Synergy Global Housing Launches CarbonSMART: Advanced Emissions Calculator for Serviced Accommodations

Enables Informed Stay Choices Aligning with Company and Personal Environmental Objectives

Houston, TX, June 30, 2025 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in corporate housing and serviced accommodation program management, today announced the launch of CarbonSMART, a proprietary carbon emissions calculation and reduction tool purpose-built for the extended stay and serviced accommodation sector.

CarbonSMART stands apart from other carbon calculators in that it combines Synergy’s highly-detailed 33-question Green Leaf sustainability assessment with industry benchmark data. The result is in-depth, property-specific emissions reporting for Synergy’s owned/managed properties and supplier partner network. Integrated with Synergy’s SAPPHIRE technology solution, clients can easily view carbon data, filter accommodations by metrics and sustainable features, and benchmark progress across programs, regions and properties.

“As part of our commitment to environmental leadership, we have designed CarbonSMART to deliver nightly benchmark carbon metrics, providing better transparency and encouraging sustainable practices across our portfolio offerings,” said Cara Lingle, Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Sales, Americas. “This empowers both individual travelers and program managers to make more informed accommodation choices in response to growing demand for sustainability and visibility.”

Key features of CarbonSMART include:

• Carbon emissions per property, per night (mtCO2e or tCO2e)
• Sustainability ratings via Green Leaf tiers and CarbonSMART metrics
• Visibility on sustainable efforts at the provider and property level
• Reporting by booking volume, spend, and region
• Supplier benchmarking and performance insight

“We built CarbonSMART to bridge the gap between guest choice and supplier transparency,” said Aaron Turner, Chief Technology Officer at Synergy. “This tool helps our clients track Scope 3 emissions from accommodation usage with far greater precision than anything else in the market today. More importantly, it gives our partners a roadmap to strengthen their sustainability practices.”

CarbonSMART is a central component of Synergy’s broader environmental impact strategy which includes such recent milestones as:

• A 4% reduction in emissions in 2024
• A Silver rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 15% of 130,000+ companies evaluated
• A net-zero emissions commitment by 2045
• Industry-first integration of scope-specific emissions data into program management reporting

CarbonSMART is the latest enhancement to Synergy’s recently launched SAPPHIRE technology tool, an API-enabled solution that streamlines extended stay and serviced accommodation management for corporate travel and mobility.

To learn more about SAPPHIRE and CarbonSMART carbon emissions calculator, visit https://www.synergyhousing.com/sapphire/.

About Synergy Global Housing

Synergy is an international serviced accommodation provider delivering 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 150 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 the 2025 Advancing Excellence from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association, and the 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year; 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2025, 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine.

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.

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Synergy Recognizes 23 Global Supplier Partners for Their Commitment to Excellence

The Synergies Annual Awards Wind Down in London, Singapore and San Diego

Houston, Texas, June 25, 2025 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in serviced accommodation program management, proudly concluded its annual 2025 supplier recognition celebrations, The Synergies, with its last event of the year on June 24th in London, England.

Held annually across three regions—the Americas, APAC, and EMEA—The Synergies recognize outstanding supplier organizations and individuals for their commitment to excellence, partnership and innovation. The Americas event took place in San Diego, California, alongside the CHPA conference, while the APAC event was hosted in Singapore just ahead of the GBTA and WERC conference. The final celebration in London coincided with the Business Travel Show Europe.

From a pool of 115 nominations, a total of 23 awards were presented to top-performing suppliers and individuals who demonstrated exemplary service, collaboration, and a shared commitment to raising the bar for the serviced accommodation industry. In addition to the awards, Synergy leaders from each region shared market insights and updates on business priorities and future trends.

“Our partners are the backbone of Synergy’s global delivery model, and The Synergies offer us a moment to pause and recognize the impact they make each and every day,” said Cara Lingle, Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Technology. “These awards celebrate the strength of our shared mission to deliver seamless, high-touch experiences for clients and guests around the world.”

Dedicated to Synergy’s company values of restless, resilient and remarkable service, The Synergies honors supplier partners who elevate the global partner ecosystem by upholding the highest levels of service delivery to our clients and guests.

