Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Cotels has marked the launch of its 7Zero1 brand by burying a time capsule, filled with 2017 Milton Keynes memorabilia.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The latest report from The Highland Group shows strong performance across the US extended stay sector.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Room rates are rising across the US extended stay sector due to demand outstripping supply, according to research from STR.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Work has started on a 71-unit aparthotel on Southampton’s Queens Terrace.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Azizi Developments has announced the completion and delivery of its Azizi Royal Bay project, which is located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Marriott has announced the opening of Residence Inn London – London Bridge, the first property in the UK capital for the extended-stay brand.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Quest Apartment Hotels has opened one property in Brisbane, and broken ground on another.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Prestige Apartments will take over the management and bookings of The Apartments’ London portfolio from September 1st.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Google has added vacation rental property listings to its hotel search feature in European cities.

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Accor and developer Bouygues Immobilier have created a 50/50 joint venture to accelerate the growth of Nextdoor in France and Europe.