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.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Marriott is launching a campaign to offer its London Residence Inn guests a programme of events hosted by local influencers.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Azizi Developments has announced the completion and handover of two serviced apartment projects in Dubai’s Al Furjan neighbourhood.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: WoodSpring Hotels has opened WoodSpring Suites Tampa Brandon, a 122-key extended-stay hotel.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Chatham Lodging Trust has announced the acquisition of the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Springfield, Virginia, for $68 million.

Reading Time: 2 minutesPhilippines: Developer Cebu Landmasters has signed a deal with The Ascott Ltd. to build a 153-room lyf property in Cebu City.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The 2017 ASAP awards winners were named last night at a ceremony in London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The TAS Alliance today announced it is the first serviced apartment alliance with 100% of its global membership fully compliant in their local markets’ HSSE regulations.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Westbridge Capital, a private equity management company, has acquired an indirect controlling interest in Seattle-based provider ABODA, Inc.