Regional Awards Were Presented in the Following Categories:

• Supplier of the Year
• Individual of the Year
• Service Excellence of the Year
• Collaboration of the Year
• Rising Star of the Year
• Product of the Year

Additional Region-Specific Awards Included:

• Alliance of the Year
• Hospitality Hero of the Year
• Best Partner ESG Initiative

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The extraordinary participation from our sponsors helped us create unforgettable moments across all three regions, enabling us to recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of our global supply partners in style. We truly appreciate their generous support and invite you to visit these amazing companies to discover more about their product and services. 

Synergies 2025 Sponsors:

To view the full list of 2025 Synergies winners and nominees, visit The Synergies.

About Synergy Global Housing

Synergy is an international serviced accommodation provider delivering 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 150 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 the 2025 Advancing Excellence from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association, and the 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year; 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine.

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.

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Synergy Global Housing Opens Central U.S. Operations and Sales Office in Houston, Texas

Fills Void for Client-driven Demand of Central U.S. Temporary Furnished Apartments

Houston, TX, April 29, 2025 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in serviced accommodation program management, today announced the official opening of its new Central U.S. Operations and Sales Office in Houston’s Energy Corridor. The opening and move mark a strategic next step in domestic expansion fueled by rapid regional growth, increased client demand and the company’s commitment to delivering best-in-class service across the Central United States and beyond.

“Opening our Central U.S. office in Houston is the natural evolution of Synergy’s growth story,” said Henry Luebbert, Co-founder and Interim CEO of Synergy Global Housing. “Texas—and Houston in particular—represents a thriving hub for many of the industries we support. By planting our roots here, we’re positioning ourselves in the center of the country, and we are even more equipped to fulfill the domestic needs of our clients.”

Since opening the Texas market to inventory development and fulfillment in January 2024, Synergy has experienced remarkable growth. Year-over-year booking performance in the Central U.S. has soared by 437%, driven by increased demand from key verticals such as energy, technology and financial services. The company has established substantial furnished apartment inventory across Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, with notable properties including 7Seventy, SoDo on Main, 1414 Texas Downtown and Reverie at River Hollow in Houston; Miro and AMLI West Plano in Dallas; and Northshore and Residences at the Domain in Austin.

“From the moment we opened the region, the market responded,” said Richard Franco, Synergy’s Director of Operations, Central U.S. “We built a strong foundation of properties, developed a world-class operations and service infrastructure, and most importantly, recruited a passionate team dedicated to elevating the guest experience.”

Under Richard’s leadership, Synergy hired nine new associates across Texas, including six operations and three sales professionals. The expanded team includes a new Houston-based office supporting all facets of the business—from inventory and guest services to regional client development and operations strategy.

Today, Synergy’s Texas bookings are primarily concentrated in Houston (40%), Dallas (30%) and Austin (30%), reflecting the dynamic business ecosystems and mobility needs across these major metropolitan areas. The Central U.S. region also extends to key cities like Denver, Boulder, Nashville and Memphis.

The Central U.S. Operations and Sales Office is continuing to grow, with active recruitment underway to support the region’s strong and sustained market momentum.

About Synergy Global Housing

Synergy is an international serviced accommodation provider delivering 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 150 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 the 2025 Advancing Excellence from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association, and the 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year; 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine.

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.

Synergy Unveils SAPPHIRE, Revolutionizing Serviced Accommodation Management

Innovative API-Enabled Solution Enhances Booking, Reporting, and Business Intelligence for Travelers, Administrators and Suppliers

San Ramon, CA April 7, 2025 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy) today announced the launch of SAPPHIRE (Simplified Accommodation Performance Platform for Housing Insights and Reservation Efficiencies), a groundbreaking technology tool designed to transform and streamline extended stay and serviced accommodation management for corporate travel and mobility programs.

SAPPHIRE is a unified platform tailored to meet the diverse needs of travelers, travel administrators, mobility managers, assignees and suppliers. By aligning with corporate accommodation policies, SAPPHIRE delivers client-centric solutions that enhance operational efficiency, simplify accommodation sourcing and booking and provide comprehensive business intelligence and insights.

“Synergy is committed to delivering solutions that address the evolving requirements of our clients,” said Henry Luebbert, Co-founder and Interim CEO of Synergy. “The launch of SAPPHIRE exemplifies our dedication to innovation and our focus on enhancing the corporate accommodation management and booking experience for all stakeholders.”

“It’s an exciting time in the evolution of Synergy’s mission to serve our customers with the best hospitality experiences” noted Aaron Turner, Chief Technology Officer at Synergy. “SAPPHIRE represents a significant step forward in refining and simplifying processes through automation, delivering fast, easy-to-use tools for travelers, transferees, clients, suppliers and our own Synergy employees. What makes SAPPHIRE stand out is its ability to provide bookers with accommodation options that are curated, vetted and delivered within the parameters of the client’s own travel policies.”

