Regions International
W Hotels Debuts in Europe with W Istanbul
May 6, 2008

W Hotels Worldwide will mark its entry into Europe today with the grand opening of W Istanbul. Owned by Akaretler Otel Isletmeciligi ve Turizm A.S., W Istanbul features 134  guest rooms, including 26 suites, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market restaurant, and a signature spa. Located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul the property is in close proximity to the Bosphorus Strait and Nisantasi, the SoHo of Istanbul. The project complex in which W Istanbul is located also includes a retail component.



 
Recent International Headlines
Hill Wins Contract for $1.6B Abu Dhabi Project
July 08, 2008
New Jersey-based Hill International has been awarded a contract by Sorouh Real Estate PJSC of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to handle project management for Gateway Towers 3 through 8 at the firm's Shams Abu Dhabi development.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Sold Ducat Place II in Moscow for $185M
July 08, 2008
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe L.L.P. said today that its Russia Practice team closed a $185 million sale of an office building in Moscow known as Ducat Place II, for its client London & Regional Properties.
Orient-Express Hotels, The Related Group to Form Partnership to Develop Hotels, Residences
July 08, 2008
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. has signed a letter of intent to establish a 50/50 strategic partnership with The Related Group to develop hotels and residences in South Beach Miami, Cartagena, Colombia, and Panama City, Panama, the companies said today.
Wyndham Brand to Expand in China With Shanghai Hotel
July 08, 2008
Wyndham Hotel Group International plans to expand the Wyndham brand in China with the construction of a 337-room, 15-story luxury hotel in Shanghai.
Pair of Canadian REITs Ink $80M Deal
July 07, 2008
Toronto-based Whiterock REIT and Leben REIT of Calgary have agreed that Leben will sell to Whiterock a portfolio consisting of eight of Leben’s nine properties for approximately $80 million.