UN Tourism has taken a significant step toward modernising how the sector is tracked within the global economy. During the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, new standards were backed to better measure tourism's role in international trade and environmental sustainability. The move aims to provide governments and businesses with reliable, comparable data to guide future economic policy and green reporting.
EQT Real Estate has acquired a nine-building industrial portfolio in Southern New Jersey through its Logistics Value Fund VI. The 2 million square foot acquisition is situated along the vital I-95/I-295 corridor, providing access to over 130 million consumers. The firm plans to modernise the assets through targeted capital improvements and leasing initiatives to meet the high demand for infill logistics space in the Northeast.
Prologis and GIC have established a $1.6 billion joint venture to develop build-to-suit logistics facilities across the United States. The partnership starts with a 4.1 million square foot portfolio and aims to meet rising demand for custom distribution centres. By combining GIC's institutional capital with the development expertise of Prologis, the venture targets long-term growth in the North American industrial sector.
OpenAI has secured a significant long-term lease for the entire 350-380 Ellis office campus in Mountain View. The deal involves a 450,000 square foot Class A property owned by KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. and TMG Partners. Following a major renovation to modernise the five-building site, the AI giant will move into the heart of Silicon Valley to support its rapid growth and operational scaling.
Marriott International is expanding its midscale presence in Europe through the debut of its Series by Marriott brand. The launch involves 11 new projects across the United Kingdom and Italy in partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group and Amapa Group. This move follows the global introduction of the collection brand in 2025. The new properties will focus on providing reliable and locally inspired accommodation for modern travellers.
SLP has officially broken ground on SLP Park Tien Du, a major ready-built factory development in Bac Ninh province. This project marks the eighth venture for the industrial developer in Vietnam. Situated within the Dai Dong Hoan Son Industrial Park, the facility will provide over 74,000 square metres of Grade-A space. The development is designed to meet growing demand for operational-ready infrastructure amongst global manufacturers.
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