Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Quest Apartment Hotels has announced that it has appointed franchise business owners for Quest Wangaratta and Quest Ballarat Station.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Reside Worldwide has appointed Jessica Sharpe as director of sales for the EMEA region.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hilton and Mars Petcare, the world’s largest pet care company, are teaming up “to set a new standard for pet-friendly travel”.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Serviced apartment provider Brera will implement IDeaS G3 RMS in six of its locations.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The Chamberlain Group, a global provider of smart access solutions, has been acquired by private equity funds managed by Blackstone.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Habicus Group, the parent company of serviced apartment agent SilverDoor, has completed the acquisition of The Apartment Service for an undisclosed sum.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a $55.6 million loan for the construction of the Marriott International SpringHill Suites Hotel and Element by Westin Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSwitzerland/Germany: Zurich-based Serviced Apartments Platform AG, which has invested in Acomodeo since 2020, has completed the total acquisition of the online booking platform.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester, which is due to open later this year, has appointed the operator of its central bar and restaurant.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Homelike, an online platform for mid- to long-stay accommodation, has expanded its team in response growing demand for mid-term rentals.