In case you don’t know…

Libra Group hospitality interests which currently span five continents began in North America in 2004 with the purchase of a collection of premium hotels, restaurants and marinas on the coast of Maine and in Vermont. The creation of its own luxury boutique hotels brand, Grace Hotels, has attracted global critical acclaim since its formation for its ethos of elegance, simplicity and supreme service in breathtaking locations. Each property is truly unique and in harmony with its local context. There are Grace Hotels in North, Central and South America, Europe, North Africa and Asia.

Grace Hotels is an award-winning luxury boutique hotel group that offers sanctuary and quality for discerning guests in the world’s most sought-after resorts and cities. The company’s hotels have attracted critical acclaim since they first opened in Greece’s Cyclades Islands in 2007.

Since then, the group has expanded to North America and Asia with the opening of the Vanderbilt Grace in Newport, RI, and Grace Beijing respectively, and now has a presence on five continents, with the imminent opening of Grace Cafayate in the wine-growing heart of northern Argentina, city-centre Grace Panama and rural Grace Marrakech amid the Atlas Mountains.

The most recent additions to the portfolio are the destination Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut (to be re-named The Mayflower Grace), and the acclaimed White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, currently part of the US Hotels portfolio, to be re-launched as the White Barn Grace in early 2014.

Sister group US Hotels is a diverse portfolio of owned and managed hotels, restaurants, spas and conference facilities principally located in Northeast USA. Offering a charming and authentic experience in traditional properties, some with exclusive Relais & Châteaux affiliation, these are popular destinations with classic values.

US Hotels is the largest private owner of hotels, fine dining and leisure establishments in New England. The company has built a group of leading boutique hotels and inns including the multi award-winning White Barn Inn & Spa in Maine, which will become the White Barn Grace in early 2014. Two of the group’s properties are part of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux collection of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in the world. US Hotels also owns a marina at the exclusive Kennebunkport resort.

US Hotels is currently extending its luxury hotel interests in the USA and by applying its rigorous investment criteria will ensure that future investments reinforce the quality profile of this portfolio.

Libra ‘s Group hospitality division also includes Aria Hotels, a niche boutique hotels and villas company in Greece.

Aria Hotels is a growing boutique hotel and villas brand within LHG. Aria Hotels currently have two hotels and three holiday villas on the Greek islands. The Windmill on the tiny volcanic island of Kimolos in the Cyclades island cluster is the perfect escape ‘off the beaten track’ for the holidaymaker who wants perfect hospitality amid totally authentic Greek architecture and decor.

The Alcanea hotel, like the Windmill on Kimolos, provides an authentic holiday experience in a period building but in the heart of the Old Town of Chania in Crete. Aria’s fully equipped private villas on the island of Serifos, including a restored shepherd’s house in the traditional style, can be rented together or individually and offer breathtaking views.

LHG is Libra ‘s Group hotel and hospitality holding company with interests spanning hotel and restaurant ownership, management and development throughout the world.

LHG is growing its portfolio of properties globally via both acquisition and management. The company owns three hotel groups: Grace Hotels, an international luxury boutique hotel brand; US Hotels, a collection of independently branded hotels, restaurants and conference facilities in North America; and Aria Hotels, a niche boutique hotel and holiday villa company on the Greek islands.

Amerisud is our Buenos Aires-based hospitality investment company which is currently negotiating multiple hotel development deals across the South American continent.

FSA Group identifies and executes strategic long-term investments throughout the South American continent from strategic hubs in Buenos Aires, São Paulo and Uruguay. It capitalises on the Libra Group’s strong historical ties with Latin America gained over 30 years in the global transportation markets. Founded in early 2005, FSA Group’s infrastructure has grown swiftly and today encompasses four core capabilities: real estate development;hotels and hospitality; real estate services; and financial services. Current
property developments span close to 3 million sq ft of prime commercial and residential real estate with further ambitious, large-scale investment projects being added regularly .

Libra Group maintains close relationships with the world’s leading hospitality groups and are involved in ownership and development of a six-star villa-only development on Koh Samui. In 2013 FSA Group announced a joint venture with Hyatt Hotels to develop and own nine Hyatt Place-branded hotels in major cities and towns across Brazil.