Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developed by its digital agency partner Absurd, CitySuites has created a bespoke contactless check-in process to improve the physical and digital experience of guests.

Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore: Ascott has launched its Work in Residence initiative at participating properties worldwide, transforming selected apartments into work suites.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics [ONS] have shown that the hospitality sector was hit worse than any other sector by the Covid-19 pandemic, which coincides with the UK falling into recession for the first time since the 2008 financial crash.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), the publisher of Serviced Apartment News has announced two promotions in its editorial department.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Service Properties Trust has delayed the sale of 39 extended stay properties managed and branded under its sister company Sonesta.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The Marriott TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Old Town has opened its doors, close to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: The Griffintown Hotel, which offers 114 apartments for short-, medium- and long-term stays, has opened its doors.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: edyn Group will open Bermonds Locke, its third property in the UK capital, next month.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: A 95-key Home2 Suites by Hilton Brands extended stay hotel has opened in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has named Evelyn Haran, chief operating officer at PREM Group,as its incoming chair