IN BRIEF
■ Go Native, which has already opened three new London properties this year – in Hoxton, America Square and Ludgate Square – is to open a 70-unit building on the capital’s South Bank next year, and a further City of London property at a date yet to be fixed.
■ August saw Clarendon Serviced Apartments announce the opening of the latest addition to its 200-plus London portfolio – a mix of one- and two- bedroom apartments in Covent Garden’s Garrick Street.
■ Skyline Worldwide, which already manages more than 30,000 apartments in 84 cities in 26 countries, has opened four new London properties – with more than 140 apartments – with two more in the pipeline.
Above: TAS Kinnaird Court, Esher. Below: TAS The Quadrant, Richmond
now quickly starting to understand and to challenge, even more confidently, the four models of apartment providers that are currently available in the market today – an agent, an operator, an operator/agent, or an alliance. “Buyers who are looking for global
coverage require systems that can provide them with real-time data, and reporting that can supply information to help them make immediate and effective decisions for their companies. They now demand pro- grammes that provide coverage, traveller tracking, data, system access and 24-hour guest services. These are the entry points to be able to sit at the table to provide global services in this fast-moving industry.” It may be approaching its second an- niversary, but Layton insists the core values
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“Buyers who are looking for global coverage require systems that can provide them with real-time data”
and goals of the TAS Alliance (which unites its members under a single representa- tion, distribution and marketing platform) remain the same as they were at launch: “To ensure that the Alliance is able to deliver the expected value and benefits to our members and partners across the globe.”
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■ Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) said in its interim first half-year report for 2015 that the growth of its extended- stay brands had “accelerated”, with the highest number of openings and signings since 2010. It said more than 100 Staybridge Suites properties are in the pipeline.
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