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The Exit of Apollo & Return of KSL at $3B: Market Timing, Private Club Valuations and the Layers Behind the Invited Sale
Coto De Caza Country Club, 4.000 acre Private Master Planned Golf Community. Note that this club and one other in SoCA were the only 2 clubs carved out from the sale. They were sold to a Singapore based private ownership group. KSL management company will manage the courses. Two courses available within the club. WEBSITE Having spent most of my career in golf resort development, I also experienced this product firsthand as an Invited club member. Because of this, I viewed t


The Paradox of Luxury: Why New CA Multi-Million Dollar High-rise living Is Thriving Amidst The "Affordable" Crisis
Recently advising investors about the California real estate market, an enlightening point was made. Yes, the housing crisis is undeniable in CA. The need for affordable housing is dire, dominating headlines and political discourse, LA showcases this need around each corner. Yet beneath this crisis, a new wave of ultra-luxury high-rise development is coming to Orange County, CA. The demolition of a historic theatre, next to the famed Fashion Island Mall and Town Center, will


Affluent Private Members Club VS. Niche Private Social Club, Let's Understand The Difference and The Controversy...
My trip to Las Vegas last weekend was that familiar, high-octane blend of work and play. After spending 28 years in Las Vegas residency, I still move the same way. We continue to consult with our luxury hospitality and residential partners, but this trip I took time to research the newest private club coming to the Las Vegas strip, "Zero-Bond" at the Wynn. If it is apart of the Wynn group, we will expect nothing less than "Fabulous". With a waiting list in place, the club wi


Architect of Icons: Kassie Smith on the Future of Luxury, Investment, and Global Influence
Issuu Reader For nearly three decades, Kassie Smith , Founder & CEO of KS Global , has shaped some of the world’s most iconic luxury destinations – spanning resorts, branded residences, mixed-use master plans, and transformational hospitality developments across global markets. Renowned for her ability to fuse vision, strategy, and cultural nuance, Kassie brings a rare combination of creative leadership and investment intelligence to every project she touches. This year, she


World Luxury Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Lounge" Event Recap Featured Speaker Kassie Smith - 12.15.25
WLCC once again brought together global luxury leaders for an exceptional edition of the Virtual Networking Event – The Leadership Lounge .This curated gathering united founders, CEOs, developers, strategists, architects, hoteliers, and investors from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America – reinforcing WLCC’s role as the private circle where the next chapter of luxury is shaped. At the center of this month’s edition was a powerful conversation with Kassie S


High-Tech Foundations, High-Touch Futures: The Blueprint for New Luxury Hospitality
KSG attended the International Luxury Hotel Association INSPIRE 2025 event in Las Vegas. It was an extremely informative event with notable hospitality speakers. One very large focus was the trending controversy of how we can incorporate high-tech technology data and AI initiatives as a partner in operations, to streamline the customer experience, and not eliminating the personal face to face service that is expected by a luxury traveler. Technology building products and a


"Smart Move To Get Approvals From City of Beverly Hills For One Beverly Hills $10B Project ....Will it get built??
Development of the massive $10 Billion mixed-use project, One Beverly Hills residential and hotel complex reached a milestone over the weekend as construction started going vertical. Does it makes sense? Who knows! But at $7,000 sqft, which is in excess of anything in the market today, I am anxious to see if this uber luxury mixed-use project goes vertical! Boasting 200 residential units, Aman Resort and luxury retail, it is slated to top off by 2027, and open before the 20


World Luxury Chamber of Commerce Appoints Visionary Real Estate Leader Kassie Smith to Its Board of Directors
World Luxury Chamber of Commerce Appoints Visionary Real Estate Leader Kassie Smith to Its Board of Directors


Branded Residences- Dubai Fights For Market Share & Todays Unique Trends in Luxury Brand Alignment
The first Bugatti-branded residences in Dubai. Branded residences in Dubai are shaping up to be a key battleground for market share,...


JLL Hotels exec sees 'perfect recipe' for increased hotel transactions beginning later this year
n May, Trinity Investments sold the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa to real estate investment trust Ryman Hospitality...


Big Win for KS Global Development Team - City Approvals for Lafayette Hills Estates & Country Club/ Just in Time for Micron
A win for KS Global Development team with first "Master Site Plan Approvals" from City of Syracuse Planning Board for the lifestyle mater planned golf course community "Lafayette Hills Estates & Country Club". What a great effort and hard work from our development team. "The History of this golf course and beautiful area was so appealing to me", states Kassie Smith, leading the development and transformation of the site. "It is a bold development plan in an area where there


"Increased Revenue in Las Vegas Gaming and Luxury Real Estate, Shows Strong Resilience to Their Luxury Market."
While Media continues to report Las Vegas tourism is down (referencing a middle market), Casino numbers show a fat increase in revenue...


Villas And Luxurious Suites Attract Ultra-High-Net-Worth Travelers
The French Riviera’s Crowned Jewel Château de la Croix des Gardes , a Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes property ,...


Dubai launches the world’s first ultra-luxury residential hospitality brand
Co-founded by Innovate Living and Dr. Omar BinSulaiman, Omoria Private Residences will unveil an exclusive limited collection of...


Tariff impact and hotel sales: What hospitality analysts are hearing ahead of earnings season
By Trevor Simpson CoStar News The sentiment among publicly traded hotel companies heading into the second-quarter earnings season is...


Investors Favor Hotels with a Broader Hospitality Sector in Destination Resorts
"The hotel sector has its ups and downs and has experienced uneven effects in the past few years. And high-net worth investors are...


Destination Wellness
Everywhere from dazzling cities to remote exotic destinations, luxury travel is experiencing a healthy boom. Rising wellness aspirations...


Dont Bank On It
From simple credit cards to commercial lending, banks are besieged by requests to rework loan agreements because of unprecedented...


The Luxury Market Is On The Rise; Private Aviation, Caribbean Resorts and Private Luxury Villas!
Although Covid-19 has certainly created a worldwide economic malaise, private aviation along with Caribbean Resorts and Private...


KS GLOBAL - Welcome To Our World
I feel rebirth is the overwhelming initiative at this time of global crisis. Out of tragedy there always is a lesson learned, and a new...
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