Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a phased approach to easing Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which could see some hospitality businesses open in July if certain targets are met.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Magnuson Hotels has launched an extended stay brand, with its first properties in Texas and Ohio.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Aparthotel operator Domio has unveiled its Domio Difference cleaning program.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Furnished apartment provider Zeus Living has raised about $15 million in equity and debt.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Extended Stay America has opened its latest property, in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS and UK: AKA serviced residences have introduced a number of new initiatives to help prepare for business post-pandemic.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The 126-room Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre could be expanded to occupy two more floors, under proposals from the property’s owner.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark: NREP, the owner of the Noli Studios serviced apartment brand, has welcomed Novo Holdings as a minority shareholder.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Frasers Property Management has a selection of serviced apartments to its national portfolio of residential properties for rent.

Reading Time: 2 minutesN. Ireland: The pre-let of a 175-bed aparthotel on Queen Street in Belfast has been signed by room2 hometels, backed by the Lamington Group.