Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Colliers International says 10,000 additional serviced apartment units are needed to fulfill projected demand in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Recent research from Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels & Hospitality team points to a significant rise in serviced apartment development and investment in London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A joint venture between developers Union Hanover Securities and Southern Grove has gained planning permission for a 217-bed four-star extended stay hotel for Urban Villa.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has launched three industry awards at its conference held this week.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Serviced apartment operator Marlin has launched its Marlin@Your Service concierge product.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSaudi Arabia: IHG has signed a 15-year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for a Staybridge Suites property in Jeddah.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Quest Apartments has appointed Goldman Sachs to find an institutional partner, to buy five of its serviced apartment schemes plus its future projects.

Reading Time: 2 minutesChina: Ascott has signed four management contracts and opened two properties in China, and is on track to achieve 12,000 units in the country by 2015.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Prestige’s Pudsey Bear Serviced Apartment Challenge day for Children in Need has raised £750 so far.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Furnished Quarters, a provider of apartments in New York City and Boston, has expanded its sales and executive teams.