Despite US housing woes Canadian real estate remains upbeat
Leading real estate experts are predicting the US commercial real estate market will slow in 2008 and follow a similar pattern as the current residential market. However, according to the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate(R) 2008 report, released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), their Canadian counterparts are much more upbeat. ...more

The Reciprocal Value of City Development - By David Bone
Major developments in the Fort Worth area are drawing new patrons to the office, retail, and lodging markets, breathing new life into the city 'where the west begins.' ...more

IHG announces agreement to create 20 new Express by Holiday Inn Hotels in Spain
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Express by Holiday brand, has announced the signing of a 20-hotel franchise agreement with the British investment group Zinnia Hotels Properties Holdings. ...more

Mövenpick Resort & Thalasso Crete to Open in April 2008
In November 2006 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the takeover of the 40,000 sqm Candia Maris holiday resort on Crete. After a period of extensive modernisation and expansion during the winter months last year and this year, the new 5-star Mövenpick Resort & Thalasso Crete is ready to open on schedule in April 2008. ...more

New Orleans Developers Announce Plans for The Royal Cosmopolitan, Louisiana's First Condominium Hote
Multi-Million Dollar Project Creates Over 600 New Jobs in New Orleans Post Katrina - Sheila C. Johnson's Salamander Hospitality Named Management Company for New Luxury Property in French Quarter ...more

The M Resort, Spa and Casino Chairman & CEO Anthony A. Marnell, III Unveiled Plans for New Local Las Vegas Resort Destination
M Resort, Spa and Casino will be located on approximately 80 acres of land at the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. ...more

Grupo Posadas Unveils Latest Argentinean Property
Caesar Park Silver Buenos Aires - Obelisk, scheduled to open in January 2008. ...more

MGM MIRAGE and Mubadala Development Company Announce Plans to Develop Multi-Billion Dollar MGM Grand Abu Dhabi
Iconic mixed-use development to be first project of strategic partnership ...more

Cambria Suites Hotel Planned for Fort Myers, Florida
The Fort Myers property, part of the upscale Cambria Suites brand franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) , will be owned by developer Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC of Stoughton, Massachusetts. As of September 30, 2007, 59 Cambria Suites hotels were under contract in 26 states nationwide and in Canada. ...more

Hotel Nikko Shanghai to Open in March 2009
Nikko Hotels International announced plans to continue its expansion in China with a five-star luxury hotel being built in Shanghai, scheduled to open in March 2009. ...more

Winport Developments, Inc. to Develop 25 Choice Brand Extended Stay Hotels in Canada By 2010
Companies Team Up To Target Largely Untapped Canadian Market For Mid-Scale and Economy Extended Stay Properties ...more

Mandarin Oriental To Open Luxury Resort And Residences In Marbella
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxurious resort and branded Residences at Mandarin Oriental currently under development in the exclusive enclave of Marbella, which will open in 2010. ...more

Second ELEMENT Hotel coming to the Washington Metropolitan Area
Today, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), announced an agreement with an affiliate of The Buccini/Pollin Group, to open the second ELEMENT hotel in the Washington Metropolitan Area at the Dulles Parkway Center in Dulles, VA in February of 2010. ...more

Holiday Inn Announces Worldwide Brand Re-Launch
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced a worldwide relaunch of the Holiday Inn brand family, comprised of Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. ...more

Viceroy To Anchor Resorts In Europe, Middle East
Luxury hotel brand enters into definitive term agreements for projects in Switzerland and Oman ...more

Great Wolf Lodge in Texas Announces Expansion Project
Family Indoor Waterpark Resort to Increase Number of Suites and Conference Space ...more

Playa Hotels & Resorts, S.L. Acquires the Occidental Allegro Punta Cana Resort
Resort to be Renamed and Branded the Sunscape Punta Cana Dominican Republic ...more

Embassy Suites Hotels Expands Portfolio in Southern California with First Property in Santa Clarita Valley
156-Suite Hotel in Valencia Portrays Features of Upscale Brand's New Prototype Design ...more

Hilton Hotels Corporation to Manage Hilton Niseko Village, Japan
Hilton Niseko Village Will Offer a Premium Ski and Golf Resort for All Seasons in Hokkaido's Famous Niseko Area from July 2008 ...more

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