Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A dual-branded 147-suite Residence Inn and 114-room Fairfield hotel has opened in San Jose, California.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Apartment Service is conducting the surveys which will form the basis of the research for the 2020/21 Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report (GSAIR).

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: London-based provider thesqua.re has been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility – Bespoke Solutions for the 2019 APAC EMMAs.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: In a move designed to strengthen its business travel offer, Airbnb has acquired extended stay accommodation platform Urbandoor, for an undisclosed sum.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: NexGen Hotels has broken ground on a 96-key TownePlace Suites in Waukegan, Illinois.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong: Crane Capital has bought a serviced apartment block at 111 High Street in Hong Kong for HK$420 million ($54 million).

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London provider Thesqua.re has added managed units in four buildings across the UK capital.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: In a bid to gain better brand recognition with customers, guests and employees all PREM Group properties will now be promoted under the new PREM Hospitality brand.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Aparthotels Adagio has appointed Alex van Pelt to focus on expanding its UK and Ireland portfolio.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Quest Apartment Hotels is partnering with developer Pellicano to build a mixed-use property in Preston, part of Melbourne’s northern suburbs.