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Canberra mixed-use scheme could include serviced apartments
Australia: Developer Doma Group is planning a four-building development on a Canberra site purchased for $12.5 million from the ACT Government.
Schroders buys Hong Kong asset manager Pamfleet
UK: Asset manager Schroders has has bought control of Hong Kong real estate investment manager Pamfleet, which has serviced apartments and hotels in its portfolio, for an undisclosed sum.
IHM launches ENGAGE corporate travel webinar series
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM) is launching a series of webinars in the run up to the third ENGAGE corporate travel buyer forum.
Planning granted for Staycity's fourth Manchester property
UK: Staycity's fourth property in Manchester, a 21-story tower in the city’s Deansgate area, has been granted planning consent.
AXA IM in advanced talks to buy Dolphin Square
UK: AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets is in advanced talks to buy the one million square Dolphin Square apartment block in London for around £850 million.
GBI's Nittka highlights resilience of the German serviced apartment sector
Germany: Reiner Nittka, CEO of Germany's largest hotel real estate developer GBI AG, says serviced apartments "are coping much better" with the crisis than hotels.
NYC corporate rentals company set for summer launch
US: Dwell Optimal, a company offering apartments to corporate clients will launch in late summer, in the New York City metropolitan area.
Bangkok's serviced apartments weather the Covid storm
Thailand: A report from property consultants JLL shows that serviced apartments in Thailand have fared better than their hotel counterparts during the pandemic.
Acomodeo partners with ATG
Germany: Serviced apartment booking portal Acomodeo has partnered with leading international travel management company ATG
Serviced apartments could lead the recovery in Europe says Savills
UK: New research from Savills shows that serviced apartments' resilience during the Covid-19 crisis in Europe is "shining a light on the sector".
SilverDoor integrates Orbi technology with SAP Concur
UK: Serviced apartment agency SilverDoor Apartments has integrated its Orbi technology with leading expense management system SAP Concur.
The Stay Company adds measures to help local businesses get back to work
UK: Serviced apartment provider The Stay Company has stayed open through the Covid-19 crisis and says it is standing by to support East Midlands businesses bring their employees back to work safely.
Remotelock signs up to Urban Living Festival
UK: Smartlock Europe's Remotelock brand is the latest company to sign up to exhibit at Urban Living Festival 2020 in London this November.
The connectors – the future of serviced apartment agency
SAN editor George Sell talks to leading serviced apartment agents about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and its potential influence in shaping the sector's future.
MYSA launches corporate sourcing and booking platforms
UK: MYSA, a procurement and booking solution provider, has introduced two technology platforms to manage the procurement and booking processes for corporate travel managers.
Quay Apartments wins Prestige Hotel Award
UK: Quay Apartments, which operates 14 units in Clarence House in Newport, has been named Best Serviced Apartment in South Wales and Cardiff for 2020 in the Prestige Hotel Awards.
Hotels are adopting the serviced apartment business model in order to survive
Back in early March I wrote an article for our sister publication Boutique Hotel News about a trending buzzword in real estate circles – the “hotelisation” of real estate. Now a new trend is manifesting itself.
The Residence launches Tower Hill apartments
UK: London serviced apartment operator The Residence has added The Residence Tower Hill to its portfolio.
In Sync - the diversification of hospitality
Global: With the International Hotel Investment Forum postponed until 2021, organiser Questex has launched In Sync, a two-day online event.
Belfast aparthotel project runs in to infrastructure problems
UK: Plans for a £23 million aparthotel have been recommended for refusal by officials in Belfast City Council due to a lack of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Green light for Chester pub conversion to serviced apartments
UK: Plans to transform a disused Chester pub into serviced apartments have been given planning consent by the local authority.
Ascott's Indian expansion plans stymied by pandemic
India: Ascott's pipeline of new property openings in India will be slowed due to the impact of Covid-19, according to regional GM Vincent Miccolis.
LABS Collective launches safety programme
UK: LABS Collective has announced a new programme to promote safe social distancing and increase hygiene standards across its STAY and LABS brands.
Moving from surviving to thriving
Johan Pilon of Zeevou looks at three core ideas which can help businesses become stronger in the face of adversity.
House of Fisher submits plans for Farnborough aparthotel
UK: House of Fisher has submitted plans for a 39-key aparthotel in Farnborough town centre, Hampshire.
