Corporate Housing Providers Association - CHPACorporate Housing Providers Association - CHPAMADISON, WI – Voyageur Extended Stays is honored to announce the grand opening of The Medallion, offering first-of-their-kind furnished apartments in downtown Madison. Unlike most apartments that use off-the-shelf furnishings, each unit features unique, hand-made, and custom-designed furniture and finishings throughout. Units are available for stays of 30 days or more.
The Medallion, located at 525 East Main Street, showcases the work of local master woodworkers with handmade wooden sofas featuring custom cushions, a monumental maple and black walnut headboard, wood ornamentation and custom shelving. Additionally, the design team had custom Axminster carpets and rugs, cabinet pulls, chairs, and light fixtures built for the units.
Creative Collaboration
The Medallion came about as a result of a collaboration between renowned Dutch designer Arno Hoogland and Voyageur’s owners Julia and Kristopher Steege-Reimann. The vision for The Medallion began when the Steege-Reimanns stayed in a hotel room designed by Hoogland in Amsterdam in fall 2022 and were blown away by his creative use of materials and color. The pair had recently finished renovating their first larger furnished apartment project – a 1929 Georgian Revival building named The Wilson in downtown Madison – and they were hungry to do another project and lean even more into custom, handcrafted design.
“We love renovating buildings in ways that bring out the beauty of the original design even more. And we’re passionate about collaborating with and supporting artists, designers, and woodworkers. Working with Arno and our woodworkers has been a dream,” said Kristopher Steege-Reimann.
When they reached out to Hoogland about designing their next furnished extended-stay project, the trio bonded over a shared love of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright’s architectural legacy, combined with the building’s unique exterior brickwork, became pivotal inspirations for The Medallion’s design.
“To me, the diamond-shaped brickwork was especially interesting, since the simple construction of nine bricks creates an intricate visual. I used this diamond-shaped ‘medallion’ as a core visual element that returns in all facets of the interior design. In the detailing, material choices, and color palette I was inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, a renowned 20th century architect from Wisconsin,” said Hoogland.
Voyageur Extended Stays Takes New Life
The Medallion adds 21 units to Voyageur’s existing 25 furnished units in downtown Madison. With the launch of The Medallion, the business has become known as Voyageur Extended Stays and now offers furnished units at multiple buildings in downtown Madison. As the name suggests, furnished units are available for stays of 30 days or more and include all utilities and Wi-Fi.
Voyageur residents include everyone from campaign managers, traveling medical professionals, remote workers, visiting artists, grandparents visiting grandchildren, relocating workers, and people buying, selling, or renovating homes. They also include graduate students and academics, people seeking medical treatment, and those going through life changes.
Voyageur’s team prides itself in providing a curated, personalized Madison experience in both design and customer service. One aspect is that each unit includes a welcome package with local goodies and discounts for guests. They also organize resident gatherings at bars and rooftop decks and coordinate pontoon boat rides.
“We are so excited about Voyageur Extended Stays. For people who are relocating to Madison or spending a few months here, Voyageur’s buildings will help people fall in love with our city. That will greatly benefit our downtown,” said Jason Ilstrup, president of Downtown Madison Inc.
About Voyageur Extended Stays
Voyageur Extended Stays provides uniquely curated, furnished rentals for stays of 30 days or more in downtown Madison, Wisc. Learn more at www.voyageurstays.com. Follow our progress at @voyageurstays.
In response to the growing demand for sustainable practices in business travel, The Apartment Network (TAN) announces functionality that allows customers to include carbon offsetting for accommodations within its inquiry and booking process.
A recent survey1Source: GBTA states 92% of business travel professionals consider sustainability a top priority for their organizations. TAN is committed to providing its customers with information and the opportunity to make environmentally conscious decisions. While carbon offsetting alone may not be the solution, it can certainly play a role.
“ We’ve effectively offset our business travel and it made sense to offer our clients the same opportunity. We recognize that offsetting is not the sole solution, but it allows TAN to invest in the future, in renewable energy projects,” says Marcos Isaac, CEO, The Apartment Network.
Adding this functionality follows a year-long process to track and offset carbon emissions associated with its own team’s business travel. Despite operating as a fully remote business, TAN recognizes the necessity of face-to-face meetings and attending industry events, underscoring the importance of offsetting associated emissions.
Sam McMillen, Director of Marketing & ESG says: “The more we do to reduce our carbon footprint the better, but there will be a point where we’ve done all we can but are still leaving a mark.
