December launch for “world’s first” net zero carbon hotel
George Sell
14 October 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: room2 is set to open what is claimed to be the world’s first whole life net zero carbon hotel
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 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.
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.
Maison Barrière Vendôme set to open in January 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute France: Hospitality group Barrière will open the five-star Maison Barrière Vendôme in Paris early next year.
Airbnb partners with BTR operator for short-term lets in the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Airbnb is expanding its long-term rental marketplace into the UK with immediate effect, via a partnership with real estate developer and manager, Greystar.
Adina Hotels sets Green Key target for European portfolio
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Parent company TFE Hotels has set the goal for all 18 Adina Hotels in Europe to achieve Green Key certification in 2025.
LivAway Suites opens third national site in Tennessee
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay brand LivAway Suites has opened its third property in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee.
The July reveals summer 2025 opening for London Victoria site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel brand The July will open its first international property in London Victoria, scheduled to launch in July 2025.
Staycity acquires majority stake in Felix Group
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity Group has acquired a majority stake in the Felix Group, owned by Munich-based real estate developer Denkmalneu Group (DMN).
Apaleo secures €20 million in Series B funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: API-first open property management platform Apaleo has announced that it has raised €20 million in a growth equity investment [Series B funding] round.