Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Extended Stay America set June 8 as the date for a shareholder vote on its $6 billion acquisition by a 50/50 joint venture between Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: edyn has signed a lease for Grosvenor’s 60,000 square foot serviced apartment development at the 10-storey 39 Paradise Street building in Liverpool.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: A development of residential and serviced apartments could be built on the site of Weston-super-Mare’s former Royal Pier Hotel.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Eloic Montagnier has been appointed general manager of The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester which is due to launch later this year.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustria: Zoku has announced the opening date of its latest property and launched a subscription service.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hilton has unveiled a brand refresh for its Homewood Suites extended stay brand.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 60,000 sq ft of serviced apartment space will be located at 39 Paradise Street and will open a 10-floor space to guests in the

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIreland: Dublin serviced apartment operator ADOOR has promoted Edwina O’Connor to general manager.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: AKA has launched a club for users of its three New York City properties.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Flying Butler Apartments has launched its Reading Central apartment building in, following an extensive refurbishment project.