Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Airbnb has expanded beyond accommodation with the launch of Airbnb Services and a full relaunch of its Experiences platform in over 600 cities worldwide.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Serviced Apartment News reflects on the most notable stories and interviews of 2024.
Reading Time: 6 minutes SAN editor Eloise Hanson outlines four key trends expected to shape the extended stay sector in 2025 and beyond.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Airbnb is expanding its long-term rental marketplace into the UK with immediate effect, via a partnership with real estate developer and manager, Greystar.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Short Term Rentalz editor Paul Stevens comments on the potential impact of Uber’s rumoured acquisition of Expedia.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Airbnb is focusing its attention on strengthening its long-term rental business, as the company eyes up new revenue streams
Reading Time: 18 minutes Worldwide: Drawing from the coverage provided by four sector-leading B2B websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] have once again compiled a list of 25 influential leaders spanning the travel, hospitality and real estate landscape who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Recent VAT tribunal decisions have led to uncertainty as to how serviced apartment operators should treat their income. Crowe’s Adam Cutler provides background to the issue and what operators should do to protect their position while litigation is ongoing.
Reading Time: 6 minutes UK: The UK Government has announced reforms to planning laws that will empower councils in England to make short-term lets
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Mid-term housing rental and property management startup, Zeus Living, has reportedly told landlords this week that it is “winding down operations”, according to The Information.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Luxury serviced apartment brand The Residence has appointed Wesley Moria as the company’s director of sales and revenue.
Reading Time: 2 minutes South Africa: Hospitality group Southern Sun has signed its first hotel and residences in the R5 billion (£209 million) Oceans Umhlanga mixed-use development.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Franchisor Landingplace Hotels has launched two midscale conversion brands, including an extended stay concept.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Serviced Apartment News has launched a global sentiment survey to assess how owners, operators, lenders, investors, suppliers and service providers feel about the current market.
Reading Time: 2 minutes India: Real estate developer Central Park has launched Selene, a tower of luxury serviced residences located in its Flower Valley township, South Gurugram.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Philippines: The Ascott Limited in partnership with Iconic Resorts Properties will open the Citadines Mactan Cebu Resort in 2028.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Construction is set to begin on the Element by Westin extended stay hotel in Medford late August, located near Pear Blossom Park.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Oman: The Sustainable City – Yiti, a coastal development overlooking the Gulf of Oman, has launched its luxury serviced residential offering The Arc.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: TownePlace Suites, an extended stay hotel brand from Marriott, has opened a newly constructed property in Bozeman.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Franchisor Choice Hotels has rolled out two marketing campaigns designed to spotlighting its four extended stay brands.