2023 wrapped: 10 extended-stay stories that shaped the year
Serviced Apartment News revisits 10 stories that defined 2023 for the global serviced apartment, extended-stay hotel, aparthotel and corporate housing sectors.
Serviced Apartment News revisits 10 stories that defined 2023 for the global serviced apartment, extended-stay hotel, aparthotel and corporate housing sectors.
UK: Tom Walsh, the chief executive and co-founder of aparthotel company Staycity, has won the International Entrepreneur of the Year award hosted by EY Ireland.
EU: Aparthotel operator Staycity has reported a return to pre-pandemic levels of corporate business and is responding to the demand with the introduction of a new room type.
Ireland: Aparthotel operator Staycity has recorded turnover of more than €200 million, the first time the company has reached this
UK: European operator Staycity Group has acquired a 0.06-hectare site in Stratford, east London to develop a 240-unit aparthotel.
EUROPE: Staycity has joined an eCommerce platform LiBi, which enables guests to buy products they experience during their stay.
UK: Plans have been submitted for a 37-key aparthotel in The Liberties area of Dublin after planning was refused last year.
UK: SilverDoor has unveiled its Christmas video which features the team behind the scenes pulling together to serve a special customer.
THE NETHERLANDS: Aparthotel operator Staycity Group has announced its latest Wilde Aparthotel property will be in Amsterdam-Noord.
UK: Supercity Aparthotels has announced all of its UK properties have received ISAAP’s Secure Serviced Accommodation Accreditation.
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.
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.