“We will hear more about purposeful travel in 2024. Deciding to travel less and to stay longer is a conscious effort to get real value from each trip and to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.”
Customers can be confident in the credibility of TAN’s carbon offsetting initiatives. All projects on the platform adhere to the highest standards, certified by national and international bodies. These include the Quality Assurance Standard (QAS) Approved, Verified Carbon Standard, The Gold Standard, and Clean Development Mechanism Approved Carbon Offsetting. The management of these schemes is entrusted to specialist partners with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring peace of mind for all stakeholders.
Charlotte, N.C. — Stay Furnished Apartments proudly announces the appointment of Michelle Griggs as its Director of Guest Services. With a robust background in the Corporate Housing Industry, Michelle will leverage her expertise to foster the expansion of Stay’s client base and business relationships.
“Michelle is a seasoned professional in this dynamic industry,” remarked Scott Remmel, President of Stay Furnished Apartments. “Her extensive experience and innovative approach to temporary housing and relocation solutions make her an invaluable addition to our team. Michelle’s dedication to hospitality, coupled with her ability to build genuine connections with clients, ensures that guest experiences remain unparalleled.
Michelle’s journey in corporate housing commenced at Oakwood Worldwide in 2003. Since then, she has demonstrated a remarkable talent for driving revenue by nurturing client relationships, both locally and nationally. Her vibrant energy and commitment to collaboration have been instrumental in her success, fostering partnerships that benefit all.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Michelle to the Stay family,” Jennie Rudd, VP of Sales and Operations exclaimed with glee. “Her arrival signifies a new chapter of growth and excellence for our organization. We take great pride in attracting top-tier talent like Michelle, and we are confident that her leadership will further elevate our customer service standards.”
Michelle’s appointment follows Stay Furnished Apartments’ recent accolades, including the prestigious Partner of the Year nomination from Synergy Global Housing and the 2023 Perfect Arrivals recognition from Nomad Temporary Housing. These achievements underscore Stay’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the corporate housing sector.
About Stay Furnished Apartments:
Founded in 2012, Stay Furnished Apartments is a boots-on-the-ground corporate housing provider headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Stay delivers best in class furnished accommodations for business travels and those seeking temporary accommodations. Recognized by the Industry, Stay Furnished Apartments has won and been nominated multiple times for the Most Creative Marketing award from the Corporate Housing Providers Association. Showcased in South Park Magazine for a penthouse apartment furnished for Micky Rourke that featured a 1969 Italian Harley Davidson as decoration.
Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates (MCHA), a leader in the corporate housing industry, is thrilled to announce its prestigious recognition as a member of Nomad Elite for the outstanding service provided throughout the year 2023. This exclusive designation is a tribute to the exceptional commitment and unwavering dedication of our team to excellence.
Nomad Elite is a distinguished acknowledgment granted only to partners who surpass a minimum volume threshold and consistently deliver flawless apartments, achieving zero Major Arrival Defects (MADs) for the entire year. This accolade signifies the highest standard of service within the Nomad Direct network.
“The recognition goes beyond a mere acknowledgment of Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates’ efforts. It is a testament to the seamless experiences our guests have enjoyed, which is a direct result of your unwavering dedication to quality. With zero Major Arrival Defects (MADs), your performance has truly set a new standard within our network,” said Gavan James, CEO at Nomad Temporary Housing.
In response to this esteemed award announcement, Diane Berry, CEO at Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates, expresses her enthusiasm: “We are absolutely thrilled that MCHA has received Nomad’s prestigious award. This is not an easy accomplishment, and I am beyond proud of our team. Without their dedication and expertise, we would not have been able to deliver the level of quality worthy of Nomad’s award. I am confident we will continue this trajectory and surpass expectations in the future.”
About Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates
For more than 50 years, Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates has offered custom-tailored corporate housing solutions across 100+ countries and 20,000 communities. Our thorough research and vetting process enables us to negotiate on behalf of our clients, ensuring a smooth transition. We hold certifications from WOSB, WBENC-WBEA, WOB, GSA, and TX HUB. Our carefully chosen communities provide guests with fully furnished apartments, furniture and housewares, high-speed internet, streaming TV, and 24/7 emergency customer support. For more information, visit www.livingmcha.com.
