Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans to convert a former Indian restauraunt in Morecambe into an eight-key aparthotel and bar have been submitted to Lancaster City Council.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: ESA chief executive Gerry Lopez is to step down and serve as a senior adviser until March 18.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Choice Hotels International has reached an agreement to acquire the brand and franchise business of WoodSpring Suites, from WoodSpring Hotels Holdings LLC.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer Aimrok Holdings has submitted plans for a 92-key aparthotel on the upper floors of Leicester’s Fenwick building.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Leeds City Council has given planning consent to developer Town Centre Securities for a £20 million mixed-use scheme in George Street.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThailand: InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement with Origin Property Public Company Limited to bring Staybridge Suites to Asia Pacific.

Reading Time: 3 minutesGhana: The Ascott Ltd has secured contracts to manage two properties in Accra, one of Africa’s top cities for investment.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: My Place Hotels has opened a 63-key extended stay property in in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Oakwood Worldwide has announced the appointment of Juliet Howie as director of sales in the EMEA region.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A dual-branded Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites hotel due to open in Manchester next year has made two appointments.