Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Jumeirah Group has announced that Derek Picot is leaving the company after 11 years’ service.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Oakwood Worldwide has launched its Oakwood Great Tower Street property.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers has announced the shortlist for its 2014 awards.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hilton is to open a 102-unit Home2 Suites property at 115 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Staycity, City Marque and Apple Apartments are the latest companies to add their names to the industry definitions charter announced at Serviced Apartment Summit.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: The Ascott has doubled its target of serviced apartment units under management.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Quest Serviced Apartments has opened a new development in Woolloongabba – one of Brisbane’s largest business hubs outside of its CBD.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Buroj Property Development plans to develop 10 serviced apartments projects across Dubai by the end of 2015.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndia: The Ascott has won a contract to manage a 174-unit serviced residence in Gurgaon, near New Delhi.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Go Native has been appointed to operate four London serviced apartment buildings, totalling 461 units.