About Nomad
Nomad employs a unique model of technology and personalized customer care that utilizes the proprietary, industry-leading Nomad Direct sourcing platform to access more than 3,000 vetted partners worldwide. Offering a single point of contact and end to end management of a client’s worldwide housing needs, Nomad utilizes its vast array of partners to offer thousands of apartments and suite hotel rooms to clients in the locations they need, with the selection of choice they demand. Top clients report Nomad’s service delivery is a step above any other global serviced accommodation brand, and the industry awards and accolades received reinforce this. Nomad operates in 93 countries via our regional offices in San Diego, Phoenix, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
San Diego, February 12th, 2024 – OWL, a collaborative global marketplace for the sourcing and procurement of temporary housing, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Tower of Excellence 2024 for Company of the Year (Provider/Agency) from the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA).
“We are incredibly grateful for this honor of being named Company of the Year,” says Alex Shahabe, President of OWL. “Thank you for trusting us and being part of creating a global marketplace to bring efficiency to our industry. The collaboration between sourcing, supplier companies, and OWL has been unique and impactful for all users.”
The “Company of the Year” category from the CHPA Tower of Excellence Awards 2024 recognizes CHPA members that have proven activity exceeding provider/client expectations in their business, achieving sound financial results, and have contributed locally, nationally, and internationally to the corporate housing industry.
Since its founding in 2020, OWL has provided a global marketplace for providers to source and be sourced for long and short-term temporary housing. The company has experienced incredible growth and has incorporated innovations that have revolutionized collaboration within the global temporary housing industry.
Highlights of OWL’s achievements include:
“We are committed to bringing the most robust and efficient technology to change the way the temporary industry sources and procures temporary housing globally,” added Alex Shahabe. “Our main objective is to bring trusted technology that provides efficiency while optimizing labor costs and reducing layering costs.”
The OWL team is honored to receive this award and would like to thank the CHPA team for this renowned recognition and for organizing this relevant annual event and awards that recognize the best of the temporary industry.
For more information or a demo of the OWL technology, email info@owlmarketplace.com or visit www.owlmarketplace.com.
About OWL
Founded in 2020 by Alex Shahabe, San Diego-headquartered OWL provides a global marketplace for providers to source and be sourced for long and short-term temporary housing. OWL launched to facilitate a new level of convenience by offering all temporary housing providers complimentary access to fill vacancies and bid on housing requests that best fit their companies’ inventory style.
About CHPA
The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) is a professional trade association exclusively dedicated to supporting corporate housing providers around the world. CHPA is the only trade association dedicated to the corporate housing industry, providing networking, educational, and informational opportunities to corporate housing providers globally.
Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates and Five Star Real Estate Services have recently relocated their offices within The Woodlands to better cater to our client’s needs and foster additional growth.
As of October 1, 2023, we have moved to the modern and convenient Parkwood One Building, situated at 10077 Grogan’s Mill Road, Suite 466, The Woodlands. Our former offices were located at 26411 Interstate 45 North.
Our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional corporate housing and real estate services remains steadfast. These office relocations have been carefully planned to elevate our capabilities and provide an even more conducive environment for our valued clients and dedicated team members.
Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates
Specializing in corporate housing globally, Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates is dedicated to delivering high-quality services. Established in 1972, we take pride in our five decades of service to Montgomery County and neighboring areas. The new location presents exciting opportunities for us, and we look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence.
Please update your records with our new contact details:
Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates
10077 Grogan’s Mill Road, Suite 466
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Website: www.livingmcha.com
Five Star Real Estate Services
Strategically relocating to a new space with additional capacity, Five Star Real Estate Services is gearing up for expanded real estate and destination service recruitment efforts. Our team is enthusiastic about the opportunities this move brings and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service in the real estate industry.
Please update your records with our new contact details:
Five Star Real Estate Services
10077 Grogan’s Mill Road, Suite 466
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Website: www.fivestarres.com
Phoenix, AZ [March 8, 2022] – Korman Communities, in partnership with RXR, has completed the purchase of its first property in the Phoenix market. The brand new, 348-unit, seven-story, professionally managed, Class A property boasting 60,000 square feet of amenity space, AVE Phoenix Terra, offers a unique flexible-stay living solution in Downtown Phoenix.
“We are focused on growing our AVE portfolio of first-class residential properties in key growth markets across the U.S. This acquisition represents the first of many new ventures in Phoenix,” says Bradley Korman, co-CEO of the Philadelphia-area-based Korman Communities. “We are proud to have RXR as our partner on this venture, as our organizations are aligned on values and visions for the future.”
