Staycity Group

It is with deep sadness and a very heavy heart that I write a final tribute to a dear friend and our former colleague, Keith Freeman. As many of you know Keith passed away suddenly and tragically on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy that would make anyone proud. Keith led our operations business for almost 11 years. In that time, we all learned so much from him, not only about how to run a World Class operation, but how to do so with relentless kindness and respect. Keith demonstrated the utmost of care for everyone he met. Keith was a great friend to many and a great friend and confidant to me. He was always there with a word of encouragement, thoughtfulness and kindness. He loved a laugh, a pint, and mischief but most of all he loved his wife Marianne and his two beautiful daughters, Leona and Anya, of whom he was eternally proud and of whom he spoke often. Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to Marianne, Leona and Anya and to his parents, his sister and his wider family and to his friends. Keith, there was no one like you. Thank you for your unbreakable friendship, the laughs, the great memories and the huge impact you made on all our lives. Thank you, dear friend, for everything. We’ll see you down the road. Rest in Peace. The below tribute page was created by Keith's family and will be available from the evening of Thursday Oct 16th to share your fond memories. https://lnkd.in/ejgMwM9H Go n'éirí an bóthar leat, Keith   Tom Walsh Co-Founder & CEO Staycity Group

🚨 Staycity Group Acquires Prestigious Southwark Site for Wilde Staycity Group, in partnership with Citygrove Securities Limited, has acquired a prime site on Blackfriars Road, London, for the development of Wilde Aparthotels. Just a minute’s walk from Southwark Underground and close to the South Bank, the 25-floor scheme will deliver over 400 studio and one-bed apartments, designed with Wilde’s signature bespoke interiors and flexible spaces. “This is another milestone acquisition for our central London pipeline, bringing in-house development to five London sites with a combined GDV of over £800m, and marking a strategic entry into Southwark,” said Andrew Fowler, Chief Development Officer, Staycity Group. The project follows our recent acquisition in Vauxhall and further strengthens Wilde’s London presence, alongside operating properties in Aldgate, Covent Garden, Liverpool Street and Paddington, with more in the pipeline. Staycity Group now operates 6,500 aparthotel rooms with a contracted pipeline of 4,500+ additional rooms across Europe.

We were delighted to welcome Brian Pennie, PhD - neuroscientist, author, and coach to Staycity Group as part of our StayWell programme. Brian delivered an inspiring talk titled "Beyond Resilience: How to Use Adversity as Fuel for Growth." He shared his remarkable personal journey and provided practical tools to help us turn challenges into opportunities for growth both personally and professionally. Thank you, Brian, for inspiring us to go beyond resilience, and to Laya healthcare for their continued support. Make sure to check out Brian Pennie, PhD podcast - Change is Possible 🎧 https://lnkd.in/e_VAFS3u

📍 Planning Granted for Wilde Aparthotel in Vauxhall   Staycity Group, with Citygrove Securities Limited as development managers, has secured resolution to grant planning for a new 185-room Wilde Aparthotels at Wyvil Court, in the heart of London’s Vauxhall.   The development will bring Staycity’s boutique lifestyle brand, Wilde Aparthotels , to the Vauxhall and Nine Elms area – featuring a design-led, publicly accessible reception, bar, café, co-working space, and pantry shop that will serve both guests and the local community.   Grateful to the team for a well-executed PPA: 
Barry Hickey, Swapnil Sah, CFA, Andrew Fowler, Tom Fuller, Ben Robinson, Archie Sparks MRICS, and everyone at Staycity Group & Citygrove Securities Limited.   Thanks also to our consultant team: EPR Architects, Wallace Whittle, Pillar (Adam Mursal), and DP9 Limited.   *CGIs are not representative of final interiors – designer to be appointed.
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40x40 Challenge Complete! 🏁   We’ve done it — 40 marathons in 24 hours across our properties and head office to mark 40 years of Focus Ireland, our amazing charity partner. There’s still time to donate and support the vital work Focus Ireland does to end homelessness. Staycity Group will match all donations up to €20,000. You can find our donation link here - https://lnkd.in/eMgPCxVE   Every step counted — now every donation does too!