royal in Ventnor, located on the Isle of Wight.
Staycity acquires majority stake in Felix Group
Eloise Hanson
20 November 2024
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).
AWH Partners expands in Colorado with dual-branded acquisition
Eloise Hanson
13 November 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Investment firm AWH Partners has acquired the dual-branded Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites, located in Broomfield, Colorado.
Ando Living Group acquires London operator City Apartments
Eloise Hanson
8 November 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: European serviced apartment operator Ando Living Group has acquired London-based operator City Apartments, marking the group’s entry into the United Kingdom.Â
ActivumSG acquires mixed-use Sutton Point for £21 million
Eloise Hanson
5 November 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Real estate private equity investment manager ActivumSG, on behalf of ActivumSG Fund VII, working with Global Hospitality Investment Group, has acquired Sutton Point for £21 million.
Opinion: An ‘Uber’ week for the OTAs and what it means
Paul Stevens
21 October 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes Short Term Rentalz editor Paul Stevens comments on the potential impact of Uber’s rumoured acquisition of Expedia.Â
LÃbere Hospitality Group acquires two properties in Europe
Eloise Hanson
12 September 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece/Portugal: Operator LÃbere Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed two properties, including its debut in Greece along with expansion in Portugal.
Pandox buys three London extended stay hotels for £230 million
Eloise Hanson
28 August 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hotel property owner Pandox has completed the acquisition of three extended stay hotels comprising 503 rooms in central London for £230 million.
“Father of corporate housing” Howard Ruby dies aged 90
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Howard Ruby, founder of serviced apartment company Oakwood and widely regarded as the father of corporate housing, has died aged 90.
RMS and Right Revenue join forces
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Hospitality platform RMS has partnered with revenue management specialist Right Revenue to help short-term rentals, independent hotels, and serviced apartments boost profits through smarter pricing.Â
Synergy Global Housing opens central US office
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Serviced accommodation agent Synergy Global Housing has officially opened its central US operations and sales office in Houston, Texas.
Beannchor submits plans for aparthotel in Belfast city centre
Reading Time: 2 minutes Northern Ireland: Hospitality group Beannchor has submitted plans for a 41-bedroom aparthotel as part of a mixed-use development in Belfast city centre.
Marriott TownePlace Suites opens in San Jose
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Real estate equity fund manager and developer Urban Catalyst has opened the Marriott TownePlace Suites extended stay hotel in downtown San Jose, managed by independent hotel operator Island Hospitality Management.Â
Adagio promotes Gruson to executive committee
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Aparthotel brand Adagio has promoted Marie-Isabelle Gruson to the position of director of operations, projects & services, IT and digital, purchasing and transformation, and appointed her to the company’s executive committee.
Placemakr expands to Huntsville, Alabama
Reading Time: 1 minute US: Flexible living operator Placemakr is debuting in Huntsville, Alabama, with the launch of Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House.
Ascott brand reaches 17,400 units with latest signings
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, has reached 17,400 Ascott-branded units, both operational and in the pipeline, with 11 signings over the past 16 months across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Voting opens for 2025 Serviced Apartment Awards people categories
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Voting is now open for three categories of the Serviced Apartment Awards, with the winners due to be revealed on 13 May 2025 at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.Â
Alfardan unveils luxury residences at St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island
Reading Time: < 1 minute Qatar: The real estate arm of the ​Qatari family-owned conglomerate Alfardan Group has unveiled The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, a collection of fully furnished and serviced branded residences located within The Pearl.