International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) to Host World Congress in Beijing, China

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 9, 2009) - The City of Beijing, China, the China Real Estate Association (CREA) and the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) will host the 60th FIABCI World Congress and Business Meetings addressing "Real Estate Development in the World Financial Crisis" from May 19-23, 2009 at the Beijing Hotel. Professionals from all over the world are expected to participate in this special event which will feature renowned speakers from around the globe.

According to Luis Fernando Correa Bahamon, FIABCI World President 2008-2009; "This is an excellent opportunity to see how the City of Beijing and the surrounding Chinese provinces, well known for their world famous culture and tradition, have developed into a major Asian centre for real estate and innovation."

The theme of the World Congress will challenge real estate professionals to engage in a dialogue on the future of realty markets in a weakened global economy and anticipated multi-year recession. The China Real Estate Association, in cooperation with FIABCI's Professional Division and institutional members, is preparing a world-class program including education seminars, marketing sessions and Beijing study tours. Elite members from foreign and Chinese real estate circles will be in attendance to discuss new ideas for real estate development in different regions under the background of the current world financial crisis. During the World Congress, FIABCI will also be installing Lisa Kurrass, Chairman of Real Estate Connection International in Houston, Texas, as its first female World President. "We are extremely excited that China will be hosting our World Congress," said Correa. "Following its tremendous success hosting the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the world has an understanding about how innovative the City of Beijing is and this innovative spirit is carrying over into the Beijing real estate market adding to the excitement of our conference program," he added.

The International Real Estate Federation, FIABCI, is an organization of real estate professionals in 65 countries which represents more than 100 national real estate associations, over 2 million professionals, and holds a special "consultative" status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (ECOSOC). FIABCI helps members acquire knowledge, develop networks and optimize business opportunities throughout the world. To view the Congress program and for registration information, log onto the website at www.FIABCI.org. For information, contact Alyssa Nightingale (631) 367-8599.

Contact Information: Contact: Alyssa Nightingale (631) 367-8599 anight@att.net