·August 11, 2025

Ascott Announces Merger

Following a brief integration period, set to complete in early 2026, the combined group will operate under the SilverDoor entity with two key brands: ‘SilverDoor’ for its global agency services, and ‘Synergy by SilverDoor’ for its global corporate housing management business. ‘Synergy by SilverDoor’ will operate its own branded apartments in core markets across the […] SOURCE: Ascott Announces Merger BY: eTurboNews | eTN

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