Discover luxury and convenience at Ascott Thonglor Bangkok
If you're looking for luxury accommodation in the heart of Bangkok, the Ascott Thonglor Bangkok is definitely worth considering.
Whether you're visiting Bangkok for business or…
Ascott appoints industry veteran Serena Lim As Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the appointment of hospitality industry veteran Serena Lim as its Chief Growth Officer.
Serena will lead Ascott’s global business development…
Ascott names new Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with portfolio spanning over 224 cities across 43 countries in…
Ascott Limited showcases sustainable commitment at Citadines Metro Central Dubai
Since 2021, Ascott's Citadines Metro Central Dubai has undertaken an impressive commitment to increase sustainable best practices across services including the elimination of 120,000 plastic…
Ascott unveils Somerset brand refresh
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today unveiled its refreshed hospitality brand, Somerset. A brand that champions inclusivity and…
New Ascott program aligns with gold standard for sustainable tourism
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced the conferment of Recognized Standard by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council…
The Ascott Limited unveils Citadines brand refresh
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), unveils the refresh of its fastest growing brand, Citadines, with 80 properties under…
Ascott unveils Citadines brand refresh
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a wholly owned lodging business unit owned by CapitaLand Investment Limited, has today unveiled the refresh of its fastest growing brand, Citadines, with 80…
Ascott acquires Oakwood worldwide to fast-track growth to over 150,000 units globally
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced it is acquiring Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood).
Ascott acquires first lyf coliving property in Sydney
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.
Ascott opens first coliving property in Singapore’s research and innovation hub one-north
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched lyf one-north Singapore, its first coliving property in one-north,…
Hey Explorer! Ascott offers guests heritage walking tour in Singapore
Some people say that Singapore is boring, Ascott wants to prove them wrong as it launched the ‘Hey Explorer, Make Memories with Ascott in Singapore’ offering heritage walking tour in the…
Ascott adds approx THB292 million worth of products to Shopee sale
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is kicking off this festive season with one of the biggest promotions on Shopee to hit Thailand.
Qatar is investing in London Hotels with Ascott
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Citadines Islington London – the newest addition to its Citadines’ Apart’hotel portfolio in Europe. The prime property in the heart of Islington was…
Ascott expands lodging support to provide safe homes
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is leveraging its lodging expertise and resources to provide a safe haven for its guests worldwide, while…
Ascott opens doors to Saudi Arabia hotel
The Ascott is strengthening its Saudi Arabia portfolio with the opening of its eagerly anticipated Ascott Corniche Al Khobar property, marking its sixth operational residence in the…
Ascott acquires USD 192 million property in Sydney
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott is investing USD 192 million in a freehold serviced residence in the Central Business District of North Sydney through the…
Ascott debuts world’s first serviced residence loyalty programme
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) supports its rapid expansion with the world’s first serviced residence loyalty programme, offering full flexibility to earn and redeem points.
Get connected with Ascott’s tech-driven new brand
The Ascott Limited has announced the launch of a collection of business hotels, specialising in short-stay bookings and providing guests with a “chic living experience in vibrant city…
Ascott makes European debut with first franchise in Amsterdam
Singapore-based lodging company The Ascott Limited has officially expanded into the European region with its first franchise agreement.
The long and the short of it: Ascott’s Brian Tan on the shifting serviced apartment market
A couple of weeks ago TD reported the news that serviced apartment specialists Ascott Limited, had experienced unprecedented growth. I spoke to country general manager for Thailand, Brian…
Ascott achieves “unprecedented growth” with 100,000 units globally
Serviced residence operator The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has secured contracts for another 26 properties, boosting its portfolio to 100,000 units globally.
Ascott celebrates milestone year, targets MEA and Turkey in 2020
Service residence owner-operator Ascott wraps up a successful 2018 in key markets and looks ahead to its international portfolio in 2019 and beyond.
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh launches Saudisation programme
The Saudi nationalisation scheme or Saudisation, a government directive to boost the country’s workforce with Saudi nationals, has come into effect with gusto at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh…
Ascott offers Hajj specials across its brands in the Middle East
The Ascott Limited has announced special offers for guests, in celebration of the upcoming holy pilgrimage of Hajj.
Ascott targets a total of 7,000 units in Vietnam by 2020
The Ascott Limited has opened Vietnam’s largest serviced residence, Citadines Blue Cove Danang, and its fifth property in Ho Chi Minh City, Citadines Regency Saigon.
Ascott boosts pipeline through alliance in the Philippines
The Ascott Limited has signed an agreement to boost its portfolio in the Philippines by partnering with Cebu Landmasters Inc. to manage 1,600 units by 2022.
Ascott celebrates 20th year in China with new properties
CapitaLand’s The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has opened its first property in Nantong and fourth property in Suzhou, increasing its operating portfolio to more than 33 cities across China.
Ascott makes ‘most significant and game-changing move to date’
Ascott Limited (Ascott) of CapitaLand is accelerating the expansion of its Citadines brand in China through a RMB100 million joint venture with Huazhu Hotels Group and CJIA Apartments Group.
Ascott accelerates portfolio pipeline with new partners in Asia
CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.
