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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.
OYO Rooms in talks to take over US-owned Indian serviced apartments and hotels
India: India’s largest budget hotel chain OYO Rooms is in talks with a Los Angeles based firm to take over its Indian operations.
Rosewood Apartment Hotels plans expansion in north India
India: Rosewood Apartment Hotels is aiming to grow its portfolio to more than 200 units by the end of 2019.
Ascott signs franchise for first Amsterdam property
Netherlands: Ascott has signed a franchise agreement for the first Citadines property in the Netherlands.
Oaks renews partnership with Soap Aid
Australia: Oaks Hotels & Resorts has been named as an Australian and New Zealand Hotel Champion for not-for-profit organisation Soap Aid.
Lindsay Goldberg buys US extended stay chain
US: Investment firm Lindsay Goldberg has acquired Affordable Suites of America.
Denver Residence Inn changes hands
US: Orlando-based Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. has sold the Residence Inn by Marriott Denver City Center for $92 million.
WoodSpring Suites makes Nevada debut
US: Choice Hotels has teamed up with Brookwood Hotels to open WoodSpring Suites Reno Sparks, the brand's first hotel in Nevada.
WoodSpring strengthens DC presence
US: Choice Hotels, in collaboration with Sandpiper Hospitality, has opened the WoodSpring Suites Washington, D.C. East Arena Drive.
Choice and Brookwood sign deal for 20+ WoodSpring Suites properties
US: Choice Hotels has signed an agreement with Brookwood Hotels to develop more than 20 new WoodSpring Suites hotels over the next few years.
Thon Hotels refurbishes Brussels serviced apartments
Belgium: Thon Hotels has refurbished both of its serviced apartment properties in brussels, Thon Residence Florence and Thon Residence Parnasse.
Campbell Gray to operate Zurich extended stay hotel
Switzerland: Campbell Gray Hotels will operate Alex, an all-suite extended stay hotel on the shores of Lake Zurich.
Choice opens dual branded property in Sarasota
US: Choice Hotels has opened its newest dual-branded Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites location in Sarasota, Florida.
Hervey Bay aparthotel to get Oaks rebrand
Australia: Oaks Hotels & Resorts is set to make its debut on Queensland’s Fraser Coast.
WoodSpring Suites opens on Florida coast
US: Choice Hotels, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels and Nationwide Hotel Management Company, have opened WoodSpring Suites Deerfield Beach hotel in Florida.
WoodSpring expands Seattle area footprint
US: Choice Hotels, in collaboration with West77 Partners and Hotel Management & Consulting, has announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Seattle Tukwila.
Plans submitted for Florida WoodSpring extended stay property
US: Coconut Creek city officials are reviewing plans for a four-storey 122-unit WoodSpring Suites hotel.
Choice Hotels boosted by extended stay performance
US: Choice Hotels performance has been boosted by its recent acquisition of the WoodSpring extended stay brand.
Ascott signs JV with Huazhu to roll out Citadines brand in China
China: Ascott is stepping up the expansion of its Citadines brand in China through a joint venture with Huazhu Hotels Group and its subsidiary CJIA Apartments Group (CJIA).
Minor appoints COO for Oaks and AVANI brands
Australia: Minor Hotels has appointed Craig Hooley as chief operating officer of its Oaks and AVANI extended stay brands.
Naples to get two WoodSpring properties
US: WoodSpring Suites is to open two extended stay hotels in Naples, Florida.
Choice Hotels opens 10th dual branded MainStay Suites and Sleep Inn property
US: Choice Hotels International has opened its 10th Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites dual-brand location at St. Louis Airport.
Choice Hotels to acquire WoodSpring in $230 million deal
US: Choice Hotels International has reached an agreement to acquire the brand and franchise business of WoodSpring Suites, from WoodSpring Hotels Holdings LLC.
WoodSpring opens third Tampa property
US: WoodSpring Hotels has opened WoodSpring Suites Tampa Brandon, a 122-key extended-stay hotel.
1589 Hotels moves in to serviced apartment market (1)
India: 1589 Hotels, part of Clarks Hotel Group, has announced a major expansion plan which includes its first serviced apartments.
WoodSpring to double development momentum in 2018
US: Extended stay brand WoodSpring Hotels is on track to open 21 hotels during 2017, and a further 45 in 2018.
Aparthotel plan for Aberdeen office building
UK: Plans have been lodged to convert a city centre office building in Aberdeen into an aparthotel and a hotel.
Orbis takes master license for Adagio in Eastern Europe
Poland: Polish hotel group Orbis, the largest hotel chain in Poland and Central Europe, has acquired the master license for the Adagio aparthotel brand in Eastern Europe.
WoodSpring opens in Denver
US: WoodSpring Hotels has announced the opening of its latest extended stay hotel, WoodSpring Suites Denver Centennial.
Two extended stay properties in the pipeline for Charleston
US: Local developers are planning to bring a brace of extended stay hotels to Charleston, South Carolina.
WoodSpring Hotels introduces pet-friendly option across portfolio
US: Extended stay brand WoodSpring Hotels has implemented a pet-friendly policy at all its WoodSpring Suites nationwide.
Christchurch’s first mixed-use development to include 86-unit aparthotel
New Zealand: Prime minister Bill English has unveiled the foundation stone for the Sudima Christchurch Victoria development.
BD Hotels launches extended stay pod suites at Times Square property
US: BD Hotels has opened Pod Times Square, featuring 45 Pod Pads.
