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.
Homelike ceases operations with immediate effect
Reading Time: < 1 minute Germany: Homelike, an online platform for mid- to long-stay accommodation, has ceased operations with immediate effect.Â
Bob W appoints Ward to board of directors
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Tech-led serviced apartment operator Bob W has appointed Philip Ward as an independent non-executive director to its board.
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.