The Ascott scoops former Hotel Manager of the Year for national position
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the appointment of Mr Brian Tan as its new country general manager for Thailand. He will be responsible for overseeing the operations of Ascott’s…
Ascott expands in US with another major acquisition
Ascott, the serviced apartment giant operated by Singapore-based CapitaLand, has confirmed its second major acquisition in the space of a month.
The company has agreed to purchase an…
Ascott passes 100 property milestone in China
Ascott has secured seven new contracts in China, taking its total portfolio in the country to more than 100 properties.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator has penned deals…
Ascott breathes new Lyf into Singapore and China
Ascott has unveiled plans for the first three properties under its new brand, Lyf, which is designed for the millennial market.
Having unveiled the new concept last November, and set…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Ritz-Carlton, Ascott, Sofitel and more…
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city
Grade:…
Singapore lab breathes lyf into Ascott’s new brand
Ascott has created a new "living lab" to test its new social apartment brand, lyf.
First unveiled in November 2016, lyf is being created for - and by - the millennial market in…
Ascott kicks off 2017 with multi-property deal in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has started the year strongly by securing contracts for another six properties in China.
The company has expanded its…
Ascott gets a Lyf to target millennials
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has unveiled a radical new brand aimed at attracting the millennial market.
Lyf (pronounced ‘life’) is a new serviced apartment…
Asian expansion helps Ascott speed past inventory milestone
Ascott has accelerated its growth this year, securing more than 10,000 apartment units in 51 properties and taking its total global inventory to more than 52,000 serviced apartment units.…
Ascott brings new luxury brand to Asia
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has launched a new luxury "soft brand" in Asia.
The Metropole Bangkok has becomes the region’s first serviced residence under The…
Ascott adds eight in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has secured eight new properties in mainland China.
The new signings will lead to the growth of its Ascott, Citadines and…
Ascott seals triple deal in India
Ascott has secured a major new contract to manage three new serviced residences in India.
The Singapore-based hospitality company is already the largest international serviced apartment…
Ascott reveals results of Manila makeover
Ascott has unveiled a series of upgrades at its upscale serviced residence in Manila.
One of the two towers that form the 362-unit Ascott Makati has been completely renovated, with…
Avis signs multi-year deal with Ascott
Avis Car Rental has announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, The Ascott Limited (Ascott).…
Avis teams up with Ascott for joint bookings
Avis and Ascott have signed a multi-year partnership that will enable the serviced apartment operator's guests to add car rental to their booking.
Under the new agreement, visitors to any…
Ascott expands in Hong Kong with double launch
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has expanded its portfolio in Hong Kong with the launch of two Citadines properties.
The new 52-unit Citadines Harbourview…
Ascott enters collection space with new soft brand
In line with the growing hotel industry trend towards so-called "soft brands", serviced apartment operator Ascott has now launched The Crest Collection.
Soft brands, which are commonly…
Ascott signs second serviced residences in Al Khobar
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has continued its expansion in Saudi Arabia with the signing of its second serviced residences - Ascott Corniche Al Khobar.
The signing event was held in…
Ascott unveils new Chinese brand, Tujia Somerset
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment company, has unveiled a new brand for the Chinese market.
Tujia Somerset has been formed as part of a joint venture company with…
Ascott adds eighth Singapore property
Ascott has expanded its portfolio in Singapore with the signing of a new property in the One-North business park, the city’s research & development hub.
The 50-unit serviced…
Ascott drives China expansion with country’s largest construction company
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment company, has taken a major step forward in its Chinese expansion strategy by forging a strategic alliance with Dongfu Investment Development…
Ascott adds multiple new properties across Southeast Asia
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has continued to expand its presence in Southeast Asia with the signing of agreements for seven new properties in four countries.…
Ascott to make rooms available on Alibaba
Ascott, the serviced apartment operator, will make its global network of rooms available on Alitrip, the online travel platform operated by Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba.
In a…
Ascott acquires properties in Tokyo and Paris
Singapore-based serviced apartment company Ascott has acquired new properties in Tokyo and Paris, as part of its partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
The group has…
Ascott Sari Jeddah welcomes its first guests
Ascott Sari Jeddah, which is managed by Ascott Limited (Ascott) recently opened a new property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Vincent Miccolis, Ascott’s area general manager for GCC…
Ascott expands in key Chinese cities
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has strengthened its Chinese portfolio with the addition of new properties in the key cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
The…
Ascott to debut in Cambodia
Ascott has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of its first ever property in Cambodia.
The serviced apartment company will launch the Somerset Norodom in Phnom…
Ascott enters Pattaya with quadruple deal
Ascott has signed new management deals for its first four properties in Pattaya.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment company will launch the Citadines North Pattaya, Citadines…
Saudi Arabia gets its first Ascott Serviced Residences
CapitaLand and The Ascott Limited (Ascott) recently opened its first serviced residence in Saudi Arabia.
Vincent Miccolis, Ascott’s area general manager for the GCC region, said: “The…
Ascott signs four new Asian properties
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced residence operator, has signed four new properties in the Asia Pacific, adding more than 850 units to its regional inventory.
The new management…
Ascott properties in KSA open for business
The Ascott recently announced that Ascott Sari, Ascott Tahlia and Citadines Al Salamah all opened for booking.