“We’re proud to partner with the Korman organization in providing our residents with a world-class living experience filled with amenity-rich programming, state-of-the-art technology, and ‘five-star’ service,” says Scott Rechler, Chairman and CEO of RXR.
AVE will be introducing its furnished apartment service, offering flexible month-to-month leases to the Phoenix market. All furnished apartments include a custom furniture package, a fully accessorized kitchen, a washer and dryer in residence, a linen package, and all utilities.
“We are a solution for individuals who need a comfortable, flexible place to stay for 30 days or more. The Phoenix housing market has never been hotter in recent history, with inventory at new lows,” says Lea Anne Welsh, COO of Korman Communities and president of the AVE. “We can be a place for them to hang their hat until they find their next home. They just need to bring their suitcase – we’ll take care of the rest!”
AVE also will bring its best-in-class multifamily apartment living experience, which is designed to deliver the ultimate carefree lifestyle and a strong sense of community.
AVE Phoenix Terra features a variety of apartment floorplans ranging from studio to three-bedroom featuring contemporary amenities including chef-inspired kitchens in two color palettes, speckled quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, stainless steel GE appliances, abundant closet space featuring walk-ins with custom shelving, hardwood-inspired flooring, large, walk-in showers with glass doors, garden-style soaking tubs, and a Smart washer/dryer in residence. Select apartments feature built-in wine refrigerators and private patios/balconies.
All residents enjoy complimentary access to unprecedented, on-demand amenities featuring a resort, palm-tree lined sundeck with a sparkling pool, loungers, and relaxing hot tub, two large courtyards featuring grilling stations, a tranquility fountain, lounge seating, a putting green, and outdoor gaming, an expansive, wraparound patio offering indoor-outdoor bar seating, a fire pit lounge, and spectacular city, valley, and mountain views, a 24/7 multi-zone fitness center featuring cardio, strength, and spin with indoor/outdoor access, a business center with flex workspace and reservable conference room and private work suites, secure, personal, Gigabit WiFi that travels with residents throughout the community, a fully equipped dog wash station, a beverage bar with freshly brewed, bean-to-cup coffee machine and Kombucha station, a resident social lounge with fully equipped, chef-inspired kitchen and dining area, and a mixology lounge with Speakeasy. AVE’s professional Resident Services team is on site seven days a week to assist with day-to-day living needs.
“We want to ensure our residents are comfortable and feel taken care of,” says Welsh. “Our experienced, friendly team is on site every day to provide a quality living experience and a sense of community through concierge support, events, and partnerships.”
AVE Phoenix Terra also boasts 7,000-square-feet of retail space, with the goal to bring two exciting dining concepts to the neighborhood and ultimately offer more convenience amenities for residents.
AVE Phoenix Terra is centrally located in Downtown Phoenix, walking distance to restaurants, shops, and entertainment. It’s also convenient to everything in the region – just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 5 minutes from the Light Rail with stops in Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, and less than 5 minutes to I-17 and I-10, which connects with Loop 101, offering an easy commute to Peoria and Paradise Valley.
About AVE and Korman Communities
AVE specializes in luxury apartments for the discerning renter and fully furnished apartments for individuals who need a flexible living option. The hospitality-driven brand professionally manages state-of-the-art residential communities in New Jersey, the Greater Philadelphia Area, the East Bay of San Francisco, Texas, and Arizona featuring unprecedented resort and business amenities and award-winning service teams.
Korman Communities is a fully integrated, fifth-generation, 100-year-old real estate company with development, management, asset, marketing, and financial capabilities operating throughout the United States and in London. The portfolio is comprised of two brands – AVE (aveliving.com) best-in-class, multi-family residential communities and AKA (stayaka.com) luxury hotel accommodations. For more information, visit www.korman.com.
About RXR
RXR an innovative investor, developer, and place-maker committed to applying a customer and community-centered approach to building properties, services, and products that create enduring value for all stakeholders. Headquartered in New York with a national platform strategy, RXR is a 500+ person, vertically integrated operating and development company with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including ground-up real estate, infrastructure, and industrial development, uncovering value in underperforming properties, repurposing well-located iconic properties, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and value-added lending. The RXR platform manages 84 commercial real estate properties and investments with an aggregate gross asset value of $22.4 billion, comprising approximately 30.3 million square feet of commercial properties, a multi-family residential portfolio of approximately 6,900 units under operation or development, and control of development rights for an additional approximately 2,900 multi-family and for-sale units.
