Hilton reveals LivSmart Studios with US pipeline of over 350 deals
US: Hilton’s lower midscale, extended-stay brand Project H3 has been officially revealed as LivSmart Studios.
US: Hilton’s lower midscale, extended-stay brand Project H3 has been officially revealed as LivSmart Studios.
Serviced Apartment News revisits 10 stories that defined 2023 for the global serviced apartment, extended-stay hotel, aparthotel and corporate housing sectors.
US: Management company Spire Hospitality has appointed Sanjay Mahajan as general manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood, Washington.
Worldwide: Hospitality company Hilton has released the findings of its latest 2024 travel trends report, which reveals four key themes including changing business travel behaviour.
Worldwide: Drawing from the coverage provided by four sector-leading b2b websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] highlight 25 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
US: Hamister Group has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newtown-Langhorne, from Pheasant Run Hotel for an undisclosed sum.
UAE: Conrad Dubai has launched a collection of 22 one-bedroom serviced apartments at the Sheikh Zayed Road property.
US: Hilton has launched a lower midscale extended stay brand aimed at guests staying for 20 nights or more.
US: Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta revealed that the company is planning to launch a new extended stay brand within the next two months.
USA: Singapore-based select-service trust ARA US Hospitality Trust has acquired the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Colorado Springs from Chartwell Hospitality for £29 million.
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.
SAN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, about distribution strategies, capturing business travel, and importance of smart phones, AI and personalisation in the guest journey. They also talk about sci-fi books, Abba Voyage, and opening an animal sanctuary.
US: The 30-acre apartment home development Ariva Luxury Residences in Las Vegas has launched a collection of extended stay apartments called Ariva Serviced Residences.
The Netherlands: Hospitality operator The Ascott Limited has opened the second Citadines-branded aparthotel in Amsterdam.
UK: Family-owned real estate investor and developer Lamington Group has released its latest ESG report, detailing progress made in 2022.
The Netherlands: The July, which rebranded from City ID in November 2023, has acquired the Holiday Inn Amsterdam South and will convert the site into its seventh aparthotel.