Vincent Miccolis, area general manager Ascott Limited, GCC, said: “Our…
Singapore’s Ascott to expand following US$600m joint venture
Ascott, the serviced residence company owned by Singapore's Capitaland, is planning to expand its global presence following the signing of a major new deal.
The company has entered…
新加坡Ascott收购纽约源宿酒店
新加坡雅诗阁（Ascott）酒店集团斥资1.64亿美元，收购了位于纽约时代广场的源宿酒店。这是雅诗阁集团首次在美国进行并购活动。
“这是我们在美国的首个并购，具有重要的战略意义，”Lim Jit Poh，雅诗阁Residence Trust Management Ltd.总裁表示。…
Singapore’s Ascott Reit acquires New York hotel
Ascott Residence Trust (Ascott Reit) has agreed to acquire a hotel in central New York.
The Singapore-based company will pay US$163.5 million for the 411-key Element New York Times…
Ascott targets 10,000 serviced apartments in Europe
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has unveiled plans to build its European portfolio to 10,000 units by 2020.
The announcement was made during the visit of…
Ascott teams up with Samsung for high-tech rooms
Singapore-based serviced apartment group Ascott is planning to modernise its guest experience with the launch of a series of high-tech room upgrades.
Under a new joint project with…
Ascott to launch Citadines in Vietnam, Sabah
Singapore-based serviced apartment giant Ascott has unveiled plans to expand its Citadines brand to two more Asian destinations.
The company has secured contracts to manage its first…
Ascott’s service apartments on the rise
Increasing demand for international branded serviced apartments has resulted in the growth of this sector in the GCC.
“The region’s demand for serviced apartments is in line with…
Ascott extends footprint in Malaysia
Ascott has signed a new deal that will boost its presence in Malaysia.
The serviced apartment operator has secured a contract to manage the 214-unit Citadines Medini Nusajaya, which…
Ascott adds three more properties in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based serviced residence operator Ascott has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the launch of new properties in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
In addition to…
Ascott brings first international serviced residence to Laos
Ascott has opened the Somerset Vientiane, marking its debut in Laos and the country’s first ever internationally-branded serviced residence.
The property has been relaunched following…
Ascott acquires Jakarta property
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has acquired the recently-opened 185-unit Ascott Kuningan Jakarta for S$90 million under a conditional agreement with PT Ciputra Adigraha.
The CapitaLand…
Ascott brings Citadines brand to Busan
Ascott has secured a contract to manage its first property in Busan, the South Korean port city.
The 468-unit Citadines Haeundae Busan will open in the second half of 2015, when it…
Ascott races to 12,000 apartments in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced residence company, has reached the milestone of 12,000 apartment units in China.
The company, which is a subsidiary of real estate giant CapitaLand,…
Ascott invests in Australia
Singapore-based serviced apartment operator Ascott has made a major move into the Australian market.
The company, which is owned by real estate giant CapitaLand, has entered into a…
Dubai gets its second Ascott Serviced Residence
The Ascott Limited recently signed an agreement to manage a second 117-unit serviced residence in Dubai. The new property - Ascott Culture Village Dubai - is scheduled to open is 2017…
Ascott tightens grip on Asia’s serviced apartments market
Ascott has opened new serviced residences in China and Indonesia, reinforcing its position as a major international owner-operator of serviced residences in Asia.
The 104-unit…
Ascott arrives at KL transport hub
Ascott has launched another service residence in Kuala Lumpur.
Located in the KL Sentral area, which is home to the city's main railway station and airport rail links, Ascott Sentral…
Ascott signs new Gurgaon property
Ascott Limited has signed a contract to manage its first Somerset-branded residence in Gurgaon.
The new serviced residence is due to open in 2019 and will have 174 units, with the…
Ascott strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is strengthening its presence in the Saudi Arabia with secured agreements to manage two more serviced residences. These residences are for the Abdul Samad Al…
Ascott reaches major inventory milestone
Ascott has reached the milestone of 35,000 apartment units operating across the world.
The Singapore-based company reached the figure following the signing of agreements to manage…
Ascott enters Laos and Bali new first franchise deals
Serviced apartment operator Ascott has secured its ever franchise agreements to launch new properties in Laos and Bali.
The deals will see the Singapore-based company take over the…
Ascott forms partnership for Chinese expansion
Ascott has entered into a strategic alliance aimed at driving its growth in China.
The new deal with Beijing Vanke Co Ltd will see the Chinese real estate company develop new serviced…
Ascott brings premium brand to Tokyo
Ascott has signed a new deal that will see the launch of its premium serviced apartment brand in Tokyo.
The Singapore-based company currently operates Citadines- and Somerset-branded…
Ascott acquires Hong Kong property
Ascott has acquired a new serviced residence in Hong Kong.
The 55-room property, which is located in the Sheung Wan district of Hong Kong Island, has been purchased for HK$545 million…
Ascott to debut in Myanmar
Serviced apartment operator Ascott has unveiled plans for its first property in Myanmar.
The Singaporean company, which is part of CapitaLand, has secured its first ever management…
Ascott expands in Thailand
Ascott has expanded its footprint in Thailand with the signing of a new serviced residence in Sri Racha - an industrial town on the country's eastern seaboard.
Scheduled to open in…
Ascott to launch Citadines brand in Hangzhou
Ascott has signed a contract to manage its first Citadines-branded serviced residence in Hangzhou, eastern China.