Dublin, IE, February 25, 2022 — Today, Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in serviced accommodation programme management, announced the launch of Synergy @ The Pines, the latest EMEA offering in a string of recent property openings specifically designed to accommodate the travelling, remote workforce. Located at The Pines, Ballsbridge D4, directly across from Dublin’s embassy belt, Synergy @ The Pines features one-bedroom apartments, all of which offer with customisable ergonomic workstations to support a comfortable and productive in-apartment work environment.
“Synergy @ The Pines combines purposeful apartment design with an ideal location to deliver an extended-stay hospitality experience catered to the modern business traveller”, said Stephen Hanton, President International. “We want these apartments to contribute a sense of ease and familiarity to life away from home and thereby reduce the friction business travel has on one’s productivity”.
Fresh off from the opening of Synergy The Strand, Synergy’s latest London apartment community located in the highly sought-after Strand district, this new offering in the heart of Dublin adds to Synergy’s rapidly growing UK and Ireland portfolio. Next up for the global extended-stay accommodation programme manager is a bloc of apartments in Munich, three additional properties in Dublin, and two more in London.
“Property offerings like Synergy @ The Pines are ideal additions to Synergy’s ever-growing portfolio across EMEA”, said Claire Barrie, VP of Sales, EMEA & APAC. “As we begin to see less frequent but longer stays, we’re prioritising taking on apartments that provide our guests with a superior experience— one that promotes wellness and productivity in a world where the concept of “work from anywhere” has become the norm. Synergy @ The Pines does just that”.
Synergy @ The Pines is also a plastic-free property, completely void of single-use plastics and micro-bead toiletries. Guests are provided with sustainable alternatives such as glass water carafes and microbead-free toiletries.
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About Synergy Global Housing:
Founded in 1999, Synergy is an international serviced accommodation provider headquartered in San Ramon, CA, delivering a superior hospitality-driven extended-stay experience to the business travel and mobility industries. Providing best-in-class housing and services in over 2,000 cities in more than 85 countries, the company has offices in China, Singapore, India, England, Ireland and multiple locations throughout the United States.
Recognized globally, Synergy’s recent awards include 2021 Corporate Housing Provider of the Year from the Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) U.S. and EMEA regions; 2021 and 2020 Corporate Housing Provider of the Year from the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA); 2020 Corporate Business of the Year from the Association of Services Apartment Providers (ASAP), and the 2020 Best Service Apartment Provider – Regional/Global award from Relocate Magazine.
Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging owner-operator based in Singapore. Spanning more than 200 cities in over 30 countries, Ascott’s serviced residence and hotel brands include Ascott The Residence, The Crest Collection, Somerset, Quest, Citadines, lyf, Préférence, Vertu, Harris, Citadines Connect, Fox, Yello, Fox Lite and POP!. Ascott is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups headquartered and listed in Singapore and Malaysia. Today, Ascott boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
(ROUND ROCK, Texas) – CWS Corporate Housing is honored to have acquired Apartment & Relocation Center effective February 25.
Apartment & Relocation Center, a Women-Owned Small Business, was founded in 1983 by Marietta Alba, a leader within the Corporate Housing and Rental Assistance industry.
According to Travis Kessler, President/CEO of Texas REALTORS, Marietta started this successful business venture almost 40 years ago with the vision of partnering with the REALTOR community to meet the business need for corporate housing and rental assistance services in the San Antonio market.
Both CWS Corporate Housing and Apartment & Relocation Center maintain a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to providing lasting impressions for our relocating clients. “The combination of our two teams and companies allows for a heightened guest experience that furthers CWS’ commitment to excellence,” says Tracy Hayes, President of CWS Corporate Housing.
Their team’s extensive knowledge and experience within our industry paves the way for growth within CWS and allows for CWS’ further expansion into the San Antonio market. While CWS will have big shoes to fill in the absence of Marietta Alba, we are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.
CWS Corporate Housing, founded in 1995, is an award-winning industry leader specializing in short-term furnished apartment rentals in over 240 cities nationwide. We continue to expand our portfolio through the acquisition of Gables Corporate Accommodations in late 2019 and our exclusivity with Mid-America Apartment Communities in 2020. We have received national recognition for excellent customer service, innovation, and philanthropic efforts which reflects the impact of our dedicated team members, superior industry knowledge, and expertise in providing temporary living solutions that create lasting impressions.
Visit the CWS website for more information.