Lamington Group appoints board of directors
Eloise Hanson
11 December 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Development and investment company Lamington Group has appointed two new members to its board of directors.
edyn CEO McCall steps down
George Sell
24 October 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: edyn CEO Stephen McCall has announced his decision to leave the company, with CFO Daniel Carre-Bishop assuming the role of interim CEO.
Locke co-founders leave business after nearly 10 years
Eloise Hanson
3 October 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The founders of lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke, part of hospitality group edyn, have announced they will depart the business after almost 10 years.
Merzak Kaddour, edyn, on extended stay growth opportunities
Eloise Hanson
25 July 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN sits down with Merzak Kaddour, investment director at edyn, to talk about the opening of Ember Locke, development challenges and the opportunities for growth, as well as what the industry may look like in five years time. Filmed at Ember Locke.
edyn secures additional £105 million debt facility
George Sell
9 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: edyn has secured an additional £105 million in debt funding from Blackstone Mortgage Trust and KSL Capital Partners’ European Capital Solutions platform (KSL ECS).
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.
Home2 Suites expands in Montana with Four Corners launch
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Hilton has expanded its Home2 Suites extended-stay brand to the Four Corners area of Bozeman, Montana, via a new-build project by private investment firm Virga Capital.
One Rosebank aparthotel to open in Johannesburg this May
Reading Time: < 1 minute South Africa: The One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel, developed by Tricolt Developments, is set to open in May 2025 in Johannesburg’s Rosebank district. ​
Charles Hope adds executive lounge at Brentford site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Serviced apartment operator Charles Hope Apartments has introduced an executive lounge at its Brentford property.
Serviced Apartment Awards 2025: Shortlists revealed
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: The 19 shortlists for the tenth annual Serviced Apartment Awards have been officially revealed, ahead of the black tie ceremony on Tuesday 13 May 2025.
The Other House Covent Garden names GM
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Stephen Nash has been appointed general manager of The Other House Covent Garden ahead of its opening in Q4 2025.
Swissôtel Living debuts in Asia with property in Jakarta
Reading Time: 2 minutes Indonesia: Luxury hotel chain Swissôtel, owned by Accor, has debuted its Swissôtel Living brand in Asia with the opening of Jakarta Mega Kuningan.
Livinc launches platform for flexible extended stays
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Residential rental specialist Livinc, part of the Parklane Group, has launched a new platform to simplify medium to long-term bookings for furnished accommodation across the UK and overseas.
Hyatt opens extended stay hotels in Sweden and US
Reading Time: 2 minutes US/Sweden: Hotel company Hyatt has launched two new properties in the US and Sweden, including the debut of Hyatt Studios in Alabama.