International
Abu Dhabi Mixed-Use Development Completed
Leading Middle East luxury developer DAMAC Properties has announced completing its first Abu Dhabi development: the mixed-use luxury property Marina Bay.
Four Seasons to Celebrate Opening of Flagship Hotel in Toronto
On October 5, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will celebrate a homecoming of sorts with the opening of a landmark 259-room hotel in Toronto, the multicultural metropolis where the company was founded more than 50 years ago.
Luxurious Jazz Lounge Opens in Qatar’s First St. Regis Hotel
The St. Regis Hotel & Resorts has announced October 4th as the official opening date of Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha, a luxurious jazz lounge in Qatar’s first-ever St. Regis hotel.
Panama to Get First W Hotel, Part of 50-floor Evolution Tower Development
Panama is set to be the next location to appear on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s roster after the company only recently announced the fact that the W Panama will be part of the Evolution Tower, a new mixed-use development set to take shape in the city’s financial district.
Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, Opens, Becomes Year’s Biggest Hotel to Launch
tarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of he first phase of the Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, the largest hotel in Starwood’s global portfolio, as well as the largest hotel in Macao.
Hilton Worldwide Continues South American Expansion with New Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman
Hilton Worldwide recently announced the signing of a multi-year management agreement to operate a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina.
Basingstoke Retail Center Festival Place is Acquired by TIAA-CREF
TIAA-CREF has recently announced the purchase of a massive retail property in England from privately owned property group Grosvenor.
Tianjin Eco-city to Emerge as a Blueprint for China’s Future Urbanization Efforts
Companies and residents have started moving into the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city, a joint Chinese-Singaporean project located 150 km southeast of Beijing.
Taubman TBCL’s First Foray Into the Chinese Market
Taubman TCBL and Beijing Wangfujing Department Store Co. Ltd are teaming up for a joint venture that will own a majority stake and manage an upcoming retail development in Xi’an, China.
$109M Mall Redevelopment in Johannesburg, South Africa
Hyprop Investments Ltd, a leading specialist retail property fund in Africa, announced work commencing on the R920 million (or $109.5 million) extension and redevelopment of Rosebank Mall.