Jones Lang LaSalle Launches Mexico Resort Development and Consulting Solutions Group
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Jones Lang LaSalle Launches Mexico Resort Development and Consulting Solutions Group
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - Mexico - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-03-22
Development industry veteran Gilberto Riojas joins Jones Lang LaSalle to lead the unit
Jones Lang LaSalle announced today the expansion of its Mexico operations with a new division. The Resort Development and Consulting Solutions Group (RDG) will initially serve the Mexican market with future expansion into Latin America.
The RDG offers a comprehensive range of consultative services, including design, funding, development, project management. In addition, the group offers Jones Lang LaSalle’s full menu of real estate services, including tenant and landlord representation, energy and sustainability, Investment sales and acquisitions, valuation advisory and property management, all focused on the specific needs of the resort and hospitality business.
“The Resort Development and Consulting Solutions Group is a ground-breaking new sector in the resort industry,” said Hector Klerian, Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Mexico. “With this expansion, Jones Lang LaSalle is better positioned to serve local clients on resort hospitality projects with a dedicated team of industry leaders.”
The firm has retained industry veteran Gilberto Riojas to lead the efforts of RDG. Gilberto holds a bachelors degree from the School of Architecture at the Universidad Anahuac, and a masters in Business Administration from the IPADE business school. Gilberto brings more than 25 years of real estate experience to Jones Lang LaSalle with a proven track record in residential, office and resort projects throughout Mexico.
“The resort industry in Mexico has enormous growth potential,” said Pedro Azcue, CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Mexico. “As Mexico tourism gains momentum throughout 2011 the firm’s Resort Development and Consulting Solutions Group will strengthen our existing hospitality leadership position throughout Mexico. Gilberto will lead the practice with resort and hospitality that will further support our client’s strategic growth initiatives in the resort industry.”
Jones Lang LaSalle has operated in Mexico for the past 28 years, with a regional headquarters office in Mexico City and additional offices in Monterrey and Tijuana. The firm’s service offerings in Mexico include: Tenant and Landlord Representation, Consulting, Energy and Sustainability, Investment Sales and Acquisitions, Retail, Hotels, and Valuation Advisory. In 2010, the firm completed over $60 million in transactions in Mexico. For more information please visit: Jones Lang LaSalle's Mexico Website
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2010 global revenue of more than $2.9 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from more than 1000 locations worldwide, including 185 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $41 billion of assets under management.
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