Placemakr debuts in Nevada with pop-up aparthotel
Eloise Hanson
27 May 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr has launched a pop-up aparthotel in Nevada.
Placemakr expands to Huntsville, Alabama
Claudia Schergna
28 April 2025
Reading Time: 1 minute US: Flexible living operator Placemakr is debuting in Huntsville, Alabama, with the launch of Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House.
Placemakr to open pop-up hotel in Santa Clara multifamily building
Eloise Hanson
13 February 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr has partnered with developer SummerHill Apartment Communities to offer 109 units in Silicon Valley.
Placemakr opens Scout Living in Atlanta
Eloise Hanson
25 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Flexible living operator Placemakr has opened Scout Living at Ponce City Market in the Old Fourth Ward neighbourhood of Atlanta.
Placemakr opens Navy Yard property in Washington DC
Eloise Hanson
17 May 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Tech-enabled hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr has opened its 81-unit Navy Yard aparthotel in Washington DC.
Five trends to shape the extended stay sector in 2024
George Sell
20 December 2023
Reading Time: 7 minutes Editors George Sell and Eloise Hanson share five trends they think will resonate throughout the sector in 2024.
Placemakr to debut in San Antonio with aparthotel
Eloise Hanson
11 December 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Flexible hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr will launch its first aparthotel The Maverick in San Antonio, Texas, early next year.
Blueground buys Nestpick and launches Partner Network
Paul Stevens
31 May 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Furnished rental operator Blueground has announced the acquisition of monthly furnished housing provider Nestpick, its third purchase in the last 12 months.
Placemakr lands $65m to fuel fresh growth
Paul Stevens
22 March 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.
Stonebridge appoints Tom Brinkman as president and COO
Felicity Cousins
28 September 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Stonebridge Companies has appointed Tom Brinkman to oversee operations as Stonebridge continues its strategic growth.
Kalido to open Keefer House in Vancouver’s Chinatown this July
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada: Hospitality group Kalido will open Keefer House this July, a boutique aparthotel located in Vancouver’s Chinatown district.Â
Weave Living acquires Novena serviced apartments for £61 million
Reading Time: 2 minutes Singapore: Hong Kong-based rental accommodation provider Weave Living has acquired a freehold serviced apartment building at 12 Shan Road in Novena, Singapore, in partnership with BlackRock and Lian Beng Group.
Kiara Ocean Place opens in Batu Belig with 62 serviced apartments
Reading Time: 2 minutes Indonesia: Serviced apartment complex, Kiara Ocean Place, has opened in Batu Belig, Bali, marking the latest addition to Mirah Investment & Development’s portfolio.
Quest and Galah join forces to boost regional Australia travel
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia: Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of The Ascott Limited, has partnered with independent media platform Galah to amplify regional voices and boost rural tourism across the country.
Placemakr debuts in Nevada with pop-up aparthotel
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr has launched a pop-up aparthotel in Nevada.
Urban Rest hires former WeWork exec Gahir to lead EMEA growth
Reading Time: 2 minutes EMEA: Rajdeep Gahir, former head of expansion at WeWork, has joined flexible accommodation provider Urban Rest as head of portfolio growth for EMEA.
Earth Hotels to open Jeddah serviced apartments in 2027
Reading Time: 2 minutes Saudi Arabia: Boutique hospitality brand Earth Hotels will open its first two properties in Saudi Arabia from 2026, totalling 375 hotel rooms and serviced apartments.
Somabay launches sales for Arc of Soma: The Lagoon Edition
Reading Time: < 1 minute Egypt: Somabay, an exclusive Red Sea resort in Egypt, has launched the sale of its residential project, Arc of Soma: The Lagoon Edition.
Wilde set to open in Cambridge, Lisbon and Vienna
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Wilde Aparthotels will open three properties this year, located in Cambridge, Lisbon and Vienna.
LÃbere Hospitality Group to make UK debut this May
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Operator LÃbere Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed an agreement to manage its first property outside of southern Europe, located in London.