Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Criton, the DIY app builder for the hospitality sector, has appointed Jo Wilson as head of sales.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Amazon has launched the Alexa for Hospitality program, bringing its voice assistant technology to hotels, serviced apartments and vacation rentals.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Fine Bedding Company Hospitality Division has appointed Jeanette Sadler as hospitality business manager.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: London-based Cheval Residences has become the first serviced apartment specialist to be featured on the location app What3words.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 2nd Address, an extended stay marketplace for business travellers has partnered with Jacob Street Partners to provide insurance for guests. The partnership will include

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Urban Villa aparthotel in Brentford, west London, has teamed up with The Know mystery guest service.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Serviced apartment agency SilverDoor has launched an online booking platform called Orbi.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Wifi provider Airangel has appointed Roger Taylor as chairman.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Bed manufacturer Hypnos has launched its BoutiqueBase, a one-piece bedstead featuirng a solid base with an integrated headboard.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: Hospitality technology company Avvio has expanded its sales team.