Serviced Apartment News

In the first of a regular series, we find out what makes some of the leading figures in the hospitality and real estate sectors tick. This time, we speak to Dale Smith, CEO of SDDE Smith Group, parent company of brands including CoStays, Host and Stay, and Styled.

SAN editor George Sell talks to Victoria Quinlan, president Europe at Cortland, about the American BTR developer's plans for Europe, how the UK sector is evolving, and why 'amenity without service is letting the customer down'.

Stuart Winstone, group CEO of SilverDoor, talks to SAN editor George Sell about the recent acquisition of The Apartment Service, and the company's plans for further M&A activity.

Naomi Heaton, co-owner and chief executive of The Other House, talks to SAN editor George Sell about the blurring of the lines between asset classes and her plans for rolling out the new brand.

Gold Tree Hospitality CEO Moran Machtey talks to SAN editor George Sell about the company's ambitious global growth targets and the planned launch of a new aparthotel brand.

Global Secure Accreditation founder Bob Quick talks to SAN editor George Sell about the recent acquisition of the ISAAP accreditation scheme for serviced apartments.

SAN video newsletter 09/07/21 featuring Hotel Indigo's move in to extended stay, Ascott goes direct, Oakwood, Residence Inn and more.

RESIDE Worldwide CEO Lee Curtis talks to SAN's Sara Kirsch about the challenges facing the company and the wider travel and accommodation space as the world emerges unevenly from the pandemic.

Steven Haag, managing director of SACO, talks to SAN editor George Sell about the launch of the Cove serviced apartment brand and the "Hong Kong-isation" of real estate.

SAN newsletter 02/07/21 featuring Adagio, Aware Super, APG, The Other House, Avani, Oaks, Extended Stay America and more. Visit www.servicedapartmentnews.com to sign up to our newsletter.

Featuring Staycity, Locke, Common, Starcity, Synergy, LifeX and more

SAN video newsletter 04/06/21 featuring Zoku, Extended Stay America, Residence Inn, Ascott, Radisson and more.

Jouke Baaima, director of Corporate Housing Factory, talks to SAN about navigating the pandemic and expanding beyond the Netherlands.

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SAN editor George Sell talks to Richard Maurin, CEO of Charles Hope, about strengthening the company's position in the UK and expanding in to the Nordic region.

Ascott CEO Kevin Goh talks about the impact of Covid, robots delivering food to guests, bringing the lyf coliving brand to Europe and more.

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Tom Smyth, managing director of Dream Luxury Serviced Apartments, talks to SAN editor George Sell about staying positive through the pandemic and an ambitious expansion plan.

SAN finds out what makes Philip Laukert, managing director and founder of WeWash, tick as he answers our Up Close and Personal questions.

edyn Group CEO Stephen McCall talks to SAN editor George Sell about what he's learned from the pandemic, growing the Locke portfolio and what the future holds for SACO.

Paul Caseiras, partner at PDC Advisors, talks to SAN editor George Sell about what's next for the serviced living sector in terms of finance, operating models and M&A activity.

Oakwood CEO Dean Schreiber talks to SAN editor George Sell about why the company is now focused solely on management, and how the pandemic is resulting in increased owner and investor interest in serviced apartments.

Aparthotel Adagio CEO Karim Malak talks to SAN editor George Sell about how the company is trading through the pandemic, regularly reopening properties and on course for its long term growth plans.

Mark Skinner of the Highland Group and Eric Myers of My Place Hotels talk to SAN editor George Sell about the resilience of the US extended stay sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the sector is increasingly on the radar of private equity firms.