February 2, 2012
The Apartment Service in close co-operation with The Travel Intelligence Network (www.the-tin.com) has published 3 issues of the Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report to date.
The first edition came out in February 2008 and contained an overview of "What is a serviced apartment", Industry views and Expert views. We also started the documentation of the total number of serviced apartments worldwide.
In 2008 the total number of apartments uncovered was 452,051.
The second report was published in February 2010 in the time that the world was in economic recession. The sector remained optimistic about the future and this was also highlighted by an increase in the total number of documented serviced apartments worldwide to 491,465. We also started a regional update, looking at the various global regions, the differences in the markets and how serviced apartments are being operated.
The latest report came out in October 2011 and included again a regional update + views of Industry Experts from across the globe about their views and outlook for the sector. And the total number of documented serviced apartments worldwide increased to 669,744!
The first report is only available still in hard copy. The second and latest report are also available in PDF format. To order your free copy for either or all of the reports, please send an email to Bard Vos.
We welcome your feedback on the content of the reports, which can be left by commenting on this blog post. And of course also any suggestions for future editions, topics to write about, areas to research etc.
We look forward to an engaging conversation,
THE APARTMENT SERVICE
January 26, 2012
The Apartment Service is exhibiting at 2 exhibitions in the coming weeks, the Corporate Relocation Conference on the 6th February in the Russell Hotel in London and then the next 2 days at the Business Travel Show in Earls Court (London)
We invite you to come and see us at either or both of these events to discuss your temporary accommodation requirements with us and to give us the opportunity to provide you with an alternative (cost-effective) solution.
You can find us at: stand 41 (Corporate Relocation Conference) and stand 250 at the Business Travel Show.
We look forward to welcoming you there!!
If you can´t make either of these events and still wish to get more information from us, on our bespoke temporary serviced accommodation solutions, please feel free to send an email to Sara Calvo (Sales Manager) or Bard Vos (Marketing) and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Kind regards
THE APARTMENT SERVICE
January 18, 2012
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Business Development Executive BDE
Wimbledon and some field based
The Apartment Service are a long-established, successful global corporate housing solution based in south west London.
Due to recent internal promotions, we need an ambitious individual to join our sales team. You will need to be an assertive, focussed and persistent sales person. You must be able to communicate on all levels and possess excellent consultative business/account development skills.
The BDE will be responsible predominantly for the development of new business and maximizing opportunities from various sources and the development of business from existing accounts.
You will be targeting hotel booking agents and business travel and relocation sectors, therefore, a background in any of these industries would be an advantage but is not essential.
You must thrive in a target-driven environment where you will be rewarded by an uncapped earning potential. So if you have a pro-active approach and a proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targets this could be your ideal opportunity.
For more information and to apply please contact:
Sara Calvo – Sales Manager
Phone: 020-89443659
E-mail:
SaraC@apartment.co.uk
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September 19, 2011
Sean and I covered the Office* 2011 Exhibition which we thought was great. We met lots of lovely people and bonded with our ESA colleagues. We went to the after show party at Planet Hollywood and met the three giant transvestites. We partied to the great cabaret and drank a few cheeky vinos!
All in all a great two days.
August 3, 2011
It was 9:05 am on a typical Tuesday morning, and I stood by Mark’s desk to report for my exciting day of operational adventures. “What awaits us today” was going through my head. “Will it be a guest complaint, could there be a postcard through the door by a guest who stayed with us with a hand written “thank you” note, and how will the maintenance team will do today as compared to yesterday?” I started off with assisting Mark in placing some online broadband orders. Better and faster Wi-Fi now for our guests to browse through and benefit from the wealth of knowledge & entertainment over the “worldwide web”.
During placing the orders, our efficient quality control team had reported a faulty washing machine at one of our City locations. Mark got on to in a flash and had arranged the maintenance team to ensure that the problem is resolved without causing an inconvenience to our guest. That was a job well done Mark! Whilst I was placing orders, Mark had already gotten on to the phone and resolved most of the outstanding issues with external contractors for today - it was lunch break time. I took off and returned after 50 minutes, and there was safe unit programming on the list for Cramer House. Dorica and Sue showed me how to do one, and then I was on it. Thinking that everything needs to be done diligently, as this could be the safest place in the apartment, I ensured that all safe units were programmed, keys marked correctly and the boxes were labelled clearly for maintenance team to take away and install. During these important tasks, I did assist Mark in taking some of the calls on behalf of the Guest Relations.
I would like to thank everyone at Guest Services for the opportunity of working with you for a day.
Babur Khan
Business Development Executive
The Apartment Service
T:+44 (0)20 8944 3665
E: baburk@apartment.co.uk
June 24, 2011
Two days of exhibiting and a beach party later, the sales team arrive back to the office on Friday with very sore feet and match sticks holding their eyes open! Lots of contacts were made with some great new business opportunities to take forward.
June 21, 2011
“Charlie’s Angels” as we were aptly called came 10th out of a possible 15!! Although we would have liked to win so donations went to our chosen charity – Cancer Research, we are happy for our donations to go to any chosen charities shared by the regional winners. It was a great night with excellent food and very entertaining.
Charlie's Angels
Sean Frazer
Mel & Sara
A giraffe (yes, really!!)
June 16, 2011
June 1, 2011
Like last year, The Apartment Service will again be exhibiting at the Business Travel Market, which will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of June in Excel in London. Our company will be represented by Melanie Degand, Muireann King, Tess Smith and Sean Frazer and they look forward to welcoming new and existing clients to our stand, number 345, to discuss temporary accommocation requirements.
To celebrate our 30th anniversary we will also be holding a draw for a complimentary weekend in Apartamentos Sandoval in Madrid.
We will be delighted to welcome you to our stand and if you would like to make an appointment in advance please send us an email, or call Bard Vos on +44-(0)20-89443667
Put the dates in your diary, Wednesday 22nd June and Thursday 23rd June - Excel Exhibition Centre London - Stand 345 / The Apartment Service
We look forward to seeing you there,
THE APARTMENT SERVICE
May 24, 2011
I finished my university at Delaware, USA in 1998 (MBA) and moved in to the hotel industry; primarily sales and marketing. Working my way through two hotel chains, I moved into the serviced apartment industry in 2003. Soon, from business development, I was overlooking operations, guest relations, quality control as well as the new business development.
I then, steered my interest further in to the industry by participating in to property acquisitions whilst managing a small business development and operations team. My biggest achievement within the industry is to house the entire cast of a motion picture called “The Jacket”; from George Clooney, Kris Kristofferson, Keirra Kinghtely, Adrien Brody, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Daniel Criag to Peter Strauss (Executive Producer). In the spare time when I am not working; I do enjoy regional music (Cuban, Arabic, Latin & Native American) and then make unsuccessful attempts to play it on guitar. I am a Marvel Action fan and collect animated comic videos; even from the 1970s. I have already done 78 hours of flying in a Cessna 152 (fixed tricycle gear with 4 cylinder engine) and am only few weeks away to have my PPL (private pilot licence). Other than this, I do enjoy water sports, a good round of golf and vintage cars.
I hope that my time at The Apartment Service will be informative, effective and that I will be considered a valuable colleague amongst many.
Babur Khan
Business DevelopmentExecutive
The Apartment Service
T: +44 (0) 208 944 3665
E: baburk@apartment.co.uk