
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The winners of the 2025 Serviced Apartment Awards celebrated last night at the tenth milestone ceremony, held at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Reforms to the British immigration system have been unveiled by the Labour government in a white paper published today, including a tightening of qualifications and language requirements.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The Bank of England has cut the cost of borrowing, reducing the base interest rate from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent, a decision that stems from concerns about global economic uncertainties, particularly US trade tariffs.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The sixth edition of Branded Residences: An Overview, an independent report by Graham Associates, provides the latest data and analysis on the global branded residences sector.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Jumeirah, a luxury hotel and residence brand, has unveiled plans for three developments in Dubai, including Jumeirah Asora Bay, a hotel and residential complex in La Mer South, and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers, a new luxury residential project in the city’s business district.

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.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Luxury lifestyle brand Mondrian has introduced a Culture Concierge at nine global properties, offering guests bespoke experiences within each destination.

Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: The country’s largest hotel group Gruppo UNA, has rebranded as UNA Italian Hospitality in a move aimed at reinforcing its position as a benchmark for modern hospitality.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Real estate investment and management firm Dominus has launched Dominus Hospitality, a hotel management platform aimed at expanding its portfolio.

Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of economic measures in her Spring Statement, extending business rates relief though not addressing mounting cost pressures.