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edyn's Stephen McCall: We are fundamentally social animals
edyn CEO Stephen McCall talks to SAN's Eloise Hanson about emerging from Covid-19 with new levels of unity and soul across the hospitality sector.
COVID-19 creates demand for extended-stay sector
Extended-stay properties are showing resilience against the COVID-19 pandemic with the majority remaining opening or repurposed for housing key workers.
OakNorth provides funding for east London Locke aparthotel
UK: OakNorth Bank has provided £27 million of funding for the development of a 12-storey aparthotel in Aldgate, operated by Edyn Group.
edyn signs Locke property in Copenhagen
Denmark: edyn has signed an agreement with Danica Pension for the development of a 236-room Locke aparthotel in Postbyen, Copenhagen.
SACO rebranded as edyn
UK: SACO is bringing its portfolio of brands together under a new group identity.
Locke partners with tech company Ireckonu
UK: Technology and data company Ireckonu has announced a partnership SACO's aparthotel brand Locke.
Bermondsey Locke aparthotel gets planning green light
UK: Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group have received planning consent to build an £80 million residential and aparthotel scheme in Bermondsey.
SACO to open Locke aparthotel at Tower Bridge
UK: A Locke aparthotel will open at London’s Tower Bridge in early summer 2020, following the completion of a lease agreement with Acorn Property Group and Galliard Homes.
SACO and Cheyne Capital close fourth partnership
UK: Cheyne Capital and Saco Property Group have closed their fourth partnership, taking the total provided by Cheyne to SACO over the past year to circa €250 million.
Hanton appointed president of Synergy's international division
UK: Synergy Global Housing has appointed Stephen Hanton as president of its international division, based in London.
Green light expected for Cambridge Locke aparthotel
UK: Plans for a Locke aparthotel at the Eddington development in Cambridge have been recommended for approval.
Locke announces Lisbon and Berlin sites
UK: SACO’s design-focused Aparthotel brand Locke Hotels has announced two new properties set to open by 2022.
SACO teams up with ASSA ABLOY and KeezApp
UK: ASSA ABLOY has announced the implementation by SACO of its Mobile Access solution, via integration with app provider KeezApp.
SACO teams up with ASSA ABLOY and KeezApp (1)
UK: ASSA ABLOY has announced the implementation by SACO of its Mobile Access solution, via integration with app provider KeezApp.
Quick Q&A: Stephen McCall, SACO
SACO's new CEO Stephen McCall talks to SAN about rolling out the Locke brand to capitalise on the Airbnb-effect that has boosted consumer awareness of apartments.
Event review: RECHARGE 2019, Berlin
Around 130 professionals from the serviced apartment and broader hospitality sectors converged on Berlin last week for the second annual RECHARGE event. George Sell reports.
Cambridge Locke aparthotel plans move a step forward
UK: Plans for an aparthotel in a new Cambridge district have taken a step forward following concerns over parking and traffic.
A growing attraction
It's great to see top talent from hospitality and other industries looking to contribute their knowledge and expertise to our sector - in recent weeks we've covered the moves of senior hotel industry figures across to prominent roles at SACO and Ascott, and this week there is another clear indication that serviced apartments have well and truly entered the mainstream.
Changing of the guard
The changing of the guard at SACO is yet another sign that the UK serviced apartment sector is continuing its upward curve.
SACO opens Locke aparthotel in Manchester
UK: SACO has opened its 160-key Locke aparthotel on Manchester's Whitworth Street.
Hanton to leave SACO at end of November
UK: SACO CEO Stephen Hanton will be leaving the business at the end of November, to be replaced by former IHG COO Stephen McCall.
December opening for SACO’s latest London aparthotel
UK: SACO will open The Moorgate, a 27-unit aparthotel in the City of London, in early December.
SACO appoints Patrick Michaels to London sales role
UK: SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company, has appointed Patrick Michaels as director of sales for London.
SACO acquires London and Dublin sites for Locke aparthotel projects
UK: SACO Property Group has bought sites in Southwark and Dublin’s North Docks to develop two Locke aparthotels.
Aprirose buys Dalston site for Locke aparthotel
UK: SACO will open a Locke aparthotel on a former Tesco Express site in east London.
UK market to get more than 2,000 new units in 2018
UK: The UK is set to see an extra 2,000+ serviced apartment units open in 2018, representing a nine per cent increase on current stock.
Brookfield’s £430 million SACO acquisition goes through
UK: US investment giant Brookfield has exchanged contracts to buy SACO from Oaktree Capital Management for around £430 million.
Harper joins ITM board
UK: SACO commercial director Ben Harper has been appointed to the board of the Institute of Travel Management.
Brookfield in prime position to buy SACO
UK: US asset manager Brookfield is reported to be in exclusive talks to buy SACO from Oaktree Capital Management for £430 million.
SACO partners with Hyperoptic to offer super-fast broadband
UK: SACO is offering its customers access to the fastest broadband speeds in the UK.
Conversion work starts on Whitworth Locke
UK: Enabling works have started at SACO’s Whitworth Locke property in Manchester
Planning sought for 165-unit Dublin aparthotel
Ireland: The former Zanzibar nightclub in Dublin is the subject of a planning application for an aparthotel conversion.
SACO opens second Locke aparthotel in Edinburgh
UK: SACO’s design-led aparthotel brand Locke has opened its second location, on Edinburgh’s George Street.
SACO acquires Manchester site for latest Locke aparthotel
UK: SACO Property Group, the development arm of SACO The Serviced Apartment Company, has acquired its ninth site as part of the expansion of its Locke concept.
National Corporate Housing appoints Irina Keen to target UK market
US: National Corporate Housing has appointed Irina Keen as global account manager to spearhead the company’s development in the UK.
SACO to open six new properties by 2020
UK: SACO has announced a major expansion of its operated portfolio of serviced apartments and aparthotels which will see it double in size.
Hanton hails aparthotel success
UK: SACO’s Stephen Hanton talks to SAN about the successful launch of the company’s Locke and Cannon aparthotels
SACO buys Dublin nightclub for Locke aparthotel redevelopment
Ireland: SACO has bought the former Zanzibar nightclub on Dublin’s Ormond Quay Lower.
Leman Locke opens for business
UK: SACO’s first Locke branded aparthotel has opened in London.
SACO announces opening of Treves & Hyde at Leman Locke
UK: Leman Locke by SACO will introduce one Treves & Hyde by Hyde Restaurants this month.
SACO launches Locke aparthotel brand
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has launched its new aparthotel brand, Locke.
SACO adds extra units to its Bath aparthotel
UK: SACO has marked the 10th anniversary of its aparthotel in Bath with the addition of four new club apartments and five one-bedroom apartments.
Aparthotel owner and operator, SACO announces The Lounge
SACO unveils The Lounge – a new communal area for today’s travellers
ASAP accreditation for SACO
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has received as an operator and an agent from ASAP (the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers).
SACO acquires London office property for aparthotel conversion
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has acquired a property in Buckle Street, London E1, for conversion to a 78-unit aparthotel.
SACO to open The Cannon in March
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has opened bookings for its newest property, and its first aparthotel in the City of London.
SACO to launch online platform for corporate travel bookers
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has announced the launch of MyCo by SACO – a booking platform for corporate travel managers.
SACO wins South West Tourism Excellence award
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company won bronze in the self-catering category of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
SACO appoints Matt Roberts to London sales role
UK: SACO has appointed Matt Roberts as head of sales and account management for London.
SACO strengthens property development team
UK: SACO The Serviced Apartment Company has recruited a team of four property development managers.
