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by Becky Hoyle 24 March 2026
Tech-enabled operator Bob W is entering Northern Ireland with a new 84-unit serviced apartment scheme in Belfast city centre, opening Q2 2026 - its first asset on the island, signalling growing confidence in the city’s extended-stay market. Read more: 
by Becky Hoyle 12 March 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality a business unit of Frasers Property Limited, has unveiled a series of comprehensive asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) spanning four gateway-city assets across Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore. The asset enhancement strategy reflects Frasers Hospitality’s disciplined capital deployment approach aimed at sustaining value, enhancing income resilience and reinforcing long-term portfolio performance. Briefly, these encompass: Capri by Fraser, Kensington / London: Global debut of refreshed brand identity Novotel Melbourne on Collins: Inventory optimisation and brand alignment The Westin Kuala Lumpur: Strengthened premium segment with sustainability upgrade Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore: Luxury heritage transformation for long-term value accretion Across all four properties, the AEIs are aligned with structural trends reshaping global hospitality demand, including the rising preference for experiential and design-led environments, and heightened institutional focus on sustainability performance and operational resilience. Read more
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 24 March 2026
Tech-enabled operator Bob W is entering Northern Ireland with a new 84-unit serviced apartment scheme in Belfast city centre, opening Q2 2026 - its first asset on the island, signalling growing confidence in the city’s extended-stay market. Read more: 
by Becky Hoyle 12 March 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality a business unit of Frasers Property Limited, has unveiled a series of comprehensive asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) spanning four gateway-city assets across Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore. The asset enhancement strategy reflects Frasers Hospitality’s disciplined capital deployment approach aimed at sustaining value, enhancing income resilience and reinforcing long-term portfolio performance. Briefly, these encompass: Capri by Fraser, Kensington / London: Global debut of refreshed brand identity Novotel Melbourne on Collins: Inventory optimisation and brand alignment The Westin Kuala Lumpur: Strengthened premium segment with sustainability upgrade Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore: Luxury heritage transformation for long-term value accretion Across all four properties, the AEIs are aligned with structural trends reshaping global hospitality demand, including the rising preference for experiential and design-led environments, and heightened institutional focus on sustainability performance and operational resilience. Read more
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2 November 2025
Serviced apartments developer and ASAP Operator Member Destiny Scotland has appointed conservation specialists to convert B-listed buildings located within ...

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