Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon: International Hospitality Media [IHM] has announced a strategic marketing partnership with Questex Hospitality Group to offer an exclusive package for both of their events to the collective network of operators, advisors and owners.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Sonder has announced Frits van Paasschen, former CEO and president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is joining its board of directors.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands: Yays has signed a long-term lease agreement for 53 serviced apartments at the Koninginnegracht in The Hague.

Reading Time: 2 minutesKenya: Avani Hotels & Resorts has signed Avani Nairobi Suites, the first Avani property in Kenya.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Provident Realty Advisors rebranded a Texas Candlewood Suites as an Extended Stay America property.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Cheval Collection celebrated the reopening of Cheval Gloucester Park, Kensington with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand: Shama Serviced Apartments by ONYX Hospitality Group is doubling its presence in the Thai capital by adding Phrom Phong and Yen Akat to its portfolio in 2020.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Rockwell and FirethornTrust have been granted planning consent for the redevelopment of Quay House in Canary Wharf.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: JLL Capital Markets, on behalf of Akara Partners, has arranged a $57.6 million refinance loan for the Home2Suites by Hilton Chicago River North.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: BridgeStreet was named Best Serviced Apartment Provider at the Business Travel Awards in London, for the second year running.