Scheduled to open in late 2014, the 100-unit Citadines Intime City…
Ascott signs three new Chinese properties
Serviced apartment operator Ascott has continued its expansion in China, with the signing of management contracts for three new properties, including its first in Hefei, the capital of Anhui…
Ascott to debut in India
Ascott has secured a contract to manage its first Ascott-branded serviced residence in India.
The Singapore-based serviced residence operator, which is part of the Capitaland group,…
Ascott enhances booking options
Ascott has launched new series of online and mobile booking features.
Visitors to the serviced apartment operator's standard or mobile websites will now be able to use a new citywide…
Ascott expands in the Philippines
Ascott has increased its presence in the Philippines with the signing of a new serviced residence in Manila.
The 150-unit Somerset Alabang Manila is slated to open in 2017, adding to…
Ascott’s first serviced residence in Saudi Arabia
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has forayed into Saudi Arabia by securing a management contract for its first premier serviced residence in Riyadh.
Ascott Olaya Riyadh is slated to open…
Ascott signs two properties in Wuxi
Serviced residence operator Ascott has entered the Chinese city of Wuxi, with the signing of two new properties.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2015, the 134-unit Ascott…
Ascott enters Nanjing
Ascott has signed a management contract for its first serviced residence in Nanjing.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2014, the Citadines Baijia Lake Nanjing will have…
Ascott to manage prime serviced residence
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has been given the contract by Katara Hospitality to manage the 200-unit Somerset West Bay Doha. The management contract follows Katara Hospitality's acquisition…
Ascott expands Citadines brand in Asia
Ascott has expanded its network of Citadines serviced residences in Asia, with the opening of the brand's first properties in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Located next door to Jakarta's…
Ascott expands in Malaysia
Ascott has signed a contract to manage a new serviced residence in Iskandar Malaysia - the development zone in the southern state of Johor, near Singapore.
The 310-unit Somerset…
Ascott expands in Vietnam
Ascott has signed a contract to manage another serviced residence in Vietnam.
The 252-unit Somerset West Central Hanoi will open in 2016, in the Cau Giay district of the city. It will…
Ascott forms new Chinese alliance
Serviced residence operator Ascott has strengthened its position in China, with the signing of a new alliance with Yuexiu Property.
The Hong Kong-listed property developer will now…
Ascott continues Chinese expansion
Ascott has signed management contracts for three more serviced residence properties in China.
Continuing its rapid expansion in the country, the Singapore-based company has signed…
Ascott strengthens foothold in Surabaya
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a management contract for its first Ascott-branded serviced residence in Surabaya.
The premier Ascott Waterplace Surabaya will offer 181…
Ascott opens serviced residence in Doha
CapitaLand's wholly owned-serviced residence, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened its first premier serviced residence in Qatar - Ascott Doha.
With the 229-unit Ascott Doha, Ascott…
Ascott continues Vietnam expansion
Ascott has sealed management contracts for two new serviced residences in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
The company will open the 100-unit Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City in December this…
Ascott boosts Philippines portfolio
Ascott has secured a management contract for a new serviced residence in Manila’s Ortigas Center.
Scheduled to open in 2015, the 210-unit Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila boosts…
Ascott expands in Chengdu
Serviced residence operator Ascott has secured a contract to manage its third property in Chengdu.
The new Ascott Raffles City Chengdu will open in 2013, forming part of the Raffles…
Ascott adds new online options
Serviced residence provider Ascott has launched mobile versions of its three branded websites and a new online chat facility.
Travellers who access the ascott.com, citadines.com and…
Ascott expands in Pearl River Delta
The 186-unit Ascott M-City Foshan
Ascott has signed contracts to manage two more properties southern China's Pearl River Delta region. The 186-unit Ascott M-City Foshan will become Ascott's…
Ascott opens third Citadines in Xi’an
The Ascott Limited has opened its third Citadines serviced residence in Xi'an. The new 138-unit Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi'an strengthens Ascott's position as the largest international…
Ascott to launch in southern Malaysia
Serviced residence operator, Ascott has won a contract to manage its first serviced residence in Iskandar, the southern gateway of Malaysia. The new 204-unit Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar…
Ascott adds two properties in China
The Ascott Limited has signed contracts to manage two more properties China. The 181-unit Ascott Financial City Chengdu, which is the first Ascott-branded serviced residence in the capital…
India is focus for Ascott
Ascott, which calls itself the world's largest serviced residence owner-operator, is expanding its footprint in India in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, adding to its US$250 million…
Ascott takes control stake in Vietnam property
Ascott is to take ownership of a new serviced residence complex in Vietnam. The acquisition of Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City will allow Ascott to take control of the development and…
Ascott signs Citadines Serviced Residence in Bangalore
Ascott has secured a 96-unit serviced residence in Bangalore through a lease agreement.It will rebrand the property as the Citadines Richmond Bangalore and operate it from 1 August 2011. The…
Ascott Makati raises conservation efforts
The Ascott Makati in Manila, Philippines, has introduced a series of eco-friendly initiatives ranging from a Green Meetings Package and Herb Garden to a monthly Earth Hour and green…
Ascott expands in Malaysia and Indonesia
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has expanded in Malaysia and Indonesia with the signing of management contracts for two new serviced residences in Petaling Jaya and Jakarta. The 200-unit…
