Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Newcastle City Council has approved plans for a dual branded Marriott project which will include a 96-key Residence Inn.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: The Ascott Limited has appointed Sophia Berriane as director of marketing for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Catalyst Capital has formed a £500 million joint venture with Hero Enterprise of India to develop a range of hospitality assets, including serviced apartments.

Reading Time: 1 minuteUK: Fraser Suites Edinburgh has undergone a full refurbishment to mark its 10th year of trading.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: The InterContinental Residence Suites in Dubai’s Festival City has completed multi-million dollar refurbishment which includes the addition of 52 units.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Furnished Quarters has received a Plus Partner Award, in recognition of its collaboration with Plus Relocation to deliver global mobility solutions.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Mansley Group has partnered with Criton and Inspire Loyalty to enhance guest engagement and loyalty with a guest app for all its properties.

Reading Time: 2 minutesHong Kong: Weave co-living is buying the 23-storey Largos Residences serviced apartment development in the Sheung Wan neighbourhood.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: My Place Hotels has partnered with Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST).

Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Serviced apartment operator Yays is hosting its first recruitment event in Amsterdam, ahead of the opening of the Yays Entrepothaven property.