Room2 Belfast reveals October opening
Eloise Hanson
29 August 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Real estate investor and developer Lamington Group is set to open its room2 hometel brand in Belfast on 16 October 2023.
Beyond opens second London site in Waterloo
Eloise Hanson
21 August 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Sustainable serviced apartment group Beyond Apartments & Aparthotels has opened its second London property in Waterloo.
Appetite for serviced apartments remains strong, says report
Eloise Hanson
13 July 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: 77 per cent of respondents would consider booking a serviced apartment according to a recent Cheval Collection report.
Synergy Global Housing collaborates with SBTi
Isha Borkar
12 April 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes USA: Synergy Global Housing has collaborated with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.
Special Report: Sustainability in the extended stay space
Felicity Cousins
13 March 2023
Reading Time: 15 minutes Ticking the sustainability box means much more than staying in a serviced apartment with no plastic shampoo bottles. Felicity Cousins report
Glossary: Sustainable Hospitality
Felicity Cousins
10 March 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes WORLDWIDE: Here are some common acronyms and phrases used when writing about sustainability in hospitality.
Studio Moren partners with EEA to drive sustainability in hospitality
Eloise Hanson
10 January 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Hospitality design firm Studio Moren has partnered with the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA) to provide guidance on sustainable architecture and interior design.
Beyond Aparthotels reveals 2023 sustainable wellness room
Felicity Cousins
5 January 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Carbon neutral aparthotel group Beyond has revealed the work behind its new concept room for 2023.Â
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and UK Green Building Council form partnership
Eloise Hanson
28 November 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) and the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) have partnered to enhance the sustainability of new and existing hotels.
Ascott achieves GSTC Recognised Standard and unveils sustainability framework
Felicity Cousins
17 November 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes WORLDWIDE: The Ascott Limited unveils sustainability framework after achieving the Recognised Standard by the GSTC.Â
Ariva Serviced Residences expands to 75 units
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Ariva Serviced Residences, the official luxury apartments of the Las Vegas Raiders, will expand to 75 units this spring.Â
AltoVita launches AltoVerse self-serve for extended stays
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Corporate accommodation platform AltoVita has launched a self-serve version of AltoVerse, enabling travel managers to book and manage extended stays.
Recharge 2025: Porto’s potential for the future of coliving
Reading Time: 3 minutes Portugal: International Hospitality Media hosted its annual European event Recharge in Porto this year, held at Vertical Dom Henrique.
GuestReady introduces first UK serviced accommodation offering
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Property management company GuestReady has introduced ‘The Fitzroy by GuestReady’, a luxury boutique serviced accommodation in the centre of London.
Radisson signs serviced apartments in Manila CBD
Reading Time: < 1 minute Philippines: Radisson Hotel Group has signed an upscale serviced apartment property with developer Cactus Realty Corporation, located in Salcedo Makati, Manila.
TravelPerk raises $200 million and acquires Yokoy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Business travel platform TravelPerk has raised $200 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at $2.7 billion.
OpenAI unveils AI agent Operator to book travel
Reading Time: 3 minutes US: OpenAI has unveiled one of its first AI agents called Operator, a system that can use its own browser to make travel reservations, fill out forms, order groceries and even create memes.
Ascott signs 16 Oakwood properties in 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited, the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, signed 16 Oakwood properties in 2024, representing a 30 per cent increase over the previous year.
Green Key awarded to 37 aparthotels managed by Adagio
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: 37 aparthotels directly managed by Adagio have been awarded Green Key certification.
Thomann appointed CEO of edyn
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Alastair Thomann has been appointed CEO of serviced apartment and aparthotel group edyn, effective immediately, replacing Daniel Carre-Bishop, interim CEO who will now continue in his role as CFO.