Ascott to open new serviced residence in Doha
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured a contract to manage a 229-unit premier serviced residence in Doha, its second property…
Ascott signs second property in Qatar
CapitaLand's serviced residence subsidiary, The Ascott Limited, has secured a contract to manage a 229-unit property in Doha, its second property in the capital city of Qatar. The new…
Ascott to debut in Macau
Ascott has signed a contract with China Overseas Property Limited to manage the first international brand of serviced residence in Macau. The serviced residence, slated to open in 2014,…
Ascott launches two new properties in China
The Ascott Limited has opened two new serviced residence properties in the Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Shenyang. The 199-unit Ascott Maillen Shenzhen, located in the Shekou commercial…
Ascott to open second Bengaluru property
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence unit, The Ascott Limited, has entered into a joint venture with India's RMZ Corp to develop a 203-unit serviced residence in Bengaluru. Ascott…
First Ascott-branded property to open in Dubai
The Ascott Limited has brought its premium Ascott brand to Dubai, through a management contract for the 118-unit Ascott Park Place Dubai. Ascott will operate the property from 1 October 2010…
Ascott boosts presence in Indonesia
Singapore, 21 April 2010 - CapitaLand?s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has secured a contract to manage its second Citadines-branded serviced…
Ascott brings Somerset brand to Chengdu
Singapore, 5 April 2010 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has expanded into Chengdu, China, with its latest property in the country -…
Ascott to open Somerset property in Danang
Singapore, 27 March 2010 - CapitaLand?s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has been awarded a contract to manage a serviced residence in Danang,…
Ascott to open Somerset property in Danang Bay
Singapore, 27 March 2010 - CapitaLand?s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has been awarded a contract to manage a serviced…
Ascott brings Citadines brand to Kyoto
Singapore, 4 March 2010 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), continues to extend its Citadines brand in Japan and will open its second…
Ascott opens eighth property in Bangkok
Singapore, 26 January 2010 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened its eighth property in Bangkok, Thailand. The 262-unit…
Ascott to launch Citadines brand in Malaysia
Singapore, 16 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), today launched its first Citadines serviced residence in Malaysia -…
Ascott signs new Citadines Xi’an
Singapore, 11 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage Citadines Xi'an Xingqing Palace,…
Ascott to open Citadines Xi’an
Singapore, 11 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage Citadines Xi'an Xingqing Palace,…
Ascott opens fifth Beijing property
Singapore, 2 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is celebrating the opening of its fifth serviced residence in Beijing,…
Ascott donates to disaster victims
Singapore, 19 November 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned business unit, The Ascott Group Limited (Ascott), and CapitaLand's philanthropic arm, CapitaLand Hope Foundation, have donated a total…
Ascott secures deal for KL serviced residence
Singapore, 10 November 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Group Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage a new premium serviced…
Ascott to manage Hai Phong serviced residence
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Group Limited (Ascott), has secured a contract to manage a serviced residence property in Vietnam's third largest city,…
Ascott Singapore Raffles Place gets heritage boost
Singapore, 5 October 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Group Limited (Ascott) has been conferred the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA)…
Ascott unveils two new Somersets in China
The Ascott Group Limited has opened two Somerset-branded properties in Chongqing and Shenzhen, its first in the two cities. The Somerset JieFangBei, Chongqing, is the first serviced…
Ascott marks 25 years with community initiatives
The Ascott Group has marked 25 successful years as the top international serviced residence owner-operator with over 25 community initiatives. These activities range from supporting the…
Ascott opens second Somerset in Tianjin
The Ascott Group has opened its newest serviced residence property in Tianjin in northern China. Somerset Youyi, Tianjin, is located in the heart of Tianjin's downtown Hexi commercial…
Agoda to distribute Ascott
Agoda.com has announced plans to distribute properties managed by The Ascott Group. The online travel company will distribute 54 properties managed by The Ascott Group throughout the…
ASCOTT TO MANAGE NEW PREMIER SERVICED RESIDENCE IN SHANGHAI
Ascott expands presence with 282-unit Ascott Shanghai, bringing its portfolio to 27 properties in China
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Group…
Ascott brings Citadines to Japan
Following the successful launch of its Citadines brand in Singapore, CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence unit, Ascott, will open Japan's first Citadines-branded serviced residence…
Ascott goes to college
The Ascott Group has secured a contract from business school INSEAD to manage its two residential properties, Residence l'Ermitage and Residence Clos St Merry, on the school's Europe campus…
Ascott brings Citadines to Singapore
Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia has opened its doors in Singapore, marking the launch of The Ascott Group's Citadines Apart'hotel brand in the city state.
The 154-unit property is located…
Ascott expands Citadines brand in Indonesia
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence unit, The Ascott Group, has secured a contract to manage its first Citadines-branded serviced residence in Indonesia. On opening in the second…
Ascott adds to Paris collection
The Ascott Group has purchased a historic building in Paris for EUR21.5 million (US$28.8 million). The 1900's art-nouveau Citadines Paris Louvre has been held by Ascott on a profitable lease…
Ascott taps Bahrain’s growing market
Singapore-based Ascott Group, the world's largest owner and operator of serviced apartments, has set up a presence in Bahrain to tap its growing demand for quality accommodation.
