While EU hurts, hotel transactions soar
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David Eisen
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According to Jones Lang LaSalle, hotel deals soared in the first quarter, with sales volume reaching $5 billion for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, up 45 percent from last year, The Wall Street Journal reports. While volume is expected to slow in the second half of the year, the total for 2013 is still expected to exceed the $11 billion in 2012. View
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Larry Silverstein lures Four Seasons to Lower Manhattan
By:
David Eisen
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Big-shot developer Larry Silverstein looks like he has convinced Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to set up shop in Lower Manhattan. This according to the Jewish Business News, which reports that Silverstein Properties is proceeding with its project to build a 926-foot skyscraper at 30 Park Place in Lower Manhattan, complete with a 185-room Four Seasons Hotel. View
Privately financed convention center planned for Miami
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Elliott Mest
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