Ones to watch

IHM’s ones to watch in the year ahead

Reading Time: 15 minutes Worldwide: Drawing from the knowledge gained by publishing four sector-leading b2b websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [ IHM ] has created a list of 20 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.

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Serviced Apartment Awards
Entries open for the 10th global Serviced Apartment Awards

Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Entries for the 10th edition of the global Serviced Apartment Awards 2025 have opened, with a deadline of 21 March 2025 at 23:59 pm GMT.

transient serviced apartment
Transient demand for serviced apartments increases globally

Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Q4 market update report from serviced apartment agent SilverDoor reveals that global enquiries for serviced apartment transient stays have steadily grown.

NexGen Hotels
NexGen Hotels acquires Fairfield Inn & Suites in Fort Lauderdale

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Development and management company NexGen Hotels has bought the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Fort Lauderdale Northwest.

Quest accessibility
86 Quest properties become certified for accessibility

Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of The Ascott Limited, has achieved accessibility accreditation across 86 properties.

Homes for Healing
Landing covers 13,000 free nights with Homes for Healing program

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Flexible apartment living provider Landing has supported 140 families by offering 13,000 free nights as part of its Homes for Healing initiative.

London Choice Apartments
London Choice Apartments acquires Isle of Wight hotel

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Operator London Choice Apartments has acquired the independent luxury hotel The Royal in Ventnor, located on the Isle of Wight.

TFE Heritage Hotels
TFE Hotels signs NZ management agreement with Heritage Hotels

Reading Time: < 1 minute New Zealand: TFE Hotels has established a New Zealand office following a multi-property management agreement with accommodation provider Heritage Hotels.

lyf London Chelsea
Ascott to rebrand Stamford Bridge Hotel as lyf London Chelsea

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hospitality company The Ascott Limited has taken over management of both the Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge and will rebrand the properties under lyf.

Ennismore Saudi
Ennismore signs 25hours and Working From_ in Saudi

Reading Time: 2 minutes Saudi Arabia: Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore has signed a partnership with Tilal Real Estate Company to develop a 25hours hotel and Working From_ in Khobar. 

Hotel 21
Merseyside aparthotel Hotel 21 brought to market via auction

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The 20-bedroom aparthotel Hotel 21 in Southport is due to come up for sale for around £1.2 million by auction house Venmore.