"There is…
Ascott sells Somerset Orchard
The Ascott group has sold the 88-unit Somerset Orchard serviced residence in Singapore. After the sale, Ascott will continue to manage the serviced residence for 15 years, with an option to…
Ascott transforms S’pore heritage building
The Ascott Group has transformed one of Singapore's national heritage building's into its latest premium serviced apartment residence. The 1950's-built former Asia Insurance Building (AIB)…
Ascott bullish about prospects
Serviced residence player Ascott is still bullish about prospects as it gets ready to open Ascott Singapore Raffles Place, in October, and Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia next year.
"Our…
Ascott opens Somerset in Melbourne
The Ascott Group (Ascott) has officially opened Somerset Gordon Heights in Melbourne's Central Business District. It said residents at Somerset Gordon Heights stand to enjoy "two…
Another Ascott in China
The Ascott Group (Ascott) is to manage a 219-unit serviced residence, to be named Ascott Shenzhen Maillen, in Shenzhen, China. The serviced residence is targeted to open in the second half…
Ascott acquires 5th serviced residence in India
The Ascott Group has acquired its fifth serviced residence in India.
The 218-unit property, to be named Citadines Hyderabad Hitec City, is Ascott's first serviced residence in Hyderabad. It…
Ascott buys KL property
The property, Ascott's sixth in Malaysia, will be named Somerset Ampang when it opens in the first half of 2010.
Somerset Ampang will be strategically located in Kuala Lumpur's 'Golden…
Ascott adds Citadines in Georgia
To be named Citadines Tbilisi Freedom Square, the 65-unit property will add Georgia to Ascott's global footprint. Ascott will be the first international serviced residence operator in the…
Ascott goes to Kazhakstan
The two servicedresidences will be named Ascott Astana and Citadines Aktau. Ascott was awardedthe contracts by Tsesna Corporation, a well-established conglomerate in Kazakhstan withdiverse…
Ascott China fund
A company statement said the closed-end private equity real estate fund will acquire and develop suitable properties and sites in China into serviced residences or housing for rental.
The…
Quest Collingwood set to open on 31st March
The first Quest hotel for 2023 will open on 31st March to meet the growing demand stemming from rapidly accelerating economic activity in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood.
Citadines Metro Central Dubai showcases commitment to sustainability
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the leading international lodging owner-operator, continues to spearhead innovative sustainability initiatives at its vibrant lifestyle property in the UAE,…
Saudi Tourism unveils virtual trade roadshow
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has launched an international virtual roadshow under the ‘Journeys in Arabia’ platform, which aims to inform and inspire travel trade partners about the diverse…
Furry friends on Citadines on Bourke Melbourne’s mind
Having recently welcomed dogs to a selection of apartments at Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne, The Ascott is now spreading the hound joy to its sister property, Citadines on Bourke…
Travel tech this week: Trip.com heads down under and more
This week, we saw new partnerships in travel and Trip.com launching in Australia.
Hoteliers in Johor stay positive despite occupancy rates
Despite occupancy rates of less than 50%, hotels in Johor Bahru are optimistic about their future, Ivan Teo, chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and general manager of…
Raffles City Chongqing sets world record with highest “horizontal skyscraper”
CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest real estate companies, has set a new world record as it embarks on the crowning process of Raffles City Chongqing.
Oakwood says ‘Ohayou’ to Osaka in summer 2018
Oakwood Worldwide is slated to open Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, with Yasuko Sugiyama as its GM, on the summer of 2018.
Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, Avani and more
Grand Hyatt Changsha
Location: In a 61-story tower overlooking Xiang River on Xiangjiang Road in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 354
Facilities: Five…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more
Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang
Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town
Grade: Upscale serviced residence
Keys: 310 studios and…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more
Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila
Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts
Grade: Upscale serviced residence
Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…
雅诗阁在中国迎来100座公寓
据新加坡联合早报报道，凯德集团（CapitaLand）旗下的服务公寓业者雅诗阁（Ascott）取得七项新合约，将在中国六个城市管理超过1300个服务公寓单位，这使得它在中国的服务公寓已冲破100个。
雅诗阁今早表示，这是它首次进入昆明和宜昌，而在重庆、大连、深圳和徐州的业务则进一步加强。…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Tokyo, Bangkok and more…
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo
Grade: Luxury serviced residence
Keys: 130, ranging from…
First ITB China fully booked
The inaugural edition of ITB China is now fully booked, three months before the event opens.
The new travel trade show, which is dedicated to the Chinese travel industry, takes place…
ASAP announces shortlist for 2016 Serviced Apartment Industry Awards
ASAP has announced that a record number of 61 entries from serviced apartment operator, agents and suppliers have been shortlisted for its ASAP Serviced Apartment Industry Awards 2016. …
雅诗阁收购墨尔本服务式公寓
近日，雅诗阁（Ascott）收购了其位于墨尔本海港区的首座服务式公寓物业，与主权财富基金卡塔尔投资局（Qatar Investment Authority）合资收购澳大利亚墨尔本海港区的奎斯特公寓酒店（Quest Apartment Hotels）。
该新项目名为Quest NewQuay Docklands，预计将于2019年开业。…
ASAP targets regional growth of serviced apartments sector
ASAP, the not-for-profit association for the serviced apartment sector, is launching a series of meetings in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin over the next two weeks, to mark the growth of…
雅诗阁新加坡新签第8座公寓
近日，雅诗阁继续扩张着在新加坡的业务范围，在新加坡纬壹科技城研究发展中心新签订了一份酒店的协议。
这座服务式公寓之前以Fraser Place酒店运营着，从4月1日开始将更名为新加坡启汇城馨乐庭服务公寓。这将成为雅诗阁在新加坡的第八座资产。…
Somerset Panorama Muscat opens doors
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Somerset Panorama Muscat, the first Somerset-branded property in the Sultanate of Oman.
