Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Cycas Hospitality has introduced the national living wage for all full-time UK employees irrespective of age.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Roomzzz Aparthotels has been granted planning permission for a 74-unit property on Clavering Place in Newcastle city centre.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Serviced apartment agency Citybase has announced investment and recruitment to its B2B sales team.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Omniyat Group says it will have more than 2,000 hotel rooms and serviced apartments in its portfolio by 2020.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Halston Aparthotel in Carlisle is set to submit plans for a major expansion.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKSA: Dur Hospitality has announced plans to develop Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott properties in the city of Yanbu.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore: Oakwood Asia Pacific has appointed Sharon Seong as GM of the first Oakwood Studios property, which will open in November 2016.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIreland: Dublin-based operator Staycity has revamped its website and announced two director appointments.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: BridgeStreet Global Hospitality has appointed Greg Kavanagh as regional VP of sales operations.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Oakwood Worldwide has been recognised and awarded for its corporate social responsibility programme.