News & Insights
Latest news, thoughts and points of view from Libra Group and its worldwide subsidiaries
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Lomar Corporation acquires Allocean and its entire fleet
Lomar Corporation announced the acquisition of the entire fleet of vessels owned by London-based Allocean group. The fleet of 26 modern ships comprises bulk carriers, container ships, liquid petroleum gas tankers...
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White Barn Inn achieves multiple stars in first Forbes Travel Awards
The Forbes Travel Guide, formerly the Mobil Travel Guide, has honored Maine's Relais and Châteaux White Barn Inn with multiple star ratings for its hotel, spa and restaurant. The hotel and spa each received four stars while the White Barn Restaurant is one of only 21 in the USA to have received five star status. The White Barn Inn provides the USA's only...
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Panama’s Plaza Agora Transistmica Joined the Portfolio
FCA Group has acquired the Plaza Agora Transistmica and Plaza Agora Chanis business centres in Panama City to its commercial property portfolio. These two strategic investments strengthen FCA’s offering to large companies looking for a major single-site corporate facility...
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Eight new rooms including flagship suite signal summer at Santorini Grace
Grace Hotels unveils what it believes to be the largest hotel suite on Santorini’s Caldera and a further seven new rooms at luxury boutique hotel Grace Santorini – just in time for the summer peak season. A new infinity pool with stunning aerial views has also been added. This sister hotel to the award-winning Mykonos Grace, now comprises a total of 17 distinguished rooms...
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Libra Group Appoints John Negroponte as Senior Advisor to Libra Board of Directors
In July 2009 Hon. John Negroponte, formerly US Deputy Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence and Ambassador to the United Nations was appointed as Senior Advisor to the Libra Board of Directors...
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National Geographic Channels International Co-Produces First Ascent With Shankly Productions
National Geographic Channels International has announced the co-production of the six-part series First Ascent with Shankly Productions. Filmed in HD, each of the 30-minute episodes will follow top-level adventure athletes as they attempt some of the most daring...
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LCI Orders 20 Bombardier CSeries Jetliners
Lease Corporation International (LCI) announced today that it has signed a firm agreement with Bombardier Aerospace for the purchase of three CS100 and 17 CS300 jetliners. LCI, which also took options on a further 20 CSeries aircraft, is a...
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LCI purchases new Airbus and Boeing aircraft
LCI has purchased 12 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft to enhance its fleet. The latest additions to the portfolio comprise 11 Airbus A330-300s and a further Boeing 777-300. The fleet has been increasing rapidly in recent months and this further acquisition boosts LCI’s reputation for swift transaction management and asset finance capability along with its standing in...
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Belgravia Land & Development Presents Optima Business Park in Argentina
Optima Business Park has been debuted by Belgravia Land & Development, the property investment division of First South American Investments. Located on the Autopista de Sol, Vicente López...
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Bangkok Real Estate
The recent launch of Belgravia Residences, the latest prestigious residential property in Bangkok offers an excellent combination of a prime location in downtown Bangkok, spacious grand living in an exclusive, private enclave of only 48 units and...
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Grace Hotels Opens Grace Santorini
The latest destination for award-winning Grace Hotels Group is the romantic Mediterranean island of Santorini. Grace Santorini is the latest hotel to be opened by the Mediterranean's newest exclusive boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels...
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LCI Expands Asia-Pacific Presence
Lease Corporation International (LCI) has announced the opening of a Singapore office through the formation of a new Singapore based aircraft lessor. Singapore Commercial Leasing Pte Ltd will represent LCI and support its business development in...
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US Hotels Announces Acquisition Of Windham Hill Inn In Southern Vermont
US Hotels, an exclusive privately owned group of hotels providing select accommodation, cuisine, and service, has announced the acquisition of Windham Hill Inn, an intimate and charming country inn set on 160 private acres in West Townsend, Vermont. The 21-room inn, which first opened in 1962, joins U.S. Hotels' collection of hotels and restaurants in New...
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Further units at landmark buildings Torre Global and Ph Plaza 54, acquired
Following the official opening of its headquarters in September in Panama City’s prestigious Torre Global, FCA Group has now completed its third acquisition in this landmark property. Current holdings include units on the 39th and 13th floors...
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$1bn Aircraft Fleet Sale Triggers Acquisition Program for LCI
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the global aircraft leasing company, has today announced a fleet renewal program and has committed to acquire new aircraft worth around $750 million at list prices...
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Grace Mykonos, European Hotel Design Awards
The newly opened Grace Mykonos Hotel (www.mykonosgrace.com) has won a prestigious Hotel Design of the Year Award at this year's European Hotel Design Awards at a ceremony held in London's InterContinental Park Lane Hotel. The luxury boutique hotel...
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New division breaks into renewable energy with Solar Parks
Libra Group has entered the renewable energy sector with the foundation of a new company, EuroEnergy. Established to increase the contribution of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) to the traditional energy mix...
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LCI fleet reaches 20 with second Boeing 737-800 lease to Hong Kong Express
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the global aircraft leasing company, has today concluded an agreement for the lease of the second of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Hong Kong Express Airways. The aircraft represent the first deliveries of new Boeing aircraft...
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First Oriental Announces Koh Samui Luxury Development
A new luxury resort has been launched for the beautiful island in Koh Samui, Thailand. The hotel and residences are being developed by Proud Resorts Koh Samui Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Libra Group’s real estate and hospitality investment specialists...
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Belgravia Residences: a luxurious new development for Bangkok from First Oriental
First Oriental, Libra Group’s specialist real estate and hospitality development company for Southeast Asia, is set to bring an exclusive development of 48 luxury residences to a prime location in downtown Bangkok...
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Libra launches FCA Group: Real estate investment for Central and North America
Libra Group, the privately owned international business group, has launched FCA Group, a new real estate investment subsidiary covering Central and North America. The company will undertake strategic investment in commercial and residential real estate throughout the regions with...
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Libra Group Creates FSA, South American Investment Subsidiary
Recognising the investment opportunities present across South American continent, Libra Group has created a specialist regional investment company, First South American (FSA) based in Buenos Aires, Argentina...
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Libra Group Enters Hospitality Sector
Libra Group has entered the hotel and hospitality sector with the acquisition of a collection of hotels, restaurants and banqueting facilities as well as an exclusive marina in New England's Kennebunkport resort...
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Libra establishes Lease Corporation International
Libra Group announced its entry into the aviation leasing market with the creation of a new operating subsidiary, Lease Corporation International. The new Dublin-based company is currently investing in a mixed fleet...
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Libra Group Creates First Oriental
Libra Group has created First Oriental, a specialist real estate investment and development company for Southeast Asia. It represents Libra’s first foray into residential real estate in the region, beginning with the...
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A maritime legacy brings into being a new international business group, with a focus on diversity and foundation in family values
Libra Group was created in 2003 and represents the diversification of the Logothetis family business that for the preceding 25 years had been focused primarily on shipping. Between 1976 and 1994...
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