Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The founder and CEO of Washington state-based apartment rental startup Stay Alfred, Jordan Allen, has confirmed the business is closing down permanently.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: From July 2020, Cheval Collection will brand and operate two properties in the centre of Edinburgh as part of its long-term vision for the UK and international growth.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London serviced apartment operator The Residence has added The Residence Tower Hill to its portfolio.

Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: With the International Hotel Investment Forum postponed until 2021, organiser Questex has launched In Sync, a two-day online event.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Plans for a £23 million aparthotel have been recommended for refusal by officials in Belfast City Council due to a lack of wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans to transform a disused Chester pub into serviced apartments have been given planning consent by the local authority.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia: Ascott’s pipeline of new property openings in India will be slowed due to the impact of Covid-19, according to regional GM Vincent Miccolis.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Extended Stay America has launched the STAY Confident initiative to focus on “the health, safety, and comfort of its guests”.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: Oakwood will concentrate solely on growing and managing its hospitality portfolio, exiting its agency business.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: LABS Collective has announced a new programme to promote safe social distancing and increase hygiene standards across its STAY and LABS brands.