Reading Time: 2 minutesThailand: Oakwood Asia Pacific has signed a deal with with Bangkok-based developer VMPC Co to manage Oakwood Hotel & Residence Sri Racha.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb is reportedly close to launching a service that will match guests with quality-inspected home and apartment rentals.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: An aparthotel on a prominent site in Liverpool city centre is on the verge of securing planning consent.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Staybridge Suites properties will receive “a light touch design update” for all guest rooms and public spaces.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: TripAdvisor has announced its annual excellence awards, with Oaks Hotels & Resorts earning 20 across it portfolio.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The latest Homewood Suites by Hilton extended stay hotel has opened in Saratoga Springs, New York State.

Reading Time: < 1 minutePhilippines: Developer Double Dragon has appointed Ascott to operate serviced apartments in the Manila suburb of Pasay City.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalaysia: BBCC Development Sdn Bhd will launch the second block of serviced apartments at Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) in Q3 2017.