Key Features & Benefits of SAPPHIRE:

• Configurable, Policy-Aligned Search: Offers curated accommodation options that adhere to corporate travel policies, ensuring compliance and traveler satisfaction.
• Real-Time Data & Analytics: Provides instant visibility into spending, trends, and traveler behavior, enabling informed decision-making and cost control.
• Elevated Security & Compliance: Implements industry-leading data protection measures to safeguard traveler information and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Robust Vetted Accommodations Worldwide: Connects users to Synergy’s extensive network of fully vetted furnished apartments, apart-hotels, extended stay properties and other global temporary housing options.
• Fully Compatible Integrations (API): Seamlessly integrates with existing travel and expense systems, enhancing workflow automation and operational efficiency.

By leveraging its API-enabled architecture, SAPPHIRE offers a flexible, scalable and user-centric solution that adapts to the evolving needs of today’s corporate travel and global mobility programs. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features position SAPPHIRE as an indispensable tool for organizations seeking to optimize their accommodation management processes.

To learn more about SAPPHIRE, visit https://www.synergyhousing.com/sapphire/ or contact us at sales@synergyhousing.com.

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 150 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 the 2025 Advancing Excellence from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association, and the 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year; 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine. 

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. 

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Synergy Appoints Manpreet Dhami as Executive Vice President, International 

Strategic addition to Synergy’s leadership team will see Manpreet oversee the company’s international operations

London, UK, March 18, 2025 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a serviced accommodation programme management leader, today announced the appointment of Manpreet Dhami as Executive Vice President, International. In this role, Manpreet will lead Synergy’s international operations across EMEA and APAC, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, enhancing global partnerships and supporting the company’s ambitious growth strategy. 

Manpreet brings more than two decades of extensive global mobility industry experience to her role at Synergy, having held senior leadership roles across strategic planning, operations, supplier management and client services. Most recently, she served as Chief Strategy Officer for Newland Chase, where she spearheaded the development of innovative immigration products and services, expanded the company’s presence into new markets and drove significant revenue growth. 

“We are delighted to welcome Manpreet to the Synergy team,” said Stephen Hanton, Executive Director, Corporate Strategy at Synergy Global Housing. “Manpreet’s experience, dynamism and curiosity for what “could be” will be invaluable as we continue to expand. She is highly respected across multiple sectors and we’ve been consistently impressed by her strategic, analytical and creative thinking. Manpreet will be a dynamic force in driving our ambitious growth objectives and we are delighted to be welcoming her into the Synergy family.”  

Henry Luebbert, Co-founder and Interim CEO of Synergy Global Housing, added, “Manpreet’s appointment underscores Synergy’s commitment to having a strong international leadership. As we pursue new opportunities, Manpreet’s proven track record in leading teams, delivering operational excellence and fostering meaningful partnerships make her an invaluable addition to our executive team. We are confident she will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of Synergy’s international division.” 

Prior to Newland Chase, Manpreet was Vice President, Global Supplier Networks at a leading relocation management company, where she managed supplier partnerships across twelve service lines in EMEA, APAC and the Americas. She also held executive leadership roles with Switzerland’s largest provider of tailored relocation solutions and served as Regional Director, Europe, for a prominent global immigration consultancy. 

“I am honoured to join Synergy at such an exciting time in the company’s journey,” said Manpreet. “The company’s strong reputation for service excellence, combined with its client-centric approach and innovative solutions, puts Synergy in a unique position to shape the future of global serviced accommodation management. I look forward to collaborating with our teams and partners to drive strategic growth and deliver outstanding experiences for our clients and guests.” 

A graduate of the University of Leeds, Manpreet is fluent in French, German and Punjabi and has a working knowledge of Japanese. She holds Worldwide ERC’s Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) designation and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Born in the UK, Manpreet has lived and worked in Argentina, France, Germany, Switzerland and Japan. 

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 the 2025 Advancing Excellence from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association, and the 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year; 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine.  

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.  

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The Annual Synergies Global Partner Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Service Delivery and Performance 

New York, NY, January 28, 2025 – Synergy Global Housing, a leader in global serviced accommodation program management, proudly announces the 2025 Synergies Global Partner Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence and the outstanding service delivered by Synergy’s supplier partners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.  

