Placemakr

Placemakr lands $65m to fuel fresh growth

US: Placemakr, a flexible-use multifamily and hospitality operator, has raised $65 million in new funding and appointed Timothy G. Franzen, the former president of Graduate Hotels, to its C-suite.

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Coal Exchange Hotel
Coal Exchange Hotel could add serviced apartments

UK: Eden Grove Developments Limited, the freeholder of The Coal Exchange Hotel in Cardiff, has appointed KEW Planning to redevelop the site and explore the addition of serviced apartments.

Everhome Suites Idaho
Everhome Suites debuts in Idaho

US: Choice Hotels’ midscale extended stay brand Everhome Suites has debuted in Nampa, Idaho, marking the third opening for the brand.

Shorehouse Hotel
Apartment-style retreat Shorehouse Hotel opens in Colorado

US: The independently owned and operated Shorehouse Hotel, located in Buena Vista, Colorado, has opened. 

Ascott MENA
Ascott announces plans for major MENA expansion

UAE: The Ascott Limited has unveiled ambitious expansion plans to grow its portfolio in the MENA region.

Preston serviced apartments
Preston serviced apartments to open in July

UK: Property management and development company The Nurtur Group will open its first serviced apartments offering in Preston, Lancashire, on 1st July.

Rotana serviced apartments
Rotana unveils serviced apartment expansion plans

UAE: Rotana has revealed its growing pipeline of planned openings in the Middle East, Africa and the UK..

US extended stay RevPAR declines for first time in three years

US: The 2024 First Quarter US Extended-Stay Hotels Report, published by The Highland Group, reveals a decline in RevPAR for the first time in three years. 

coliving serviced apartments
The rise of coliving and its impact on serviced apartments

Sean Wewer, Homelike’s country manager – DACH and Italy, shares some insights on the rise of coliving and what this means for serviced apartment providers. 

Urban Rest
Urban Rest acquires The Urban Butler for NZ expansion

Australia / New Zealand: Urban Rest, a provider of flexible alternative accommodations serving the corporate market, has announced its acquisition of New Zealand counterpart The Urban Butler, effective from …

New Orleans Courtyard SpringHill
New Orleans dual-branded Courtyard-SpringHill acquired for $73m

US: The 410-room dual-branded Courtyard New Orleans and SpringHill Suites New Orleans Warehouse Arts District has been sold for $73 million.