“Net zero ready” aparthotel conversion approved in Edinburgh
UK: Glasgow-based architecture firm O’DonnellBrown has received planning consent from Edinburgh Council to covert a listed property on Thistle Street into an aparthotel.
UK: Glasgow-based architecture firm O’DonnellBrown has received planning consent from Edinburgh Council to covert a listed property on Thistle Street into an aparthotel.
UK: Extended stay brand Supercity Aparthotels has launched its first ESG report, aiming to achieve Scope 1 and 2 net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
EU: Serviced apartment booking platform TheSqua.re has rolled out its EcoGrade carbon measurement tool across properties in the UK, the Netherlands, France and Spain.
USA: Synergy Global Housing has collaborated with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.
UK: Hospitality design firm Studio Moren has partnered with the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA) to provide guidance on sustainable architecture and interior design.
UK: room2 is set to open what is claimed to be the world’s first whole life net zero carbon hotel
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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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.