Dwellworks Living Earns Industry Recognition Reward at ASAP 2025 Conference

Dwellworks Living was happy to be at the always energetic and informative ASAP Conference and Recognitions event, held this year in London on November 27. Andrew Scott, Managing Director, EMEA for Dwellworks and Jake Bone, Director, Operations, EMEA for Dwellworks Living and ASAP Board Member joined 100+ serviced apartment and relocation and travel industry colleagues for the conference organized around the theme Stronger Together. As a leading association in the temporary living, travel, and global mobility industry, ASAP does excellent work connecting with other associations / industry bodies in both the UK and EMEA to further advocacy for our clients, the guest experience, and association members. 

Dwellworks Living Addresses Industry Trends and Headwinds 

The conference sessions included an important conversation on the The State of the Nation: Global Trends in Serviced Apartments, Business Travel & Relocation, moderated by Steve Lowy at RES, with a group that included Dwellworks Living’s Andrew Scott and industry representatives Bella Nokes – CITYUS, Samantha McKnight, CIBT, Dominic Sherry, Viridian Apartments, and Clive Wratte, The BTA. 

Representing the global reach of Dwellworks Living as a solutions provider for corporate housing across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, Andrew fielded questions ranging from the impact of global political headwinds, as economic policies remain unsettled and have on knock-on effect on hiring decisions and business travel, to the expectations of relocation management companies, to the status of ESG and sustainability programs (still highly valued by global corporate clients although with a very pragmatic and implementation oriented focus), and the integration of AI into relocation, business travel, and corporate housing services.

Andrew shared the perspective that as business travellers and relocating employees have a greater voice in policy and practice, they are influencing expectations for more choice and better housing options. Corporate housing solutions are increasingly understood to be more cost-effective, more comfortable, and ‘greener’ options for businesses, and this helps fuel the industry’s expansion and visibility. Integration into travel platforms and relocation management company systems is an opportunity for growth since all parties in the travel/relocation ecosystem are looking for operating efficiencies, lower costs, and more personal travel experiences. Economic stabilization and clarity of direction in trade, tariffs, and regulatory requirements will drive growth in travel and relocation, and the serviced apartment sector is poised to be responsive to new and growing markets. 

Consistent Regulatory Guidance Will Accelerate Serviced Apartment Growth  

The event agenda also included a focused summary of regulatory and legal issues of importance in the temporary living, corporate housing, and serviced apartment space. Rental housing of all kinds is under increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK and across Europe. The Regulation Rundown session at the conference explored the impact on serviced apartment providers of unclear regulations, inconsistent planning decisions, outdated legal definitions, and a general lack of awareness of what the serviced apartment sector does and contributes. In an environment of new expectations from business travelers, relocating employees, and their employers, corporate housing is increasingly recognized as an essential option in mobility and business travel accommodations programs.

Investment in the sector is at an all-time high, as developers see opportunity, but further clarity on regulatory infrastructure and consistent local governance is required to sustain and expand this positive trend. On the regulatory side, ASAP is a champion to government agencies of the industry’s role and economic contributions and will publish the latest in a series of thoughtful white papers, Caught in the Crossfire, in early December. See the ASAP website, theasap.org.uk, for more details. 

ASAP and Dwellworks Living Look to the Future of Corporate Housing 

The keynote speaker at the ASAP 2025 Conference was Futurist Richard Watson, of Cambridge University, the Imperial College, and currently the London Business School. His timely topic was “The Future is Coming Fast. Are You Ready?” The session was a reminder to all of us in the fast-evolving serviced apartment industry to align our investments in people, practices, and properties with global megatrends and signals. The future is, by definition, uncertain but is also an opportunity for those paying attention to external, macro influences to develop scenarios that respond to a range of prospective and alternative needs.

Dwellworks Living is doing exactly that. As a solutions provider servicing both business travel and global relocation, our portfolio of options ranges from competitively priced functional solutions for projects and training needs, to bespoke apartments, furnished to the expectations of executive-level travelers, to turnkey solutions, sourced by Dwellworks Living and our partners, and managed as guaranteed corporate housing options to ensure clients have availability and access to housing in their most important markets. With 3000+ partners and 80,000+ properties in our portfolio, we can pivot to meet the needs of any client and location, from a large city headquarters to remote research and development outposts. 

ASAP Recognitions

The ASAP conference concluded in a celebration of partnership and contribution from industry stars. ASAP sponsors Recognition Awards for ASAP Amplifier, Outstanding Newcomer(s), Industry Contributor, and Volunteer of the Year.

Dwellworks Living’s EMEA Operations, based in Truro, UK, were honored to be recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Jake Bone, Operations Director, EMEA accepted the award on behalf of Brad Waters, Team Lead for Corporate Housing, and our Truro team. Consistent with our ESG commitments to responsible Environment, Social Responsibility, and Governance action, our Truro team takes local initiative and invests deeply in their local community. Charitable giving includes support for agencies that support the unsheltered, people needing food and care, and those who work tirelessly on behalf of their community during the holidays.

Among the agencies our Dwellworks/Dwellworks Living team support in Cornwall are ShelterBox, Cornwall Fire and Rescue, and Kowel Genen: The Hive. Consistently for the past several years, our team has organized donations of gently used technology hardware and office furniture to assist these charities in providing their administrative services, as well as donations of Christmas food hampers and food pantry fundraising. We’re proud to promote our ‘neighbors helping neighbors’ programs in our local community and grateful for the recognition from ASAP.

The Volunteer of the Year award from ASAP brings a spotlight to the empathy and human touch of our business. We are all proud of the work we do, the solutions we source and manage, and our ability to both deliver memorable service as well as manage the costs of corporate housing. In the end, what’s remembered is how well we treat each guest and it’s the nature of this industry that how we deliver the customer experience is consistent with how we work together, partner together, and engage with the world around us.  

About ASAP

For more than twenty years, professionally managed serviced accommodation has been the preferred option for business travel buyers and relocation companies worldwide. This type of accommodation provides self-contained, flexible living spaces with private kitchens, laundry facilities, and separate areas for relaxation, allowing travelers to feel more at home than in traditional hotel rooms. The Association for Serviced Apartment Providers represents and unites the serviced accommodation sector, while working to protect the industry from the unintended consequences of changes to legislation and regulation globally. For more information, visit the organization’s website at theasap.org.uk.

About Dwellworks Living

Dwellworks Living is the global corporate housing solution of Dwellworks, an award-winning, business-to-business provider of global mobility and business travel services. As a global leader in corporate housing and serviced accommodations solutions, Dwellworks Living is uniquely positioned to meet the temporary living needs of businesses and their employees who are relocating or traveling on short-, medium- or extended-stays. With 80,000 high-quality professionally managed properties in over 125 countries worldwide, Dwellworks Living is the preferred housing solutions partner of many Fortune 1000 and leading relocation management companies. 

Dwellworks Living's corporate housing and serviced accommodations solutions are designed to help businesses attract and retain top talent, support employee productivity, and ensure a smooth and successful relocation or business travel experience. Whether you have corporate housing needs for an individual employee or a large team, Dwellworks Living can provide the serviced accommodations solutions you need anywhere in the world to ensure a safe and successful stay. Please contact us at dwellworksliving.com to learn more or visit our Properties page to begin your search for global housing accommodations.