Ascott announces plans for major MENA expansion
George Sell
9 May 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UAE: The Ascott Limited has unveiled ambitious expansion plans to grow its portfolio in the MENA region.
Ascott appoints regional director of business development
Isha Borkar
26 May 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UAE: International lodging owner and operator, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has appointed Pekka Hirvi as the director of business development for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.
Travel and hospitality helps earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Isha Borkar
14 February 2023
Reading Time: 5 minutes Turkey/Syria: The editorial team at IHM (publisher of Serviced Apartment News) highlight the charitable relief efforts of companies across the travel and hospitality landscape in response to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
limehome grows European portfolio by 25 per cent in H1 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Tech-enabled serviced apartments operator Limehome has expanded by 25 per cent, adding 2,200 new units across Europe in the first half of 2025.
Adina set to make UK debut this autumn
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Australia-based group TFE Hotels is set open its first UK properties this autumn, launching its aparthotel brand Adina in Cambridge and Glasgow.
My Place Hotels opens third site in North Carolina
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Upper midscale extended stay brand My Place Hotels of America has opened its third property in North Carolina, located in Garner.Â
ActivumSG buys stake in Centralis to build €500 million platform
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Real estate investment manager ActivumSG has acquired a majority stake in Centralis, a German serviced apartment investment and development company, as it moves to scale the business into a €500 million (£434 million) platform.
YOTEL to launch first Greece property with YOTELPAD Athens
Reading Time: < 1 minute Greece: YOTEL will launch YOTELPAD Athens, a 113-key aparthotel set across three separate, centrally located buildings in the Greek capital, marking the brand’s debut in Greece.
Consented Newcastle serviced apartment project brought to market
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Plans have been approved to transform a city centre building in Newcastle into serviced apartments, with the site now brought to market by estate agency Knight Frank on behalf of owner Monument Real Estate.Â
Plans submitted to turn Yorkshire pub into aparthotel
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Plans have been submitted to transform a pub in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, into an aparthotel, giving the site a new lease of life if approved.
Ascott launches 120‑unit Oakwood aparthotel in Tirupati
Reading Time: < 1 minute India: Real estate and lodging company Ascott will open a Oakwood-branded serviced residence in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, through a partnership with KBR Homes India Private Limited.
Inverness City Suites back on the market for £3.6 million
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Luxury serviced apartment business Inverness City Suites has relaunched to market with Savills at a guide price of….
Birkin International Hotel officially opens in Malaysia
Reading Time: < 1 minute Malaysia: The all-suite Birkin International Hotel has officially opened in Melaka along Klebang beach.