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.
