News & Views

Welcome to News & Views, bringing you the latest updates, insights, and perspectives from across the industry. From emerging trends and expert opinions to company milestones and sector developments, this is your go-to space to stay informed and inspired.

by Becky Hoyle 29 January 2026
New data from the RIBA, construction sector analyst Glenigan and the British Property Federation show a decline in residential construction
by Becky Hoyle 29 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Staycity Group has completed on a sale, development and leaseback transaction with Bridges Fund Management and Citygrove 
by Becky Hoyle 24 January 2026
This article in Feast Magazine champions three ASAP Operator Members topping its list of six, as offering exceptional accommodation in the capital
by Becky Hoyle 23 January 2026
According to a survey by ASAP Supplier Member Savills, the new Renters’ Rights Act is prompting many rental market landlords to reassess their outlook
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
Airbnb’s global head of real estate is taking on the newly created role of head of hotels, announcing that his priorities in the new position
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
SilverDoor has launched a Robotic Process Automation (RPA)–powered digital worker to map accommodation rates 10x faster than a human.
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
The UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to confirm while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that any incoming business rates relief
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality has opened its Modena by Fraser Shenzhen, marking the refreshed brand’s debut into Southern China.
by Becky Hoyle 21 January 2026
Our colleagues at the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) have launched their manifesto, Championing Scotland’s Self-Catering: Fair Regulation
by Becky Hoyle 19 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality has strengthened its commercial leadership team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
by Becky Hoyle 17 January 2026
The new Apartment Collection by Hilton will open for bookings from the first half of 2026 in New York City, Washington DC and Atlanta...
by Becky Hoyle 16 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Staycity Group has secured a second aparthotel site in Vienna, due to open in 2028, after signing a 20-year lease
by Becky Hoyle 14 January 2026
This article discusses  Adagio’s Aparthotel Liverpool offering guests the freedom to rely on local restaurants while still having a functional kitchen....
by Becky Hoyle 12 January 2026
Student homes developer Unite has pulled the plug on a 20-storey, 605-bedroom student accommodation scheme in Paddington after deciding the project was...
by Becky Hoyle 17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Bill has passed through the House of Lords, and is expected to gain royal assent this week, and then become law in ...
by Becky Hoyle 17 December 2025
Dublin-based ASAP Operator Member Staycity Group has begun work on a new £120 million development in Shoreditch,  London, scheduled to open in May 2027, and operating under the boutique lifestyle...
by Becky Hoyle 8 December 2025
The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 grants Scottish councils the power to raise funds for tourist services and facilities by applying a charge on overnight stays, based on a percentage...
by Becky Hoyle 4 December 2025
Budget hotels have a lot to offer the corporate sector, with the market awash with big-name budget brands offering an affordable stay where travellers......
by Becky Hoyle 2 December 2025
The government has announced a consultation on new powers for regional Mayors to impose an overnight levy on holiday lets, including hotels, holiday lets...
by Becky Hoyle 2 December 2025
ASAP Supplier Member Silentnight has officially achieved B Corp certification, joining a global movement of businesses committed to balancing profit with purpose
by Becky Hoyle 13 November 2025
SilverDoor and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have today announced a partnership that gives SilverDoor’s corporate and mobility clients instant online access to IHG’s
by Becky Hoyle 11 November 2025
Short-term rentals company Sonder plans to file for bankruptcy, after Marriott International said a licensing agreement between the two companies had ended
by Becky Hoyle 11 November 2025
The World Travel and Tourism Council is set to move its head office outside the UK for the first time, citing Brexit as “one of the main factors” behind the...
by Becky Hoyle 7 November 2025
Long-standing ASAP Operator Member Lamington Group has secured a green development and investment loan of £41.75m from Coutts Commercial to fund the construction
by Becky Hoyle 6 November 2025
According to the latest GBTA survey, global travel buyers are showing renewed confidence in the business travel sector, with 43% now feeling optimistic about
by Becky Hoyle 2 November 2025
Serviced apartments developer and ASAP Operator Member Destiny Scotland has appointed conservation specialists to convert B-listed buildings located within ...
by Becky Hoyle 1 November 2025
A draft showed on Monday that Italy’s government is planning to end a tax break on short-term rentals as part of its 2026-2028 budget. Landlords earning income
by Becky Hoyle 1 November 2025
According to the Phocuswright Global Travel Market Report 2025, the global travel industry recorded travel bookings worth $1.6 trillion in 2024, which is expected to approach $1.8 trillion by 2027....
by Becky Hoyle 1 November 2025
The upcoming Staycity Aparthotel Warsaw will be a conversion of a former office building, originally constructed in 2005 and located near the city’s central business district. Once completed, it will...
by Becky Hoyle 23 October 2025
ASAP Agent Member Situ has released a new research paper – Mind the Gap: Generational analysis of the accommodation requirements and buying behaviours of today’s business travellers. Global business travel...
by Becky Hoyle 29 January 2026
New data from the RIBA, construction sector analyst Glenigan and the British Property Federation show a decline in residential construction
by Becky Hoyle 29 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Staycity Group has completed on a sale, development and leaseback transaction with Bridges Fund Management and Citygrove 
by Becky Hoyle 24 January 2026
This article in Feast Magazine champions three ASAP Operator Members topping its list of six, as offering exceptional accommodation in the capital
by Becky Hoyle 23 January 2026
According to a survey by ASAP Supplier Member Savills, the new Renters’ Rights Act is prompting many rental market landlords to reassess their outlook
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
Airbnb’s global head of real estate is taking on the newly created role of head of hotels, announcing that his priorities in the new position
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
SilverDoor has launched a Robotic Process Automation (RPA)–powered digital worker to map accommodation rates 10x faster than a human.
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
The UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to confirm while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that any incoming business rates relief
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality has opened its Modena by Fraser Shenzhen, marking the refreshed brand’s debut into Southern China.
by Becky Hoyle 21 January 2026
Our colleagues at the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) have launched their manifesto, Championing Scotland’s Self-Catering: Fair Regulation
by Becky Hoyle 19 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality has strengthened its commercial leadership team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
by Becky Hoyle 17 January 2026
The new Apartment Collection by Hilton will open for bookings from the first half of 2026 in New York City, Washington DC and Atlanta...
by Becky Hoyle 16 January 2026
ASAP Operator Member Staycity Group has secured a second aparthotel site in Vienna, due to open in 2028, after signing a 20-year lease
by Becky Hoyle 14 January 2026
This article discusses  Adagio’s Aparthotel Liverpool offering guests the freedom to rely on local restaurants while still having a functional kitchen....
by Becky Hoyle 12 January 2026
Student homes developer Unite has pulled the plug on a 20-storey, 605-bedroom student accommodation scheme in Paddington after deciding the project was...

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