SAN 2024 Wrapped: Stories and interviews that shaped the year
Eloise Hanson
17 December 2024
Reading Time: 5 minutes Serviced Apartment News reflects on the most notable stories and interviews of 2024.
Ascott to debut The Crest Collection in Japan
Eloise Hanson
12 December 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Japan: The Ascott Limited has partnered with real estate company Tokyo Tatemono to launch SEN/KA TOKYO by The Crest Collection in the capital city.
Ascott to rebrand Stamford Bridge Hotel as lyf London Chelsea
Eloise Hanson
29 November 2024
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.
JV forms to develop Quest and TULIP LODJ in China
Eloise Hanson
23 October 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes China: The Ascott Limited has entered into a joint venture with Jin Jiang Hotels to develop its aparthotel brands Quest and TULIP LODJ in China.
Quest Bairnsdale set for 2025 summer opening
Eloise Hanson
11 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Construction is underway at the $40 million mixed-use Quest Bairnsdale on Dalmahoy Street, with a projected opening date in summer 2025.
Construction begins for Quest Southport
Eloise Hanson
12 August 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of The Ascott Limited, has started construction on its Southport property, located on the Gold Coast of southeast Queensland.Â
Synergy joins Ascott Star Rewards loyalty program
Eloise Hanson
22 July 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Serviced accommodation provider Synergy Global Housing has joined Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), the global loyalty program of The Ascott Limited.
Ascott and SG Enable sign MOU to raise accessibility standards
Eloise Hanson
21 June 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Singapore: The Ascott Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SG Enable, an agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, to set new standards for accessible accommodation.
How loyalty programmes are transforming the industry
Eloise Hanson
28 May 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes [SPONSORED CONTENT] Billy Hughes, area general manager UK and Ireland at The Ascott Limited, explores the importance of loyalty programmes in driving repeat business and increased revenues.
2024 winners revealed at sparkling Serviced Apartment Awards
Eloise Hanson
24 May 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: 19 winners of the ninth annual Serviced Apartment Awards held at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge celebrated at a black tie ceremony last night.
Entry period extended for the Serviced Apartment Awards 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Entries for the 10th annual Serviced Apartment Awards have been extended by 10 days to Wednesday 2nd April 23:59 BST.Â
BP Stays partners with Mews to automate operations
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Luxury serviced apartment provider BP Stays has partnered with hospitality cloud platform Mews to streamline operations and support the company’s growth across New York and New Jersey.
Frasers appoints general manager of Frasers Suites Riyadh
Reading Time: < 1 minute Saudi Arabia: Serviced apartment and hotel provider Frasers Hospitality has named Hazem El Bahnasy as general manager of Fraser Suites Riyadh.Â
Synergy appoints Dhami as international executive vice president
Reading Time: 2 minutes India: Serviced accommodation agent Synergy Global Housing has appointed Manpreet Dhami to oversee the company’s international operations.
Rosewood opens first standalone residences in Beverly Hills
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Luxury lifestyle hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first standalone residential offering with the launch of Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills.
AENDRE expands team with two senior appointments
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel platform AENDRE has expanded its team with the appointment of a creative director and senior associate in acquisitions.Â
RBH to manage Adagio aparthotel in mixed-use Sutton Point
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Third-party operator RBH Hospitality Management has been appointed to manage the Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point.Â
Exclusive: David Whelan on the launch of Urban+
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN speaks exclusively to David Whelan, CEO of Urban Rest, about the motivating reasons for launching its mid-stay BTR offer Urban+ and what challenges it seeks to address.
Pendry breaks ground on Nashville hotel and residences
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Luxury hospitality brand Pendry Hotels & Resorts has broke ground on its luxury hotel and residential development in Nashville, set to open in 2027.
Navigating the complexities of revenue management
Reading Time: 3 minutes Michael McCartan, VP of EMEA at IDeaS, explains why revenue management is becoming more important as the serviced apartment sector matures.Â