Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London serviced apartment provider thesqua.re has launched new units in locations including Belgravia, Mayfair, Marylebone, Richmond and Kensington.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK:Manchester’s Gateway House – also known as the ‘Lazy S’ – has opened today as a Staycity Aparthotel, creating 50 new jobs.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Staybridge Suites Newcastle is opening its doors to startups participating in the city’s Startup Week (May 15 to 19).

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The Ascott Limited has acquired a prime property on New York’s Fifth Avenue for conversion to a Citadines aparthotel.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Latest STR/ASAP research confirms strong Q1 occupancy for the UK serviced apartment sector although the outlook remains mixed.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: BridgeStreet Global Hospitality has announced that Rentals United members will now be able to list their apartments, homes and other properties on BridgeStreet.com.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Furnished Quarters has appointed Amy Scherer-Ramskill as regional director of business development.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Economy extended stay hotel operator My Place will open its first Illinois location in North Aurora.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Extended stay operator Oaks Hotels & Resorts has launched its first airline loyalty programme partnership, joining Air New Zealand’s Airpoints programme.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: SACO Property Group, the development arm of SACO The Serviced Apartment Company, has acquired its ninth site as part of the expansion of its Locke concept.