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The Andaru Collection Niseko features only six private villas. Each villa unit has two exclusive-use floors, with personalized service to all guests from across the world. The sight of these villas standing side-by-side, like a kamakura, Japan's traditional snow hut, evokes the feeling of a fairy tale village.

They are located in Niseko, the most prominent ski resort region of Hokkaido, Japan's northern-most main island. It is a 2-hour drive Southwest from Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital and largest

The Hospitality Industry is evolving, and it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve. In this blog post, we'll explore the emerging trends and rising stars that are shaping the future of hospitality. From innovative technology to changing consumer preferences, we'll delve into the forces driving this dynamic industry forward. Join us as we uncover the key players and strategies that are redefining the landscape of hospitality.

The Evolution of Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry has a lon

Holidays are an exciting time to explore new places and immerse oneself in fresh experiences. The vibrant city of Montreal is, without a doubt, an excellent tourist destination that caters to all visitors seeking either adventure or leisure. From its rich history to its dynamic contemporary culture, it offers an array of delighting experiences.

Finding the perfect hotel to stay during your holidays can significantly enhance your travel experience, providing a comfortable place to retire after

Because they provide an authentic Moroccan experience, best riads in Fez Morocco are fantastic. Traditional Moroccan riads are world-renowned for their ornate design and craftsmanship. The exquisite, hand-laid tile work commonly associated with Morocco is visible everywhere. Traditional designs of riads offer a lively yet peaceful ambience, perfect for unwinding. You won't find better service or cuisine than this at any hotel you've stayed at. A riad is where you have your favorite Moroccan din

When planning a visit to the Grasmere Lake District in the United Kingdom, one of the first things you need to address is the place to stay there so that you can spend some relaxing time during your holiday. A self-catering accommodation in Lake District can be just the thing you and your companions need, as it allows you the flexibility to choose what to eat and when.

Choosing a holiday accommodation is not that easy, as you need to think about many things before you zero in on a cottage or oth

The perfect getaway lodge for families and friends who want their own space and privacy is through booking a luxury villa. Having the ideal place to lay your head and call home will significantly contribute to a perfect vacation after a long days' adventure.

The top luxury accommodation Queenstown offers a wide range of spectacular amenities to their clients, such as entertainment areas, separate bedrooms, indoor pools, and attractive outdoors. However, not all villas are designed equally or offe

The Bermanzi Hiking Trail and Guest House is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Settled on the gorgeous Mpumalanga escarpment, just 2 hours from Gauteng, Bermanzi is the place where you can break away from reality and immerse yourself in nature.

Steps away from the Chappaquiddick ferry ensconced in the compact and pedestrian friendly village center of Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Kelley House stands as a testament to island life way before tourists dominated the scene with beach umbrellas and sunscreen.

Near the corner of North Water and Kelley Streets, the main 54-room historic inn was built in 1742 and now features an art gallery in the lobby with rotating exhibits featuring local artists. Onsite Newes From America Pub is on the grou

The research and preparation for the publication of the 8th edition of GSAIR has now started. This 8th report will once again look at the ever changing dynamic in the serviced apartments and extended stay sectors globally. 

To receive a copy of the existing 7th report, to provide a contribution, or to be added to the mailing list for a complimentary PDF of the next report, please email: GSAIR@apartmentservice.com 

Kind regards

Bard Vos

Marketing Manager - The Apartment Service

Best for a Night Out: The Savoy

If you want to book a special hotel for a big night out, you will no doubt need it to be near the West End, where the city's best restaurants, clubs, theatres and pubs are located. Where better to rest your head then than the fabulous Savoy, possibly the most famous hotel in London and located conveniently just a stone's throw from Covent Garden, along The Strand?

Best for Museums: The Gore Hotel

If your trip to London is all about covering the major museums inclu

After arriving at the superb Bethany Beach Ocean Suites by Marriott in Bethany Beach, DE (read about our excellent adventure here), the fam (two teen pups + my wife Sue) and I thought that it would be wise to dine in the hotel on our first night rather than venture out to explore the town’s eateries.  Not that there weren’t lots of great choices in the area, but after driving for almost four hours from northern New Jersey and then unwinding for the rest of the day in our awesome rooms, we prefer

The village of Clayton is situated on the St. Lawrence River where it begins converging with Lake Ontario in central New York State's Thousand Islands region. Seemingly untouched by time - not a chain outlet to be found among local shops in historically preserved storefronts along with grand Victorians in a walkable street grid - it's in this setting that an adjacent, long waterfront lot underutilized as a fuel depot was recently transformed into 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, a spendid, full-servic

Settlement

Bella Mare Hotel offers quiet and agreeable settlement at its as of late completely revamped rooms and suites. Brightened with the genuine island style, the rooms and suites of Bella Mare are the exemplification of room, solace and unwinding, offering a one of a kind occasion understanding to its visitors. This CORFU HOTEL is delightfully arranged in the midst of the olive forest and Avlaki shoreline offering its visitors an assortment of unwinding minutes and interesting exercises on

In Greece you can find a hotel for every budget, only you need to know where to look.

If you like luxury and you have suitable budget ,you should  choose a hotel on the island of Santorini or Mykonos. On these islands you can find hotels with a really high standard, here everything is perfectly suited to the needs of the most demanding customers .In  these islands are often visited  well-known people from around the world, including the Hollywood stars.
In contrast, mainland Greece or large islan

Historic Saratoga Springs in upstate New York is a fun place to visit any time of year. However, there’s a special excitement in the air with the approach of another annual opening day at the historic Saratoga Race Course – the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in America.

Health, History, Horses

That’s Saratoga’s slogan. The earliest recorded history goes back to the mid-1700s, when the area’s Native Americans were said to be using the healing powers of the naturally carbonated mineral springs that

7 Tips for Planning a Trip to Europe

Europe is on the bucket list of every traveler. Perfect for a family vacation, a romantic honeymoon or a backpacking sojourn, Europe is one of the best places to visit.

While the huge continent dotted with beautiful cities will seem overwhelming when you begin , planning a trip here are some quick tips that will help you chalk out the perfect Europe itinerary. Explore more with trip planner for better travel experience.

1. Pick the right countries

Europe has dive

An island that's actually Greek territory's northwesternmost point, Corfu is considered the lushest of the Greek islands, and has ended up with the usual holiday-isle mix of tourism-saturated beach pockets (popular especially with Brits) balanced by bucolic landscapes and villages of its rugged interior. It's thought to be the ispiration for Prospero's island in Shakespeare's The Tempest,  


Corfu Town (Kerkyra)

In this lively, cosmopolitan capital (top) you can check out the winding lanes an

It was a few years back on a rainy night that we wended our way to Palazzo Manfredi and dinner at its Michelin-starred Aroma restaurant. A lot of hotel stays and superb dining experiences later, we still had a memory of that time and also of our meeting with the elegant Bruno Papaleo, general manager.

Now we were back in Rome, guests at the Palazzo Manfredi, a five-star Relais & Châteaux property (Via Labicano 125), right near the Coliseum. In the 17th century it became a villa of the Evangel

Spring break for my ninth-grade daughter Diz was scheduled for the middle of April.  Since we had such a fantabulous off-season getaway at the Maryland beach resort town of Ocean City in November ‘16, a return trip during the week long spring vacation off was a no-brainer - so in February, I researched our options. We wanted to do our own cooking, so having a kitchen in our room was top priority.  We also wanted to find a hotel that had an authentic O.C.  feel, and preferably some history as we