Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Locale, an Austin-based aparthotel brand has secured $2.5 million in seed round funding led by Amplo and Susa Ventures.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: More than 130 hospitality leaders gathered in New York last week for a vibrant and thought-provoking Serviced Apartnent Summit Americas.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore: Frasers Hospitality has officially opened Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: WoodSpring Suites has opened a 122-key extended stay hotel in Portland’s Gresham neighbourhood.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans for a Locke aparthotel at the Eddington development in Cambridge have been recommended for approval.

Reading Time: 2 minutesTurkey: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a second hotel in Istanbul, which will feature serviced apartments and branded residences.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: IHG has signed franchise agreements with developer SRG Holding.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBelgium: Brussels-based operator BBF has opened its B-Square apartments in the Brussels Canal district.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: BridgeStreet has appointed Kamal Advani as CEO to succeed Sean Worker, who will be leaving to pursue other interests.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: The Ascott Limited has signed contracts to manage 14 properties with more than 2,000 units across eight countries.