Since then, Montreal, Quebec, Canada has remained our headquarters as we have grown and diversified in various real estate sectors across the world. Jesta first focused on residential, office and industrial assets, before branching out to compelling projects in other verticals requiring significantly more operational oversight such as hospitality and commercial. In just a few years, we tripled our hospitality holding with over 1,200 hotel keys under ownership in Montreal and Toronto. In 2012, we acquired Gare Viger in Montreal, a landmark hotel and railway station built in 1898 located on 6 acres of land. Since then, we have successfully converted the historic buildings a prestigious office space for our tenant, Lightspeed; and have begun construction of a one million square foot mixed use project that comprises hotel, residential, retail and office components. Jesta Group has since acquired several million square feet of development lands throughout the region to ensure a strong pipeline of projects for our growing development company.

Our robust portfolio of high-end residential spaces includes some of Paris’ most historic addresses such as Rue de la Croix-Nivert, Allée de Fontainebleau, Avenue de L’Opéra and Allée Claude Monet. We have also played a significant role in developing some of France’s most celebrated buildings. In 2000, our Faubourg Saint-Martin complex was awarded the First Prize for Architecture at MIPIM, an international property event held in Cannes each March. This award-winning building has since attracted prestigious tenants like the advertising agency BETC Euro RSCG. We continued to diversify our portfolio in France with acquisitions in the leisure and tourism industry. In 2001, we purchased the Centre Parcs resorts in Normandy and Sologne, as well as two condo hotels in Courchevel. Furthermore, we acquired the Palais Stephanie in Cannes, one of only four palaces on the renowned Croisette. We lovingly restored it to its former glory as a luxury hotel, casino, and conference space. Jesta Group now operates it under the JW Marriott banner.

Several notable transactions include the 2003 acquisitions of Red Lion Court, a 120,000 a 128,000-square-foot property on the now-fashionable South Bank of the River Thames; and the 2012 acqusition and redevelopment of the Arndale Shopping Center. Jesta Group also developed a prestigious condominium project named Chelsea Island Appartments, in Chelsea.

Situated on the River Spree, the hotel is a hub of music, fashion, and culture and caters to the dynamic and offbeat energy of the cosmopolitan traveler. In addition, we have also developed a state-of-the-art 688-unit student and serviced apartment complex in Berlin, showcasing our diverse range of real estate offerings.

Our success in these ventures led us to expand into retail property management and investment, acquiring shopping centers such as Southway, Stafford, and Rummel Creek. In recent years, we have continued to expand our footprint in Texas with acquisitions such as Plaza Del Sol, Village West Oaks, Sherman, and Waco Shopping Center. Our partnerships with major retailers and tenants have helped establish us as a leading landlord in the industry. Beyond our strong presence in Texas, we have also made significant investments across the United States, including in Florida where we have added multiple commercial, residential, and hospitality properties to our portfolio, with a focus on Miami Beach.