Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong: Crane Capital has bought a serviced apartment block at 111 High Street in Hong Kong for HK$420 million ($54 million).

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London provider Thesqua.re has added managed units in four buildings across the UK capital.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: In a bid to gain better brand recognition with customers, guests and employees all PREM Group properties will now be promoted under the new PREM Hospitality brand.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Aparthotels Adagio has appointed Alex van Pelt to focus on expanding its UK and Ireland portfolio.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Quest Apartment Hotels is partnering with developer Pellicano to build a mixed-use property in Preston, part of Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Sydney-based corporate accommodation startup Urban Rest has expanded into Melbourne.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: TAS Global, part of booking agency The Apartment Service, has partnered with Hickory Global Partners, a leading travel management services company.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool is set to introduce a restaurant charge back scheme for guests.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer Elliot Group has submitted a planning application for a hotel and serviced apartments on the Gateshead waterfront.