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Extended stay is bright spot for Choice Hotels
US: Choice Hotels has highlighted the strong performance of its extended stay portfolio in a recent earnings call.
Liverpool aparthotel faces license review over "serious crime" link
UK: The Richmond Hotel, an aparthotel on Liverpool's Hatton garden, is facing a license review after police raided the premises during lockdown and found more than 200 people partying.
Hyatt launches extended-stay offer
Worldwide: Hyatt Hotels has launched The Great Relocate, a long-stay package for its World of Hyatt members with stays eligible to contribute towards achieving elite status.
Dual-branded extended stay hotel set for Florida's Space coast
US: Construction will start next month on a dual-branded MainStay Suites and Sleep Inn property in Rockledge, Florida.
Choice grows MainStay extended stay portfolio by 35 per cent with franchise deal
US: Choice Hotels International has awarded franchise agreements to Gulf Coast Hotel Management to convert 15 properties to the MainStay Suites brand.
Residence Inn opens in Colorado ski resort
US: Operator Remington Hotels has opened the Residence Inn Steamboat Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Focus on branded residences with Chris Graham
Chris Graham, managing director of Graham Associates and author of Branded Residences: An Overview, tells SAN about this evolving asset class.
STAA signs partnership deal with STR
UK: The UK Short Term Accommodation Association [STAA] has announced a new partnership with global research house STR to launch a unique tracking study that will measure the performance of serviced apartments, short-term rental accommodations and hotels, starting with a pilot in London this month.
Red Lion Hotels launches extended stay brand
US: Red Lion Hotels has relaunched its GuestHouse International brand as GuestHouse Extended Stay, an upper-economy flag suitable for conversions.
TownePlace Suites opens Ohio property
US: TownePlace Suites by Marriott has opened its latest extended stay hotel, in Columbus, Ohio.
Element opens extended stay hotel in New York State
US: The 87-key Element Spring Valley has opened its doors for business in Rockland County, New York.
NexGen to break ground on its first Home2 Suites property
US: Hotel development and management company NexGen Hotels will break ground on its first Home2 Suites by Hilton this April.
TownePlace Suites opens New Mexico property
US: The Marriott TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Old Town has opened its doors, close to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Avani on track to open new apartment properties
Thailand: Avani Hotels & Resorts says it is on track to open more than ten new properties, including two serviced apartment projects.
Quest Perth Ascot set for September opening
Australia: Quest Apartment Hotels has confirmed it is on track to open its latest aparthotel, Quest Perth Ascot, in September 2020, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK hospitality gets the green light as social distancing reduced
UK: In a statement this afternoon, UK prime minister Boris Johnson announced the reopening of pubs, restaurants and hotels on July 4.
My Place strengthens executive team
US: My Place Hotels of America has named former EVP Matthew Campbell as chief operating officer/chief legal officer and former associate general counsel Adam Altman as the company’s general counsel.
WoodSpring hits 70 per cent occupancy for May
US: Choice Hotels' extended stay portfolio has achieved industry leading occupancy during March, April and May, with WoodSpring Suites achieving more than 70 per cent.
My Place launches Trend Hotels & Suites brand
US: My Place Hotels has launched Trend Hotels & Suites, a collection of upper midscale and upscale select service and extended stay hotels.
Magnuson Hotels launches extended stay brand
US: Magnuson Hotels has launched an extended stay brand, with its first properties in Texas and Ohio.
Snapshot: urban living - the hospitality and real estate winners and losers
The COVID-19 humanitarian challenge will have lasting effects on how people stay, live and work in the future.
Blackstone and Starwood Capital Group secure stakes in Extended Stay America
US: Real estate investors and private equity firms, Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital Group, have secured stakes in extended stay hotel chain Extended Stay America.
Minor Hotels targets Africa with Oaks extended stay brand
Thailand: Minor Hotels has appointed a regional director for Africa and plans to launch its oaks extended stay brand on the continent.
Sydney airport apartments on the market
Australia: Sydney Airport Suites, a development of 35 serviced apartments, is for sale through JLL.
