Reading Time: 4 minutesTechnology is changing the entire hospitality industry and the impact is also being felt in the serviced apartment sector. Covid-19, and the events of the last year, have no doubt accelerated the adoption of smart tech, contactless tech and property automation across the board. This is exciting to see says Sean Miller, president of Point Central.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAndrew Harrington, partner at AHV Associates, gives an overview of the last month’s financial activity across the hospitality sector.

Reading Time: 8 minutesWorldwide: In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, we highlight 12 women who are making headway for female leadership and empowerment in the global short-term rental industry.

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this series, “JJ”, SAN’s very own secret hotelier, brings us the ups and downs he encounters in his most ambitious challenge to date, the launch of a new aparthotel brand. Here he shares his thoughts on how the best brands come about.

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this series, “JJ”, SAN’s very own secret hotelier, brings us the ups and downs he encounters in his most ambitious challenge to date, the launch of a new aparthotel brand. Here he recounts how an encounter in a swimming pool got his career in the industry up and running.

Reading Time: 4 minutesRahim Amidi, co-founder of US brand TENTEN, talks to SAN about providing all-inclusive properties that cater to new ways of living and working.

Reading Time: 10 minutesSAN editor George Sell looks at some of the key trends that will shape the global serviced apartment and aparthotel sector in 2020.

Reading Time: 7 minutesUK: Imagine walking into the lobby of a stunning boutique hotel. You’re surrounded by plush, luxurious soft furnishings, all dark, comfortable and welcoming. The staff at the front desk seem friendly, all wearing the various protective gear they can, not to mention their impeccable dress sense. But something seems off. You have a seat and wait while the team works through your check-in. And you realise that you can only hear the tapping of keys as your name and info is put into the computer. Beyond that, silence.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSimon McGrath, CEO of Accor Pacific, tells SAN about the company’s The Sebel serviced apartment brand.