Growth in Branded residences These fared well in the pandemic as owners moved to their residences away from the city. Historically popular in Asia and the US they are fast gaining traction in Europe as they are seen as a win-win for developers, purchasers and brands. Legally, and operationally, they’re complex and rental programs can be regulated. Changes to the Use Classes Order We’re already seeing clients take advantage of these changes in the UK to repurpose buildings particularly office, retail, hospitality and leisure for more flexible uses that they may not have previously achieved. Big Data – who has the right to use data? Every single aspect of a business is a potential data point. Data won’t only be used for local decision making, but as part of Big Data for decisions by owners for all their businesses and investments. This raises complex data protection and permission questions. TravelTech – the digitisation of travel The underlying desire of people to travel and experience new countries and cultures remains undimmed and their willingness to embrace technology has only been reinforced by COVID-19. Travel remains a very fragmented sector which will continue to draw disruptors and innovators as a result. Moreover, COVID-19 has shown the need for flexibility to deal with last minute changes of plans. Expect to see much more horizontal and vertical connection and integration through the sector. 9 The hotels, hospitality and leisure sector The hotels, hospitality and leisure sector