ONYX to expand Shama footprint across Asia
Thailand: ONYX Hospitality Group is set to broaden the footprint of its serviced apartment brand, Shama, by launching five new properties across Asia.
Thailand: ONYX Hospitality Group is set to broaden the footprint of its serviced apartment brand, Shama, by launching five new properties across Asia.
China and Japan: Serviced apartment and hotel residences operator, Frasers Hospitality, has formed joint ventures with two real estate firms to acquire rental apartments in Shenzhen and Osaka.
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.
The popularity of the dual brand, extended stay hotel development is on the rise, with Marriott taking the concept to China.
China: Marriott, in an agreement with China Central Place, will bring The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Executive Apartments to Suzhou, in eastern China.
UK: The Ascott Limited (Ascott) The Crest Collection is said to expand in Singapore, France, China, and Vietnam.
CHINA: Artyzen Hospitality Group is launching five properties in Shanghai this year, including aparthotels, serviced apartments and conference centres.
ASIA: Ascott’s Somerset Serviced Residence brand has 43 properties in the pipeline with 16 to open in Asia this year.
CHINA: Accor, in collaboration with Ennismore, has announced a long term master franchise agreement with one of China’s top hotel and property developers.
China: Home2 Suites by Hilton has made its debut with an extended stay hotel in Shenzhen. Home2 Suites by Hilton
Turkey: Accor’s premium brand Mövenpick has opened its Living Istanbul Saklivadi property in the city’s shopping district of Vadistanbul.
UK: The shortlists for this year’s Serviced Apartment Awards have been revealed ahead of the awards ceremony on 23 May at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge.
Saudi Arabia: Luxury hospitality company Cheval Collection has signed an agreement with developer Ladun Investment Company for Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh.
Estonia: Tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W has opened its fourth aparthotel in Tallinn, located in the city’s Arter Quarter.
UK: Developer Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has secured £553 million of financing, including an £80 million loan for two serviced apartment projects along West Lane.
Germany: Developer GBI Group has broke ground on its latest SMARTments connect project, located in Bielefeld.
UK: Serviced apartment operator Mansley has achieved Green Tourism Gold accreditation across its portfolio.
EU: Technology-based apartment operator limehome has signed 800 units in Q1 2024, growing its portfolio by almost 14 per cent to 6,800 apartments.
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), a leading publisher and event organiser in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has announced major expansion and improvement to its flagship Urban Living Festival event.
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