Reading Time: 4 minutes UK: The 2024 Urban Living Festival offered a comprehensive overview of the current trends and challenges shaping the hospitality and
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Plans have been approved by Westmorland and Furness Council for Leo Sawrij Limited to convert four former student housing buildings at Newton Rigg College into a hotel and serviced apartments.
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson chats to Charlie MacGregor, founder and CEO of The Social Hub, about the impact of changing traveller habits on the group’s expansion and the need for affordable student housing in Europe. They also talk about Jedis, Leonardo Di Caprio, and Charlie’s ultimate dream goal of world peace.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Residential rental specialist Livinc, part of the Parklane Group, has launched a new platform to simplify medium to long-term bookings for furnished accommodation across the UK and overseas.
Reading Time: 2 minutes US/Sweden: Hotel company Hyatt has launched two new properties in the US and Sweden, including the debut of Hyatt Studios in Alabama.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati has opened its doors within the $1 billion (£764 million) Ovation mixed-use development in Newport, Kentucky.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: The tenth annual Serviced Apartment Awards is proud to work with silver sponsors The Ascott Limited, City Pop, Vertus Edit, Urban Chic and Viridian Apartments.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Singapore-based global hospitality company The Ascott Limited has expanded its lyf coliving brand with the opening of lyf Bondi Junction Sydney on April 9, 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Digital hospitality platform NUMA Group has shared a growth report for 2024 highlighting its expansion in Europe, strategic acquisitions, and new partnerships.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) has provided a mezzanine loan to support the refinancing of Wilde by Staycity London Liverpool Street.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Blackpool Council has approved plans to convert the former Jobcentre on Queen Street into a 22-unit aparthotel, despite 66 objections from residents and businesses.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Marriott is set to expand in Pennsylvania with the ground breaking of an extended-stay hotel under its TownePlace Suites flag in North Cornwall Township this spring.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Serviced apartment agent Synergy Global Housing has unveiled its technology platform SAPPHIRE, designed to help corporate clients source and manage extended-stay accommodation.Â