Opened on 1 March in Muscat’s Bawshar district, the…
雅诗阁与中建东孚结成战略联盟
据悉，新加坡雅诗阁集团（Ascott Limited）争取到中建东孚投资正在建造和未来发展公寓项目的管理优先权。中建东孚是中国最大国营建筑和基建公司——中国建筑股份有限公司的子公司。
雅诗阁集团是第一个和中建东孚成立策略联盟的国际服务公寓企业。策略联盟开展的第一个合作项目是西安在2018年投入服务的公寓项目西安馨乐庭高新服务公寓(Citadines Gaoxin…
雅诗阁东南亚新增多座酒店
总部位于新加坡的服务式公寓运营商雅诗阁（Ascott）有限公司在开年获得七个新的管理合约，为其服务公寓组合添加了15000个单位。
雅诗阁公司在泰国的曼谷、越南的河内和马来西亚的八打灵再也都扩大业务，同时也进军印度尼西亚的万隆、马来西亚的槟城和莎亚南和越南的芽庄。公司也在依斯干达特区开设第二个服务公寓——盛捷美迪尼努沙再也（Somerset Medini…
MSC Cruises partners Samsung for “smart ships”
MSC Cruises has entered into partnership with Samsung that will see its cruise ships equipped with new "smart" technology.
The agreement will come into force with the arrival of MSC's…
雅诗阁在华再增四家物业
雅诗阁（Ascott），总部位于新加坡的服务式公寓运营商，近期又成功在华新增北京、上海和大连的四家管理物业，共计580余套服务公寓单元。
此次新签的四家公寓两座位于上海，一座位于北京，一座位于大连。四家公寓分别是上海馨乐庭大华锦绣服务公寓，上海馨乐庭香溢服务公寓，北京雅诗阁服务公寓和大连馨乐庭古耕服务公寓。…
Hotel Management Singapore Summit outlines industry’s future
The Hotel Management Singapore Summit (HMS Summit) was held last week, attended by more than 35 speakers and 150 delegates.
Organised by Questex Hospitality Group, the summit is…
雅诗阁进军柬埔寨
凯德集团（CapitaLand）旗下的服务公寓业者雅诗阁（Ascott）获得首个在柬埔寨的服务公寓合同，雅诗阁将在柬埔寨金边（Phnom Penh）的市中心管理拥有105个单位的服务公寓Somerset Norodom，预计在2018年正式开业。…
雅诗阁签订芭提雅四重协议
雅诗阁（Ascott）签订了芭提雅首四家酒店的管理协议。
总部位于新加坡的服务式公寓集团雅诗阁将推出北芭提雅Citadines公寓，中芭提雅Citadines公寓，芭提雅Jomtien海滩公寓以及Somerset wong Amat海滩公寓，总共将新增695个住宿单元。
这四家新酒店将于2018年开业。…
Serviced apartment sector starts to embrace Airbnb
The serviced apartment sector is considering new partnerships with “shared economy” companies like Airbnb, a senior industry executive has told Travel Daily.
Speaking in Bangkok on…
Executive appointments, 7-11 September
Peter Kearns is to take on a newly created role as Executive Director of tour operations with the Egyptian-owned Red Sea Group.
Kearns previously worked with the Group to launch UK tour…
雅诗阁亚洲新建四座酒店
雅诗阁（Ascott），总部位于新加坡的服务式公寓运营商，新签订了亚太地区的四家新酒店，将为这一地区带来额外的850间新公寓单元。
四家酒店将分别位于印尼的日惹，马来西亚美里，越南平阳省和韩国首尔。
“今年雅诗阁的发展速度非常之快，我们总共在5个新城市新开了酒店，全球网络里新增了约4700个单元，几乎比去年同期翻了一倍，”Lee Chee…
雅诗阁与卡塔尔投资局成立6亿美元基金
凯德集团（CapitaLand）宣布，旗下的服务公寓业者雅诗阁（Ascott）与卡塔尔投资局(QIA)合资设立6亿美元的服务公寓基金。
雅诗阁将拥有管理公寓的第一权利。
雅诗阁与卡塔尔投资局新设立的基金，是前者有史以来规模最大的私募基金，双方将各出资50%即3亿美元。雅诗阁目前也管理5亿美元的中国基金，以及126亿日元的日本基金。…
雅诗阁和三星联手推出“高科技客房”
总部位于新加坡的酒店集团雅诗阁，计划将客房进行高科技升级，来给顾客带来更现代的入住体验。
通过和三星的合约创造“下一代服务式公寓”，雅诗阁将为其客房带来一系列新科技设备，这些设备可以通过一个应用软件被全部掌控。
一旦投入使用，宾客们就可以通过智能手机、平板电脑甚至是手表，来遥控整个房间的所有设备，包括电视机、洗衣机等。…
Citadines expands in Thailand
Ascott will expand its Citadines brand in Thailand this week, with the opening of a new property in the coastal town of Sri Racha, southeast of Bangkok.
