Ex-99.1


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:                      Stockholder Contact:
Mary Ann Susco                      Marco Acosta
suscom@jwseligman.com               acostam@jwseligman.com


            SELIGMAN WILL HOST GLOBAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE CALL ON
                               FEBRUARY 27, 2008

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 4, 2008- J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated will host a
conference call on global real estate, featuring portfolio managers from LaSalle
Investment Management (Securities), L.P., one of the subadvisors of Seligman
LaSalle Global Real Estate Fund and Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate
Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SLS). On the call, they will discuss the current global real
estate market and opportunities in the marketplace. Additionally, they will
provide their 2008 market outlook.

The call is scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. Eastern
Time, and is open to the general public. The call-in number is 866-332-7153. The
Call-ID number is 32435925.

Investments in real estate securities may be subject to specific risks, such as
risks to general and local economic conditions, and risks related to individual
properties. Investing in one economic sector, such as real estate, may result in
greater price fluctuations than owning a portfolio of diversified investments.

Smaller company stocks may experience larger price fluctuations than
large-company stocks or other types of investments. Seligman LaSalle Global Real
Estate Fund and Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund, Inc. are
"non-diversified" funds and thus may hold fewer securities than other funds. A
decline in the value of those investments would cause a Fund's overall value to
decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio.

There are specific risks associated with global investing, such as currency
fluctuations, foreign taxation, differences in financial reporting practices,
and rapid changes in political and economic conditions. Because of the special
risks involved with investing in securities of emerging market companies,
investing in such companies should be considered speculative and not appropriate
for individuals who require safety of principal or stable income from their
investments.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of
the Funds carefully before investing. You can obtain Seligman LaSalle Global
Real Estate Fund's



prospectus and Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund's most recent
periodic reports and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial
advisor or Seligman Services, Inc. at 800-597-6068. The prospectus, reports, and
other filings can also be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's
EDGAR Database. You should read the prospectus, reports, and other filings
carefully before investing or sending money.

About the Funds' Investment Manager

J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, a New York-based investment manager and
advisor, was founded in 1864. The firm serves as investment manager to the
Funds. In addition to providing management and advisory services to
institutional clients, the firm and its affiliates provide individuals a broad
array of investment options, including the US-based Seligman Group of Funds with
more than 60 portfolios. Additionally, the firm manages Tri-Continental
Corporation, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and a range of
offshore investments available exclusively for non-US investors. J. & W.
Seligman & Co. Incorporated has an additional office in Palo Alto, California.
Seligman Advisors, Inc. is the principal underwriter for the Seligman mutual
funds. Seligman Services, Inc. provides client services to shareholders.
Seligman Advisors, Inc. and Seligman Services, Inc. are members of the NASD and
are each an affiliate of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated.

About the Funds' Subadvisers

LaSalle Investment Management (Securities) L.P., with offices in Baltimore and
Hong Kong, and LaSalle Investment Management (Securities) B.V., located in
Amsterdam (collectively, "LaSalle Securities"), provide subadvisory services to
the Funds. LaSalle Securities is a leading real estate securities investment
manager for pension funds, as well as institutional and retail investors around
the globe. With more than 20 years combined investment experience, LaSalle
Securities had approximately $9.4 billion of assets under management in listed
real estate securities at December 31, 2007, including US, European,
international, and global mandates. LaSalle Securities is part of LaSalle
Investment Management and, as such, benefits from the resources of both LaSalle
Investment Management and its parent company, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a
NYSE-listed real estate services company.


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