Green initiatives are a fact of life in the 21st century – and are likely to play an even bigger role in the future. There is an increasing awareness of human impact on the environment, and the need for clean sources of power.

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced plans to debut Element Hotels , the stylish eco-incubator brand in Egypt in early 2019. Located in Cairo’s upscale Heliopolis district and slated to be the largest Element Hotel in the Middle East and Africa.

Growthpoint Properties’ Greenfield Industrial Park in Cape Town has been awarded South Africa’s first ever Green Star SA rating for an industrial property.

A press conference marking 60 days to the November launch of the new Menlyn Park Shopping Centre was held today.

EPP (Echo Polska Properties N.V.) and Echo Investment S.A. (“Echo Investment”) are pleased to announce the conclusion of a formal and binding agreement in terms of which they will purchase the 22 Towarowa Street property from Griffin Real Estate (“Griffin”), Poland’s leading real estate fund on which retail development will be undertaken.

Proposed acquisition of investment property co-investment partnership and cautionary announcement.

Jo Malone has become the latest leading international brand to join the stylishly compelling retail, restaurant and leisure mix at Melrose Arch.

There are opportunities for listed property companies in the industrial sector, especially in developing specialised warehousing and distribution centres, say experts.

Central Square at Menlyn Maine opened today in Tshwane, introducing some of SA’s most environmentally-friendly, customer-friendly and innovative shopping experiences.

The South Africa Council of Shopping Centres has awarded its inaugural “Young Achiever Award” to Jason McCormick (37), the MD of McCormick Property Development.