Azora Exan will target a number of different segments including hospitality.

The firm is eyeing up expansion into new geographies, with a pipeline building in Germany, Switzerland and Spain.

Amber Asher succeeds Amar Lalvani, who moves up to the role of executive chairman.

Edgar Ollé was appointed last week as Managing Director of Spain and Portugal at international hotel property adviser Christie & Co. He shares his thoughts on the opportunities in leisure hospitality and in the Spanish market in particular, ahead of his participation to R&R.

‘The outlook for resorts is generally positive’ says Thomas Emanuel, Director at STR, ahead of his talk at the Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R). He shares his views on why resorts remain an attractive segment and the data on recovery in key European markets.

The deals mark the firm's return to the UK and European markets.

Lyf offers apartments, social spaces and experiential programmes all designed to create a strong sense of community. 

The property is close to Istanbul Airport with 127 guestrooms and 320 serviced apartments.

Karim Malak joins from Aparthotels Adagio and is expected to start his new role in December 2021.

The new initiative doesn't seem to have much input from hotels.