Shortlisted award nominees for the Americas are available now, followed soon by the EMEA and APAC regions in the coming months.  

The 2025 Synergies will recognize achievements in the following categories: 

• Supplier of the Year Award 
• Individual of the Year Award 
• Service Excellence of the Year Award  
• Collaboration of the Year Award 
• Rising Star of the Year Award 
• Product of the Year Award 
• Alliance of the Year Award  
• Hospitality Hero of the Year Award
• Best Partner ESG Initiative Award 

Learn more about the awards here. 

Winners will be announced by region at one of three in-person award celebrations across the globe:  

• Americas | February 17th, San Diego, California, USA – CHPA Connect25 Annual Conference 
• APAC | May 27th, Singapore – GBTA WERC 2025 Conference 
• EMEA | June 24th, London, England – BTS 2025 Conference 

In 2024, Synergy proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary—a quarter-century journey defined by an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are especially grateful for the trust and support of our clients and guests, as we, along with our partners, remain dedicated to delivering best-in-class accommodation solutions that consistently exceed expectations. 

"As we continue to build and execute our strategies for 2025, Synergy is excited to personally celebrate our worldwide partners and express our deep gratitude for their exceptional professionalism and dedication," stated Cara Lingle, Vice President of Sales and Global Supply Chain at Synergy Global Housing. "These awards recognize the tireless efforts of our global partners, whose contributions are instrumental to Synergy’s success. We are honored to celebrate their impact on our industry. 

The Synergies Global Partner Awards are more than a celebration—they serve as a benchmark for service excellence across the corporate housing industry. They highlight Synergy's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and maintaining the highest standards of service. 

About Synergy Global Housing: 

Founded in 1999, Synergy is an international serviced accommodation provider 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 150 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 the 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine.  

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.   

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. 

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Synergy Strengthens Global Leadership Team and Solidifies Central US Expansion  

Plans for Innovative Tech, New Headquarters and Reinforced Commitment to its California Roots 

San Ramon, CA, January 14, 2025 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in serviced accommodation program management, today announced a series of new hires and promotions as the company expands its areas of operation, tech capabilities and strategic customer alignment. These actions solidify Synergy’s business operations across the Central US region, while kickstarting further organizational growth throughout the company’s global markets.  

To drive Synergy’s technology strategy, the company recently appointed Chief Technology Officer, Aaron Turner. Under his guidance, Synergy will be releasing a transformative booking and reporting platform early this year, that will enhance and optimize the end-to-end experience for business travelers, assignees, travel managers, travel administrators and mobility managers.  

Additional associates have been added to the Texas team to support growth in Texas and the Central US. Synergy welcomes Business Development Directors Renee Seibert-Ottley based out of Austin, and Jennifer Binder, located in Houston. Richard Franco, who opened the market, is now focused solely on its success as Director of Operations, Central US. As part of the strategy to better serve the full spectrum of extended stay business travel across the country, the California company’s corporate headquarters in San Ramon will be relocating to Houston, Texas by Q2. 

“We go where our clients need us to be and the Central US has become a key focus during the last few years,” said Henry Luebbert, Synergy Global Housing’s Co-founder and Interim CEO. “While the headquarters are moving, our commitment to California continues and will remain intact as we expand our area of coverage across the US. We will aways maintain robust operations in the home of our roots including San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Seattle.”  

Seeking to shore up the future of Synergy’s leadership structure, the company has also executed a number of internal promotions:  

• Eunice Chu, previously Corporate Controller, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer replacing retiring CFO, Patrick Shearer.  
• Claire Barrie has been promoted to EVP, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, where she will drive a strategic collaboration between the teams to further the company’s global revenue growth. 
• Cara Lingle, reporting to Claire, has been promoted from VP, Supply Chain to VP, Supply Chain and US Sales, which will align the development of innovative client partnerships with inventory fulfillment.  
• Mary Corrales, reporting to Cara, has been promoted to Senior Director, Business Development, and will now oversee the Western US sales team. 
• Paula Millard, based in California, has been promoted from Senior Director, Operations to Regional Director, Operations.  

“Synergy has always held a strong belief in the power of our people”, said Henry Luebbert. “We nurture the best and brightest talent from within the organization to advance and become the leaders for tomorrow. I am truly ecstatic about the strength of our leadership team.” 

