Edinburgh serviced apartment owner charged with human trafficking
George Sell
21 January 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Scottish transport tycoon Dame Ann Gloag has been charged with human trafficking offences.
Plans submitted for nine-key aparthotel in Edinburgh
Felicity Cousins
2 November 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Plans have been submitted for an historic building to be converted into a luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh.
Construction begins on Cheval Maison, Glasgow
Felicity Cousins
2 November 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Cheval Collection has broken ground in Glasgow for its new property the Cheval Maison, West Regent Glasgow.
ALTIDO buys Sherpa to diversify Scottish property portfolio
Paul Stevens
13 October 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: European short-term rental property management company ALTIDO has acquired property service platform Sherpa to expand its footprint in Scotland.
St James Quarter officially opens in Edinburgh
Felicity Cousins
6 October 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The much-awaited mixed use development in the heart of Edinburgh, has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Native opens revamped Edinburgh aparthotel
Felicity Cousins
27 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Native has reopened its Edinburgh aparthotel after a £500,000 refurbishment.
Premier Suites to debut in Edinburgh
Felicity Cousins
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Dublin-based international hospitality operator PREM Group will be adding a Premier Suites Plus to Edinburgh city centre.
Supercity gets green light for Edinburgh aparthotel
Felicity Cousins
16 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Supercity has been given the go ahead for its first aparthotel in Edinburgh.
Accommodation Services takes on reservations for Scottish aparthotel
Felicity Cousins
1 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Reservations and booking service, Accommodation Services, has taken on the reservations and marketing for aparthotel West Burnside Apartments in Dollar, Scotland.
Scottish extended stay brand plans for more aparthotels with specialist team
Felicity Cousins
30 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Property developers Stephen and Martin Sweeney of Sweeney Rooms & Apartments have teamed up with  specialists as they seek further expansion in the extended stay market.
Synergy Global Housing opens central US office
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Serviced accommodation agent Synergy Global Housing has officially opened its central US operations and sales office in Houston, Texas.
Beannchor submits plans for aparthotel in Belfast city centre
Reading Time: 2 minutes Northern Ireland: Hospitality group Beannchor has submitted plans for a 41-bedroom aparthotel as part of a mixed-use development in Belfast city centre.
Marriott TownePlace Suites opens in San Jose
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Real estate equity fund manager and developer Urban Catalyst has opened the Marriott TownePlace Suites extended stay hotel in downtown San Jose, managed by independent hotel operator Island Hospitality Management.Â
Adagio promotes Gruson to executive committee
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Aparthotel brand Adagio has promoted Marie-Isabelle Gruson to the position of director of operations, projects & services, IT and digital, purchasing and transformation, and appointed her to the company’s executive committee.
Placemakr expands to Huntsville, Alabama
Reading Time: 1 minute US: Flexible living operator Placemakr is debuting in Huntsville, Alabama, with the launch of Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House.
Ascott brand reaches 17,400 units with latest signings
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, has reached 17,400 Ascott-branded units, both operational and in the pipeline, with 11 signings over the past 16 months across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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. ​