Barrie joins Synergy as VP of sales EMEA
UK: Synergy Global Housing has appointed Claire Barrie as VP of sales, EMEA, based in London.
Cheval offers complimentary two-week stay with 90 day-plus bookings
UK: Cheval Collection is offering two weeks on a complimentary basis for any guest looking to book a 90 day stay or longer at its London properties.
Descent beckons towards the new reality
Sean Worker of T5 Strategies offers his thoughts on the view from the Covid peak and how to successfully negotiate the imminent descent.
Acomodeo Price Radar shows cost saving of serviced apartments over hotels
Germany: Booking portal Acomodeo has published its Serviced Apartment Price Radar 2019, highlighting price differences in the world’s major business destinations when booking a serviced apartment compared to a hotel room in 2019.
PM says some UK hospitality businesses could reopen in July
UK: Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a phased approach to easing Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which could see some hospitality businesses open in July if certain targets are met.
Domio launches industry's "most comprehensive" cleaning program
US: Aparthotel operator Domio has unveiled its Domio Difference cleaning program.
Zeus Living raises $15 million to fight COVID-19 impact
US: Furnished apartment provider Zeus Living has raised about $15 million in equity and debt.
Expansion plan for Liverpool aparthotel
UK: The 126-room Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre could be expanded to occupy two more floors, under proposals from the property’s owner.
Noli Studios parent secures investment from Novo Holdings
Denmark: NREP, the owner of the Noli Studios serviced apartment brand, has welcomed Novo Holdings as a minority shareholder.
What next for Airbnb?
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt keenly across the hospitality sector, but nowhere more so than at Airbnb. SAN editor George Sell looks at how it has been affected and the potential implications for the serviced apartment sector.
Criton offers free app to reduce touch points during COVID-19
UK: Criton is offering its guest engagement platform free of charge to serviced apartments until 2021.
IHM launches Urban Living webinar series
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), the publisher of SAN, has announced the launch of a webinar series in the run up to the URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL 2020: stay-live-work
Ascott adds benefits to celebrate reward programme’s first year
Singapore: Ascott’s loyalty programme Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) is offering its members “more value and flexibility” as it marks it first year.
Southern Grove reveals details of 'autonomous' aparthotel
UK: Developer Southern Grove has revealed details of its first autonomous aparthotel, where guests are able to book online, receive a code and access their stay without human interaction.
Quick Q&A: Sam Nazarian, sbe
Sam Nazarian, founder and CEO of sbe talks to SAN about launching the Hyde Living aparthotel brand in Europe, and what the Coronavirus pandemic has taught him.
Egyptian serviced apartments to carry Emaar's Address flag
Egypt: Emaar Misr has awarded Hassan Allam Construction and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) joint venture contracts to build the new Address Hotel and Village A Resorts Complex in the Marassi North Coast compound.
Homelike sees major boost in bookings post-Easter
Europe: Apartment rental platform for business Homelike has reported a significant boost in medium and long-term bookings over the last two weeks.
CDL buys majority stake in Sincere Property Group
Singapore: City Development Limited (CDL) has entered into agreements to acquire a 51 per cent stake in Sincere property Group for RMB4.39 billion.
Property entrepreneur launches Belfast serviced apartments
UK: Local property entrepreneur Mickey Brannigan has launched 15 new one- and two-bedroom apartments at the recently completed Ulsterville complex in Belfast City Centre.
Maltese Grand Hotel Verdala to undergo redevelopment
Malta: One of Malta’s longest running construction projects has been approved to undergo redevelopment this past week.
Sustainability: Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
Ben Davis of Saxbury looks at the opportunity for aparthotels and serviced apartments to make a bold statement on sustainable development and operations.
Sydney Radisson aparthotel up for sale
Australia: The Radisson Hotel and Suites at Darling Harbour has been put up for sale by owner and operator Ausbao.
IHM hires Jaswal as event producer for Urban Living Festival
SAN publisher International Hospitality Media has appointed Prabhtej Jaswal as event producer for the Urban Living Festival 2020, which takes place on November 25 and 26 in London.
Keeping Green: Sustainability and Covid-19
Serviced Apartment News looks at the impact the global pandemic will have on sustainability in hospitality.
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.
