Claudia Schergna

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Claudia Schergna is a bilingual writer and journalism graduate based in London. Fresh from completing an MA in International Journalism at City, University of London, her experience varies from covering breaking news for local publications to producing content for social media and trade magazines. Contact: claudia@internationalhospitality.media Claudia's most recent role as a staff writer at Develop3D magazine involved sourcing original stories in the design industry, conducting interviews, attending conferences and events in the UK and overseas, and writing content for the physical magazine and website.
Ascott brand reaches 17,400 units with latest signings

Ascott brand reaches 17,400 units with latest signings

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, has reached 17,400 Ascott-branded units, both operational and in the pipeline, with 11 signings over the past 16 months across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Alfardan unveils luxury residences at St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island

Alfardan unveils luxury residences at St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island

Reading Time: < 1 minuteQatar: The real estate arm of the ​Qatari family-owned conglomerate Alfardan Group has unveiled The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, a collection of fully furnished and serviced branded residences located within The Pearl. 

Populus carbon-positive

Populus to open carbon-positive hotel in Seattle

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Populus Hotels is set to open its second carbon-positive property in the United States this spring, as it prepares to launch in Seattle in the city’s historic Pioneer Square district.

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Tiny Pod to open pop-up hotel in MRT train carriage

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: Tiny Pod, a pop-up hotel and coliving brand, is set to expand its hospitality portfolio with the opening of Train Pod @ one-north, made from a decommissioned MRT carriage, in the second half of 2025.

Orient Express opens its first hotel La Minerva in Rome

Orient Express opens its first hotel La Minerva in Rome

Reading Time: < 1 minuteItaly: Luxury hospitality brand Orient Express has opened its first hotel, La Minerva, in central Rome, developed in partnership with Italian hospitality investor Arsenale Group.

Barclays backs Corinthia with £192 million hotel loan

Barclays backs Corinthia with £192 million loan

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Barclays UK Corporate Bank has agreed a £192 million loan to Corinthia Hotels, as part of a broader £205 million syndicated term loan, to support the growth of Corinthia’s five-star property in London.