Reading Time: 2 minutes Portugal: Hybrid hotel chain The Social Hub has opened its first venue in Porto, Portugal, advancing the hospitality group’s European expansion.
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 Worldwide: Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has reported an increase in demand from corporate travel and relocation clients for carbon emission data, following the launch of its Carbon Calculator in November 2023.
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Property management system RMS has launched an upgraded version of its booking engine, introducing features aimed at simplifying the reservation process for both guests and accommodation providers.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Hyatt will launch its first House-branded extended stay hotel in Australia with a location in South Melbourne, set to open for arrivals on 1 July 2025.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: A collection of serviced apartments called Station Suites is set to open in central Middlesbrough this June under operation of RBH Hospitality Management.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Real estate and investment company Lamington Group has signed a 250-year lease for Shire Hall in Cambridge.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada: Marriott has opened a dual-branded TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn hotel, located in Chilliwack.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece: Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini has joined the Legend Collection under Preferred Hotels & Resorts.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece: DKG Development has signed a long-term lease agreement with operator LÃbere Hospitality Group (LHG) for the “B48 Athens Dafni” property.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Global corporate accommodation platform AltoVita has revealed the agenda for its fifth annual Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit in London.
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK:Â Hospitality company The Ascott Limited is introducing its Citadines brand outside of London with its first property in Liverpool.Â