Woodspring Suites opens two California properties
US: The Choice Hotels extended stay brand Woodspring Suites has announced continued expansion today with the opening of two new properties.
Choice Hotels launches extended stay brand, Everhome Suites
US: The first Everhome Suites, in the southern Californian town of Corona, marks Choice Hotels’ most recent foray into the extended stay market.
Frits van Paasschen joins Sonder board
US: Sonder has announced Frits van Paasschen, former CEO and president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is joining its board of directors.
Minor Hotels signs Qatar serviced apartments
Qatar: Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement for The Vyra Suites NH Collection Doha, a 228-key serviced apartment building.
WoodSpring opens 50th Texas property
US: WoodSpring Suites has opened WoodSpring Suites Pecos, the brand's 50th property in the Lone Star State.
Extended Stay America appoints Haase as CEO
US: Extended Stay America (ESA) has appointed former WoodSpring Hotels CEO Bruce Haase as president and CEO.
Seda Hotels opens first serviced apartment property
Philippines: Seda Hotels has opened the Seda Residences Makati, the first serviced apartments in the hotel group’s portfolio.
Collaboration and innovation at Serviced Apartment Summit MEA
UAE: hospitality and real estate leaders gathered at Rove hotel and letswork, Dubai Marina this week for Serviced Apartment Summit MEA 2019.
Two US hospitality REITs to merge
US: Park Hotels & Resorts has reached a deal to acquire Chesapeake Lodging Trust in a deal that will bring its market value to $12 billion.
Residence Inn next to Amazon's future HQ sells for $99 million
US: Host Hotels & Resorts has sold The Residence Inn Arlington Pentagon City for US$99.1 million.
UK boutique hotel group to expand apartment offer
UK: Design-led hotel collection Oddfellows Hotels has announced further investment into its apartment offering.
NexGen breaks ground on Illinois TownePlace Suites
US: NexGen Hotels has broken ground on a 96-key TownePlace Suites in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comfort Suites approved for Marietta
US: The city council in Marietta, Georgia, has approved plans for the city's first Comfort Suites extended stay hotel.
Lanson Place to open serviced apartments in the Philippines
Philippines: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) and Lanson Place Hospitality Management have signed a management agreement for the opening of the first Lanson Place in the Philippines.
Choice Hotels increases focus on corporate travel
US: Choice Hotels has announced a new focus on the corporate travel market.
Serviced apartment growth outpacing Europe’s hotels
UK: Growth in the serviced apartment sector across Europe continues to outpace that of traditional hotels according to a report from hotel consultancy HVS.
Rebranding for Liverpool aparthotel operator
UK: The Know Group, operator of the Richmond aparthotel in Liverpool, has been rebranded as Savvy Hotels.
Shaner Hotels opens Connecticut Residence Inn
US: Shaner Hotels has officially opened its 102-suite Residence Inn by Marriott Norwalk in Connecticut.
Donaldsonville extended stay hotel wins Ring of Honor award
US: Choice Hotels International has awarded the 2019 Ring of Honor award to The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
Time Hotels to add five properties by year end
UAE: Time Hotels is set to open five new properties across the Middle East this year with a target of 35 properties by 2025.
WoodSpring Suites opens in Portland
US: WoodSpring Suites has opened a 122-key extended stay hotel in Portland's Gresham neighbourhood.
WoodSpring Suites opens in Naples
US: Choice Hotels and developer Gold Coast Premier Properties have opened the WoodSpring Suites Naples in Florida.
Time Hotels to manage Dunes aparthotel portfolio in Dubai
UAE: Time Hotels Management has signed an agreement to operate Dunes Hotel Apartments’ three properties in Dubai.
Choice and ServiceStar sign agreement for 14 new WoodSpring properties
US: Choice Hotels International has awarded an agreement to ServiceStar Hospitality to develop 14 new WoodSpring Suites hotels throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada.
WoodSpring Suites opens its first Oregon extended stay property
US: Choice Hotels, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels, has announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham.
Ghana set for first Residence Inn in 2023
Ghana: The signing of the Residence Inn by Marriott Accra Kotoka Airport marks the debut of the extended-stay brand in the country.
