International
Indian Residential Market to Shine Stylishly via Swarovski Brand
Gateway Towers I is the latest Indian property to try and dazzle luxury seekers by associating itself with bedazzling brand giant Swarovski.
Starhill Closes on Australian Hotel Portfolio Purchase for A$415M
Starhill, a listed Malaysian REIT, has closed on an A$415 million acquisition of three premier Australian hotel properties: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, Brisbane Marriott Hotel and Melbourne Marriott Hotel.
South African Developer Secures Financing for Retail, Residential projects in Pretoria
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, a Durban-based financial organization, has reportedly provided a Pretoria developer with crucial financing that will be used in the development of two properties.
Stockholm’s Kista Galleria Shopping Center Sells for $700M
Citycon Oyj, a subsidiary of Gazit-Globe Group, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have entered into definitive agreements to acquire the Kista Galleria shopping center in Stockholm from DNB Livsforsikring ASA.
Hong Kong, NYC Close Q3 as Priciest Retail Markets
Hong Kong and New York City kicked off 2012 at the top of the list of the world’s most expensive retail markets. Barring any major developments, it appears the globally-coveted shopping metropolises are going to end the year without a threat to their respective first- and second-place positions, judging by CBRE Group Inc.’s third-quarter MarketView research report.
Dubai Hills Unveils $3B Master-Planned Project in MBR City
Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding have unveiled Dubai Hills, the first project in the Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), the largest joint venture in the region’s real estate sector.
Hines Opens Landmark Project in Milan
International real estate firm Hines has announced the opening of a new 161,400-square-foot public space at its 71-acre master-planned Porta Nuova project in Milan, Italy.
Hilton Worldwide to Open First Dual-Branded Property in France
Hilton Worldwide plans to develop its first dual-branded property in France. Located near Disneyland Paris in Val d’Europe, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton Val d’Europe will also be the first development of its kind in Europe.
Thor Urbana Capital Launches $500M Investment in Mexico
Thor Urbana Capital is launching a major investment project, estimated at around half a billion dollars, across Mexico.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Opens First Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Trinity Investments and Terra Investments have announced the opening of the first Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City.