Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday saw the launch of the second annual Serviced Apartment Digital Benchmark Report, published by Serviced Apartment News and Travel Intelligence Network.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London serviced apartment operator Clarendon is set to open its latest property, in Rathbone Place, W1.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: Ascott has secured more than 10,000 apartment units in 51 properties this year bringing its portfolio to 52,000 units globally.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Lamington’s Room 2 aparthotel brand has opened its first site in Hammersmith, London.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity has announced it will open two properties in France in 2017.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall has been named Hotel of the Year at the 2016 European Hospitality Awards.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Cheval Three Quays has been awarded Best Villa or Serviced Apartment at the 2017 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThailand: The Ascott Limited has opened Metropole Bangkok, the first luxury serviced residence in the company’s The Crest Collection.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalaysia: Malaysia Land Properties (Mayland) has launched its first development in more than three years.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Dubai developer Azizi Developments has launched Azizi Samia, its latest project in the Al Furjan neighbourhood in Dubai.