Ascott is acquiring Oakwood’s portfolio of 81 properties and 15,000 units. The deal will leapfrog Ascott’s global presence to more than 150,000 units in 900 properties across 200 cities in 39 countries.

Ascott targets lyf’s coliving experience into the metaverse with the launch of lyf Innovation Lab to design and implement immersive virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Located in one of most vibrant communities within the culturally rich enclave of Little India, the opening follows the recent launch of lyf one-north Singapore in January.

Having won a host of national and regional titles this year, the Ascott Limited has gone one better and been honoured with the trophy for World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Kevin Goh, chief executive of the company, to find out how it feels to have been awarded the prestigious honour by voters

Somerset Maslak Istanbul has been honoured with the title of Turkey’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Mine Tan Balto, general manager of the property, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe

The Ascott has formed a strategic partnership with Sun Group, one of the biggest real estate developers in Vietnam, to manage the largest serviced residence integrated development in the country.