Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Prime minister Boris Johnson is reportedly set to announce hotels and bed and breakfasts can reopen on July 4 along with pubs, restaurants and hairdressers.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIreland: A High Court dispute over a planned seven-storey aparthotel development in James’s Street, Dublin has been resolved through mediation.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Synergy Global Housing has unveiled its SynergyCares initiative, aimed to reinforce the duty of care policies and procedures for guests, staff, clients and business partners.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: The Ascott Limited has secured contracts for 25 new properties with more 5,400 units across 19 cities in the first five months of the year.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New York-based apartment-hotel hospitality company Domio has announced it has appointed Brian Quinn as its first-ever chief development officer.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Belfast-based Dream Apartments has launched Dream Worldwide, a booking service designed to give corporate travellers “a home from home global experience without the hassle”.

Reading Time: 2 minutesFinland: Helsinki-based hospitality startup Bob W has announced it has raised €4 million in a seed round led by early-stage venture capital firm byFounders.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: New research from Savills shows that serviced apartments’ resilience during the Covid-19 crisis in Europe is “shining a light on the sector”.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Quest Apartment Hotels has launched On the Road Again, a campaign aimed to inspire Australians to make the most of their domestic travel liberties.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: A Home2 Suites by Hilton extended stay hotel has opened in downtown Williston, Vermont.