The Standard to debut extended-stay rooms in Brussels
EU: Independent lifestyle hospitality brand The Standard is extending its presence in Europe with three openings in Brussels, Lisbon and Dublin kickstarting in 2025.
EU: Independent lifestyle hospitality brand The Standard is extending its presence in Europe with three openings in Brussels, Lisbon and Dublin kickstarting in 2025.
France: Aparthotel operator Staycity Group will debut its Wilde brand in France, located in Bordeaux’s Canopia district with an opening scheduled in 2026.
Portugal: Feel Group has opened Vertical Firmeza Coworking and Flats, a mixed-use development in Porto’s city centre.
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UK: The Roman Quarter mixed-use development in York has been granted planning consent by councillors.
UK: Plans for the Roman Quarter mixed-use scheme in York, which include an 88-key aparthotel, have been branded financially unviable by Stannybrook Property Consultants Ltd.
UK: Plans have been lodged for a mixed-use development of four new buildings featuring apartments, an aparthotel and offices on a site in Leeds.
UK: Thackeray Group has released more details about its mixed-use development in Reading, which is set to include an aparthotel.
US: Radisson Hotel Group has launched a new brand aimed at the urban, limited-service space.
India: Developer Omaxe Ltd has appointed Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) to operate 540 serviced apartments in Lucknow under its Eastin Hotel and Eastin Easy brands.
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.
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.