Ian James has been appointed general manager at two of ASAP Operator Member Cheval Collection’s London properties. The two properties he will be overseeing are Cheval Gloucester Park and Lexham…
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Apartments continue to be the most-awarded accommodation type for the eighth consecutive year of ASAP Agent Member Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, with holiday homes second, outperforming hotels for a third…
The Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in the Philippines with plans to open an upscale serviced apartment in Salcedo Village, Makati. The upcoming hotel marks its 16th property…
While the extended stay category has gained momentum following the pandemic, many hotels in the category fall within lower-tier segments. Now hotel companies are reevaluating the types of longer-stay accommodations…
ASAP Operator Member Mansley Serviced Apartments are supporting Rays of Sunshine as their chosen charity. Rays of Sunshine brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting…
ASAP Operator Member House of Fisher has been nominated for this year’s Thames Valley Business and Community Awards as Employer of the Year, while ASAP Advisory Board member, House of…
ASAP Operator member The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has accelerated the expansion of its Oakwood brand, signing 16 new properties in 2024 – a 30% increase over the previous year. Riding the…
Following the dramatic reversal by the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) in the HMRC v Sonder Europe Ltd case, VAT treatment under the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS), business…
According to Christie and Co’s latest Business Outlook report, UK hotel transaction activity had a resurgence in 2024, with deal volumes tripling and returning to pre-pandemic levels at approximately £6.4bn….
Late last year, the UK Government announced an ambitious target to grow Britain’s inbound tourism to 50 million visitors by 2030, up from 38 million in 2023. This goal, central to plans for…
