Adapting to the changing traveller
George Sell
31 July 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes SAN editor-in-chief George Sell comments on how new brands meet evolving traveller, owner and investor needs. Read on SAN.
YOTEL’s CEO on European aparthotel launch
Eloise Hanson
29 July 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN speaks to Hubert Viriot, CEO of YOTEL, about the launch of the group’s first aparthotel in Europe (London) and its mixed-use development strategy, as well as the growth of aparthotel brands. Filmed at YOTEL London Stratford.
Frasers Hospitality plans to add 20 properties over next four years
Eloise Hanson
10 July 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute APAC: Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property, outlines plans to add 20 properties to its portfolio over the next four years.
YOTELPAD opens first property outside the US
Eloise Hanson
1 July 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hotel chain YOTEL has launched its first aparthotel in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford today.
YOTEL to debut aparthotel product in Europe May 2024
Eloise Hanson
17 November 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hospitality brand YOTEL has revealed it will open its first aparthotel in London next year, as well as three additional hotel openings worldwide.Â
YotelPad signs first agreement in Europe
Isha Borkar
20 March 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Yotel has signed a long-term management agreement with Silver Mascot Limited to expand its aparthotel brand, YotelPad, to Europe for the first time.
Livinc launches platform for flexible extended stays
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Residential rental specialist Livinc, part of the Parklane Group, has launched a new platform to simplify medium to long-term bookings for furnished accommodation across the UK and overseas.
Hyatt opens extended stay hotels in Sweden and US
Reading Time: 2 minutes US/Sweden: Hotel company Hyatt has launched two new properties in the US and Sweden, including the debut of Hyatt Studios in Alabama.
Homewood Suites opens at Newport Ovation Development
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: The Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati has opened its doors within the $1 billion (£764 million) Ovation mixed-use development in Newport, Kentucky.
Serviced Apartment Awards proudly partners with five silver sponsors
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: The tenth annual Serviced Apartment Awards is proud to work with silver sponsors The Ascott Limited, City Pop, Vertus Edit, Urban Chic and Viridian Apartments.Â
Ascott opens second lyf property in Australia
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Singapore-based global hospitality company The Ascott Limited has expanded its lyf coliving brand with the opening of lyf Bondi Junction Sydney on April 9, 2025.
NUMA Group doubles revenue in 2024 as it expands across Europe
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Digital hospitality platform NUMA Group has shared a growth report for 2024 highlighting its expansion in Europe, strategic acquisitions, and new partnerships.
GHIG provides mezzanine refinancing for Wilde Liverpool Street
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) has provided a mezzanine loan to support the refinancing of Wilde by Staycity London Liverpool Street.
Blackpool aparthotel approved despite objections from residents
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Blackpool Council has approved plans to convert the former Jobcentre on Queen Street into a 22-unit aparthotel, despite 66 objections from residents and businesses.Â
TownePlace Suites by Marriot to open in North Cornwall, PA
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Marriott is set to expand in Pennsylvania with the ground breaking of an extended-stay hotel under its TownePlace Suites flag in North Cornwall Township this spring.Â
Synergy launches SAPPHIRE to streamline corporate bookings
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Serviced apartment agent Synergy Global Housing has unveiled its technology platform SAPPHIRE, designed to help corporate clients source and manage extended-stay accommodation.Â