Quest is the largest and fastest growing apartment hotel operator in Australasia with more than 170 properties located across Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Fiji. Established in Melbourne, Victoria in 1988, the growth of Quest has been achieved through its commitment to meeting the accommodation needs of the extended stay business traveller and continuing to make their corporate stay effortless. Quest properties are managed by franchisees who follow a proven and successful franchise model. Quest is a member of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore company that has grown to become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans more than 190 cities across over 30 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA.