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We always want to keep you up to date on important news and the latest developments at our parent company, Christie’s, the world’s leading art business. Yesterday, Christie’s announced its full-year results for 2013, one of the best years in the company’s 248-year history. Below is a summary of the 2013 results; if you would…

  RESUMEN EJECUTIVO Ley No.195-13, de fecha 13 de diciembre del 2013 que modifica la Ley No. 158-01 del 9 de octubre del 2001 sobre Fomento al Desarrollo Turístico. El pasado 13 de diciembre del 2013, el Presidente Constitucional de la República Dominicana, Lic. Danilo Medina Sánchez, promulgó la Ley No. 195-13 que modificó la…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the landmark debut of its world-renowned Westin brand in the Dominican Republic. Owned and developed by Grupo Puntacana, The WestinPuntacana Resort & Club boasts an ideal location within the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club property. The newly constructed hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms and suites with breathtaking ocean views,…

We are pleased to share with you our first-ever edition of a new publication that focuses on the state of luxury real estate around the world. Our first report, Atlantic Insights, focuses on three major markets: London, Miami and New York, which are experiencing significant growth. Each issue will focus on a specific part of the…

Christies International Real Estate Issue 4, 2013 Magazine ONLY the BEST of THE BEST Featured Provaltur Property: Casa Palapa – Punta Minitas 11 To see it ONLINE or download the Magazine click any images or click here: http://bit.ly/1cv2gWN        

  A Year-End Record sprint by Provaltur A record must be the value of the properties added to the Christies International Real Estate portfolio by Provaltur International Inc. in recent weeks, reaching USD 273,243,000.00 only during  these last two weeks. During a journey of travels we added properties from all major tourist spots in the…

  MUMBAI, 19 DECEMBER 2013 CHRISTIE’S FIRST AUCTION IN INDIA MAKES INR 96,59,37,500 /US$15.4 MILLIONDOUBLING PRE-SALE ESTIMATES  UNTITLED BY VASUDEO S. GAITONDE SELLS FOR INR 23,70,25,000 (US$3.7MILLION)HIGHEST PRICE FOR A MODERN WORK OF ART SOLD IN INDIA  WORKS FROM THE GANDHY ESTATE TOTALS INR 26,10,70,000 (US$4.1 MILLION) This evening in Mumbai, Christie’s first auction in…

Dominican Republic expands to whole country benefits and commitment to tourism with modification to Tourist Incentive Law. The Chamber of Deputies became law Tuesday by approving emergency and two consecutive sessions, the draft amending law 158-01 which will expand the tourist areas of the country, in which, the tax breaks restores 3 % transfers of…

  To Provaltur International it was an honor and pleasure to receive a very pleasing visit from friends and Christie’s affiliates of Year, Julie and Matt Faupel from Jackson Hole. We also had the pleasure of sharing with Liz Hogan, EMW special agent a real estate company Miami based, owned by Warren Buffet. Their company…

  Interview with Joshua Saslove – Aspen, Colorado's  Christie's Affiliate   Every Thursday, Provaltur will feature an affiliate of Christie's Network, to shine some light on their company and location.  In markets from Stockholm to Rio de Janeiro, you will have assistance from a local professional who speaks the language, knows the neighborhoods, and is in…