About Synergy Global Housing  

Founded in 1999, Synergy is an international serviced accommodation provider 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 150 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 the 2024 and 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards; 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association; 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; and 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine. 

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.  

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. 

Synergy Global Housing Welcomes Aaron Turner as Chief Technology Officer

Seasoned industry leader to drive delivery of next-generation technology

San Ramon, CA, September 24, 2024 — Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in serviced accommodation program management, today announced the appointment of Aaron Turner as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a rich background in direct-to-traveler implementations, Aaron is set to drive Synergy’s technology strategy and roadmap into a new era of innovation. His focus will be on enhancing the experience for business travelers, assignees, travel managers, travel administrators and mobility managers by making it easier for accommodation partners and Synergy employees to service these groups.

“We are excited to welcome Aaron to our leadership team,” said Debra Christopher, President of Synergy. “His appointment underscores Synergy’s commitment to delivering robust, user-friendly technology that will integrate more global accommodation options, flexible payment solutions, and expanded tools for travel administrators─making the booking experience even more seamless.”

Prior to joining Synergy, Aaron served as CTO for BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, where he led the development of the Stay Accommodation platform, serving over 5,000 clients and 62,000 users with access to over 16.5 million global accommodations. His additional key technology experience includes roles as CTO for digital commerce solution provider Brandshop, and Head of Delivery Operations and Technology for eBay.

“I am excited to bring my experience in building robust business travel platforms to Synergy,” noted Aaron. “The company has long been a leader in hospitality excellence, and my goal is to refine and simplify processes across the organization, delivering fast, easy-to-use tools for travelers, clients, suppliers and our valued Synergy employees.”

Earlier this year, Synergy delivered technology solutions to improve the internal efficiency of the organization including a new property management system and accommodation sourcing tool.  To date, multiple Synergy clients have been integrated into the Synergy Client Platform utilizing Synergy’s API framework.  Additionally, a new company website was launched addressing the changing needs of the business traveler. Aaron will now accelerate the development of tools for clients and supply accommodation partners, providing even more value to them and allowing easier integration into Synergy’s suite of technology products.

Aaron will operate out of the US Region and will report to Synergy President, Debra Christopher.

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 the 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards, 2024 and 2023  Company of The Year from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association (CHPA), 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine; and the 2021 Corporate Housing Provider of the Year from the Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) U.S. and EMEA regions.

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.

Our friendly team is on hand to discuss your furnished apartment requirements today.

Synergy Achieves EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating

Highly coveted recognition positions Synergy in top 15% of ranked companies

San Ramon, CA, September 10, 2024—Today, Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leader in serviced accommodation program management, has announced it has achieved a silver EcoVadis rating for its impact across environmental, social and governance initiatives. The company’s silver rating means Synergy has scored in the top 15% of more than 130,000 companies ranked globally.

“Achieving a top 15% rating via EcoVadis is a testament to Synergy’s commitment to sustainability”, said Charlotte Winter, Sustainability Co-Lead and General Manager at Synergy. “We have invested substantially in recent years to driving real, tangible outcomes and this recognition underscores the value of our progress to date.”

EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted 3^rd party sustainability ratings provider whose methodology is built using international sustainability standards including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact and the ISO 26000 standard. Criteria is evaluated across twenty-one elements and four key pillars including environmental sustainability, human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

“Collaborating with EcoVadis means Synergy now has access to a plethora of data which can support in aligning action plans with the areas of greatest impact”, said Lauren Vizcaino, Sustainability Co-Lead and Global Associate Director of Compliance and Risk Management at Synergy. “We look forward to leveraging this data to remain transparent with our stakeholders, while also acting as an industry leader and advocate in all things sustainability.”

Synergy’s silver EcoVadis rating comes days after the company received its latest annual emissions report which showed a reduction in total emissions by more than 4% over the last 12 months. The report, which was created in collaboration with Synergy’s sustainability partner GreenFeet, is Synergy’s third annual emissions report.

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 the 2023 Travel Partner of The Year: Alternative Accommodation Operator from the Business Travel Awards, 2024 and 2023 Company of The Year from the Corporate Housing Provider’s Association (CHPA), 2023 ITM Service Excellence Team; 2022 Operations Team of the Year from the Business Travel People Awards; 2024 and 2023 Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Regional/Global from Relocate Magazine; and the 2021 Corporate Housing Provider of the Year from the Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) U.S. and EMEA regions.

Synergy is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, co-living properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott is the wholly-owned lodging business unit of Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.

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