The shortlists for 15 categories of the annual Serviced Apartment Awards have been revealed ahead of the ceremony on 11th May 2026 at Hilton London Bankside. Of the 20 awards up for grabs, 15 of the categories are judged independently by a panel of experts who work across industry sectors such as architecture and design, benchmarking, brokerage, investment advisory, sales and marketing, sustainability, and more. Entries which best fulfilled the relevant category criteria, as scored by our judges, have now progressed to shortlists. Four award categories have been judged by public vote. On 11th May at Hilton London Bankside , the winners of all award categories – including the Outstanding Achievement award, selected by the SAN team – will be revealed. Tickets can be purchased here .
ASAP Operator Member Cheval Collection has officially entered the branded residences space with the launch of Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. The beachfront development — Cheval’s third property in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East — signals a clear step-change in its regional growth strategy, with further expansion planned across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and wider Gulf markets. Delivered in partnership with AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers, the project is slated for completion in 2029. Read more
ASAP Agent Member Situ is proud to announce the launch of Situ APAC Pte. Ltd. , Situ’s regional office in Singapore serving the Asia Pacific region. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s international growth and follows closely on the successful establishment of Situ Americas, which extended the company’s reach across North, Central, and South America. Based in Singapore with a further hub in Bangalore, Situ APAC is headed by Client Success Director, Diana Ong, and continues Situ’s transformation into a fully global, multi‑region operation. With Situ APAC now operational, the company is equipped to provide expert accommodation coverage and specialist market knowledge for clients, partners, and business travellers worldwide. Diana Ong comments: “I am excited to bring a combination of deep industry knowledge, operational expertise, and regional leadership experience to this role. I want to play a key role in supporting Situ’s strategic expansion in APAC and ensuring that clients consistently receive outstanding solutions and experiences.” The launch of Situ APAC enables the company to operate with greater regional expertise while upholding the global standards essential for corporate travel programmes, relocation partners, and mobility teams. It ensures the consistency, compliance, and speed these audiences depend on. Phil Stapleton, Situ’s CEO and Founder remarks: “Our clients operate internationally, and they need a partner who can match that reach. This expansion ensures we are always available, always familiar with local markets, and always delivering industry‑leading service, no matter where in the world their people need to stay.” Below: Diana Ong, Phil Stapleton
The shortlists for 15 categories of the annual Serviced Apartment Awards have been revealed ahead of the ceremony on 11th May 2026 at Hilton London Bankside. Of the 20 awards up for grabs, 15 of the categories are judged independently by a panel of experts who work across industry sectors such as architecture and design, benchmarking, brokerage, investment advisory, sales and marketing, sustainability, and more. Entries which best fulfilled the relevant category criteria, as scored by our judges, have now progressed to shortlists. Four award categories have been judged by public vote. On 11th May at Hilton London Bankside , the winners of all award categories – including the Outstanding Achievement award, selected by the SAN team – will be revealed. Tickets can be purchased here .
ASAP Operator Member Cheval Collection has officially entered the branded residences space with the launch of Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. The beachfront development — Cheval’s third property in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East — signals a clear step-change in its regional growth strategy, with further expansion planned across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and wider Gulf markets. Delivered in partnership with AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers, the project is slated for completion in 2029. Read more