The Citadines Grand Central…
The latest industry appointments
CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…
The latest industry appointments
RAJIT SUKUMARAN has been named as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of acquisitions & development for Asia Pacific, excluding China. Based in Singapore, he will also…
The latest industry appointments
AGATHA LEE has been appointed as Abacus' new general manager for Hong Kong. Ms Lee has served as Cathay Pacific's country manager in Italy since 2011, and has also held various sales and…
New Appointments
WURAOLA ODUNTAN has been appointed the new general manager for Nigeria at Etihad Airways. Based in Lagos, Oduntan will have overall responsibility for Etihad Airways’ operations in…
The latest industry appointments
Etihad has announced several new appointments as part of the creation of the Etihad Aviation Group. Rick Allen has joined from Air Canada to become senior vice president operations,…
Face to Face: David Nicholson, VisitRentals
Q) Can you tell us the background behind the launch of VisitRentals?
I founded VisitRentals to bring identity to the sector of self-catering accommodation and to improve the delivery…
Jeddah to receive the Citadines brand
Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Group, one of oldest merchant families in Saudi Arabia, has entered into two management agreements with The Ascott Limited for two Citadines serviced residences in…
The latest industry appointments
MATTHEW VARLEY has been announced as the new Chief Operating Officer of Wego, based at the travel search site's Singapore headquarters. Varley joins from the Wotif Group, where he held…
Latest UK appointments
Victoria Sturley has been named as marketing executive at AITO. Sturley joins the association from Ocean World Travel where she held a similar role and she was also a cruise specialist…
Thai tourism minister to open investment conference
It has been announced that Somsak Pureesrisak, Thailand’s minister of tourism, is to deliver the opening address at the Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference in Bangkok on 15 May.…
The Cavendish switches owners
The Cavendish London could change its name under a new ownership by a Singaporean hotel chain.
The Jermyn Street located hotel could be renamed as Ascott St James London after it is given…
Staff Appointments 28/06/12
Latest movers and shakers in the travel industry including Isle of Man tourism, Tourism New Zealand and more.
Angela Byrne has been named as the new head of tourism for the Isle of…
The latest appointments – Asia
STEVE ODELL has been appointed as Silversea’s new President for Europe & Asia Pacific. Odell brings 28 years of travel and cruise industry experience to the role, most recently…
The latest industry appointments
MICHAEL THAMM has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Costa Group, which includes Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises and Ibero Cruises. Thamm, who currently serves as CEO…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
CHONG KEE HIONG has been named Chief Executive Officer of The Ascott Limited, CapitaLand’s serviced apartment company. Chong was previously was the CEO of Ascott Residence Trust…
TDA APPOINTMENTS w/e 19 May 2011
MARK CHAN has been appointed as Ascott's new Country General Manager for Thailand. Chan has been with Ascott since May 2010 as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Asset…
Appointments w/e 05 May 2011
STEFFEN HARBARTH has been named as Lufthansa's new Vice President for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Harbarth began his career at Lufthansa in 1996 and most recently held the position of…
Travel industry unites to revive Japan
Last night the Asian travel industry pulled together in a huge gesture of support and solidarity to revive Japan and help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. More than 100…
Serviced Apartment Summit to be held in Sydney
The first ever Serviced Apartments Summit will be held in Sydney on 22 June this year. The event aims to gather more than 400 delegates, including serviced apartment and hotel investors,…
New serviced apartments in Georgian capital
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced
residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), marks its entry into
the Eastern European market with the opening of Citadines Tbilisi
Freedom…
Staff Appointments w/e 14 May 09
CHRISTOPHE LORVO has been named the new General Manager of Grand Hyatt Tokyo. A veteran of the hospitality industry, Lorvo has been employed with Hyatt International since 1992,…
Staff Appointments w/e 23 April 09
PHORNSIRI MANOHARN has been elected the new Chairman of PATA. Ms Manoharn retired from her role as Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in March 2009, and has also held a…
Staff Appointments w/e 09 April 09
SUE POWERS has been announced as Chief Executive Officer Travelport GDS' recently created business unit, IT Services & Software by Travelport (ITS&S). Prior to her new…
Staff Appointments w/e 05 March 09
GREG TREASURE has been announced as the new Managing Director of Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) Australia. Treasure was formerly HRG's General Manager in Hong Kong, and brings extensive…
Staff Appointments w/e 18 December 08
ROBERT JENSCH has been announced as the first General Manager of the newly opened Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel. Jensch joins the new property 658-room Marriott from the Ritz Carlton Rose…
Staff Appointments w/e 11 December 2008
SURAPAN SOMTHAI has been appointed General Manager of the U Chiang Mai. A 24-year hospitality veteran, Surapan has spent the past 6 years as GM of the Siam Bayview Hotel in…
Industry appointments
Kamel Ajami (pictured) is the new Area General Manager for Dubai, Fujairah and Kuwait for Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. This is in addition to his current capacity as General…
