Ascott inks eight new signings with lyf brand, Singapore as a gateway to Southeast Asia and more...

Ascott inks eight new signings with lyf brand
Thursday, 11th January 2024

Ascott announced the expansion of its award-winning lyf (pronounced ‘life’) brand with eight new property signings, expanding into new resort and city destinations such as Bali, Penang, Sydney and Frankfurt.

From a bold vision that took root during its inception as a coliving brand, lyf (or ‘live your freedom’) is riding high on the growing demand for experience-led social living >>

The Next Silicon Valleys: Singapore as a Gateway to Southeast Asia
11 Jan 2024 : Business leaders from regional tech enterprises like Doctor Anywhere, Ohmyhome, and e-Fishery, highlight the opportunities and recommendations for expansion into Southeast Asia from Singapore >>

European hotel transactions news
11 Jan 2024 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Statuto to acquire Mandarin Oriental Paris from MOHG, NH Hotel Group acquires five hotels in Portugal and more >>

IHG expands portfolio in Saudi Arabia with a voco & Suites
11 Jan 2024 : Building on the success of the brand in the region, the 110-key new-build hotel will open its doors in 2024, offering a world-class hospitality experience to guests visiting the city >>

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The Olympics Effect: Looking Ahead to Paris 2024 and Its Impact on the Hospitality Industry
Thursday, 11th January 2024

As millions of visitors flock to witness the spectacle, for the hospitality sector, an event of this magnitude should be a triumph. The 2024 Paris Olympics will be no exception.

As the City of Lights prepares to welcome the world, its hospitality sector looks set to experience a surge of unprecedented proportions, with predictions of record-breaking revenue >>

The End of Daily Housekeeping Marks the End of Traditional Hospitality
What a way to start 2024, by digging up the now classic hotel ops debate of to clean or not to clean. By the title, it should be clear where we stand (especially for upscale or luxury hotels) >>

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