International
Transwestern Promotes Two to Lead Growth in Southwest, Latin America
Transwestern has been making calculated moves to expand its presence in the U.S. and across the globe over the last few years and the process continues with two promotions that are part of its leadership expansion program announced earlier this month.
Rezidor Signs Four New Hotel Projects, Opens Five New Hotels in 4Q12
The Rezidor Hotel Group announced that the final quarter of 2012 was a successful one, as the Belgium-based group signed four new hotels with more than 1,200 rooms and opened five new ones with 1,100 rooms.
JLL, HSBC Sign Record-Setting Facilities Management Contract
In what reportedly is the largest outsourcing contract of its kind by a financial services firm, Jones Lang LaSalle has been selected by banking giant HSBC as its sole global outsourcing provider of integrated facilities management services.
Digital Realty Acquires Three-Property Data Center Portfolio in Paris for $80M
Digital Realty Trust has acquired a three-property data center portfolio in the Paris area for $80 million. The seller was Bouygues Telecom, France’s third largest telecommunications operator.
Kennedy Wilson Boosts UK Portfolio with $101M Purchase
Kennedy Wilson’s European presence continues to grow at a fast clip with the recent acquisition of a 1.1 million-square-foot commercial real estate portfolio in the U.K.
Ireland’s First DoubleTree by Hilton to Open in February
Hilton Worldwide will introduce the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Ireland with the launching of a new hotel in Dublin, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
Tishman Speyer Snags 575 KSF Office Lease with French Government
Two French government agencies have signed a lease with Tishman Speyer for the entire 575,000-square-foot, 36-story Tour Esplanade office high-rise in the La Defense district just west of Paris.
Sony Auctioning off Tokyo HQ, Part of Global Initiative to Raise Capital
Marking a growing trend among large companies, Sony Corp. is now putting up for sale one of its largest real estate properties.
Sofitel Luxury Hotels to Open New Property in Bali
Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to expand across Southeast Asia with the addition of a new property in Bali, one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.
C&W Finds Site for AS Roma’s Soccer Stadium in Rome
Acting on behalf of A.S. Roma S.p.A., Cushman & Wakefield has completed a mission in Italy, by helping identify a site for the development of a new stadium for a Rome-based soccer team.