JLL has announced the appointment of Patrick Saade as Head of the JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group, Global Hotels Desk. Saade joins the global Hotels and Hospitality leadership team, including William Duffey in EMEA, Nihat Ercan in Asia Pacific, and Kevin Davis in the Americas.
The Global Hotels Desk specialises in coordinating international capital by connecting interested investors with Hotels and Hospitality assets and portfolios for sale. This dedicated team serves as a liaison between offshore investors and the global market, ensuring a seamless process for sourcing, pitching and selling hotel deals. With a strong emphasis on building and maintaining relationships, the Global Hotels Desk advisory team operates in more than ten markets, matching investment opportunities with the right capital to facilitate successful transactions.
Richard Bloxam, Global CEO of Capital Markets, said JLL has been the market leader in global hotel transactions.
“Together, our teams worldwide have advised on more than $170 billion in hotel transactions since the inception of the group in 1999. The appointment of Patrick Saade to lead our Global Hotels Desk reflects his exceptional contribution and contacts, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to connecting clients with capital."
Saade said throughout his 13 years with JLL's Hotels and Hospitality Group, he was proud to have witnessed first-hand the team's unwavering commitment to being the leading advisor in hotels and hospitality real estate.
“The future of the hospitality sector looks bright, with investors actively seeking dynamic opportunities. With our global reach, connectivity and experience, our team is committed to shaping the future of real estate and delivering exceptional results for our clients," said Saade.
