Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Cycas Hospitality has strengthened its teams in London, Amsterdam and France with six senior appointments, including the creation of two new job roles.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Nearly a third of corporate travel buyers increased their use of serviced apartment suppliers in 2018, up from the 20 per cent recorded this time last year.

Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Amsterdam-based serviced apartment investor and operator Yays has announced an ambitious European growth plan, with a mission to grow to 2000 units by 2023.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer David Bellis is planning to open gin-themed serviced apartments above a new restaurant and bar on the High Street in the Welsh capital.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Washington DC-based real estate investment firm Excel Group has acquired the 96-key Residence Inn Wilmington Downtown.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: Staycity will open a 50-unit building in Chancery Lane, Dublin 8, on December 3.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans to refurbish a Holiday Inn property and add a 75-key Staybridge Suites hotel have been approved by Cardiff council.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndia: Olive Serviced Apartments has boosted its portfolio across major Indian cities to more than 500 units.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: A dual branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel is set to open next month in Moline, Illinois.

Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Zoku has announced the signing of new properties in Copenhagen and Vienna, both of which will open in 2020.