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Business Journals
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Luxury and lifestyle hospitality: Why investors are checking in
In a climate defined by volatility across commercial real estate, the hospitality sector, especially in luxury, upper-upscale and lifestyle segments, is emerging as a resilient and strategic investment choice. Miami-based Driftwood Capital, with its vertically integrated model and dedicated Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury (DLLX) division, is uniquely positioned to capitalize on macroeconomic shifts, evolving demographic preferences and experiential travel demand. Macro resilience meets micro precision Despite persistent headwinds like elevated interest rates and global uncertainty, hospitality investment, particularly in premium segments, continues to exhibit robust performance. Recent data from STR and Tourism Economics forecasts RevPAR (revenue per available room) growth between 3% and 3.7% year-over-year through 2025 for upper-upscale and luxury hotels, surpassing other hotel classes. CoStar's Q1 2025 analysis further confirms the trend, indicating demand growth in luxury hotels exceeding midscale assets by 50-100 basis points. These figures underscore a distinct market bifurcation and highlight why astute investors are targeting premium hospitality. Introducing DLLX: Built for the next generation of travel Recognizing the structural evolution of hospitality, Driftwood recently launched DLLX, a division explicitly designed to harness opportunities in luxury hotels, lifestyle-driven assets and branded residences. Under the leadership of Alinio Azevedo, former CEO of Aspen Hospitality, DLLX targets more than $3 billion in deployments across carefully selected, high-growth domestic and international markets. This strategic initiative aligns with a global surge in high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth travelers seeking curated experiences and branded assurance. DLLX's differentiation lies in its integration with Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM), which currently operates over 80 properties nationwide. This close partnership ensures end-to-end operational excellence from asset acquisition to ongoing management, driving investor returns through operational efficiency and data-driven insights. Case studies: Strategic execution from the Space Coast to Miami Two marquee projects illustrate Driftwood's strategic precision and innovative execution: Westin Cocoa Beach Resort, Spa, and Conference Center: A 502-room beachfront development on Florida's thriving Space Coast. Once complete, Driftwood will control approximately 62% of the beachfront inventory in a region anticipated to benefit from more than 300 annual rocket launches by 2028. Early identification of this market opportunity positions Driftwood for sustained, demand-driven outperformance. Dream Riverside Wharf, Miami: A Hyatt-branded lifestyle property situated on Miami's revitalized riverfront, featuring 165 keys and curated experiential amenities. Positioned in an Opportunity Zone and EB-5 eligible region, this project exemplifies how strategic site selection, demographic appeal and capital structure ingenuity, converge to create multi-dimensional investor benefits. Vertical integration: Driftwood's structural edge Driftwood Capital's unique advantage resides in its comprehensive control over the investment lifecycle — from origination, underwriting, and development to long-term operational management. Leveraging its proprietary Domino technology platform, Driftwood centralizes real-time operational data, enhancing decision-making agility and transparency. This structural integration optimizes cost efficiencies, execution velocity and capital deployment precision, providing investors with institutional-quality access to premium hospitality investments. Investable, experiential, integrated: Hospitality's new paradigm Today's hospitality investment is more than a traditional real estate play. Instead, it's a bet on evolving consumer behaviors and demographic trends. Branded residences, for example, achieve consistent premiums exceeding 30% over non-branded counterparts, reflecting an ongoing shift toward curated lifestyle experiences and brand assurances. With over $5 billion in historical transactions and a robust institutional syndication network, Driftwood Capital and its DLLX division are positioned to lead this new hospitality paradigm. For investors seeking durable yields, capital preservation and strategic upside in an inflation-resilient asset class, DLLX offers more than just thematic appeal. It represents structural alignment with the future of hospitality investment. Learn how Driftwood Capital is turning strategic insight into actionable opportunities by visiting or contacting us directly at . With over $5 billion in transactions to date, Driftwood's platform is built on direct ownership, disciplined underwriting, and operational expertise. Driftwood's business model provides accredited investors (as defined in Rule 501 under Regulation D) access to institutional-quality hotel assets or capital solutions on a direct deal basis following deal closing Learn more at
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Apple Hospitality REIT Announces Dates for Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the 'Company' or 'Apple Hospitality') today announced that it plans to report second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and host a conference call for investors and interested parties at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to discuss the results. The conference call will be accessible by telephone and the internet. To access the call, participants from within the U.S. should dial 844-826-3035, and participants from outside the U.S. should dial 412-317-5195. Participants may also access the call via live webcast by visiting the Investor Information section of the Company's website at A replay of the call will be available from approximately 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 7, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 21, 2025. To access the replay, the domestic dial-in number is 844-512-2921, the international dial-in number is 412-317-6671, and the passcode is 10200511. In addition, an archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for a limited time. About Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust ('REIT') that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States. Apple Hospitality's portfolio consists of 221 hotels with approximately 29,900 guest rooms located in 85 markets throughout 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentrated with industry-leading brands, the Company's hotel portfolio consists of 97 Marriott-branded hotels, 118 Hilton-branded hotels, five Hyatt-branded hotels and one independent hotel. For more information, please visit
Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Singapore-listed Acrophyte Hospitality Trust jumps as it ‘evaluates strategic options'
Seven more hotels in Acrophyte's portfolio are slated for asset enhancement initiatives in 2025, after six hotels completed theirs in 2024. PHOTO: ACROPHYTE HOSPITALITY TRUST SINGAPORE - A strategic review is underway for Acrophyte Hospitality Trust, formerly known as ARA US Hospitality Trust, as a potential transaction involving its stapled securities is on the table but not guaranteed. The renaming of the Singapore-listed hotel trust was done in 2024 after the family of billionaire couple Gordon Tang and wife Celine completed their takeover of ARA US Hospitality Trust's managers. Their vehicle for this was Acrophyte, which was known as Chip Eng Seng until the Tangs privatised the company in 2023. The Tang family also upped their stake to become the trust's largest unit-holder and sponsor. On May 30, the managers of Acrophyte Hospitality Trust said that they are currently evaluating a 'range of strategic options' in light of the potential capital expenditure needed to enhance its portfolio of hospitality assets in the United States. 'In connection with their evaluation, the managers are also in discussions with the sponsor in respect of a potential transaction involving the stapled securities,' they said. Despite being in the process of reviewing options, the managers emphasised that 'there is no certainty that any transaction will materialise' from the ongoing review or discussions. Acrophyte's stapled securities jumped 11.3 per cent, or three cents, to 29.5 cents as at 11.24am on May 30. This after a gain of 7.5 per cent on May 29, before the announcement. Seven more hotels in Acrophyte's portfolio are slated for asset enhancement initiatives in 2025, after six hotels completed such initiatives in 2024. Work on two Marriott-branded hotels will commence in June as that on five Hyatt-branded ones will start in November. The hospitality stapled group comprises Acrophyte Hospitality Property Trust and Acrophyte Hospitality Management Trust. For the fiscal first quarter of 2025, its revenue declined 7.7 per cent to US$33.5 million from US$36.2 million in the year-ago period amid an 8.3 per cent year-on-year downsizing of its portfolio. Its Q1 operating profit was 12.8 per cent lower at US$9.3 million, from US$10.7 million in the previous corresponding period. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Business Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Acrophyte Hospitality Trust undergoes strategic review, in talks for potential transaction involving stapled securities
[SINGAPORE] A strategic review is underway for Acrophyte Hospitality Trust , as a potential transaction involving its stapled securities is on the table but not guaranteed. On Friday (May 30), the managers said that they are currently evaluating a 'range of strategic options' for the hospitality stapled group. This is in light of its potential capital expenditure needs in relation to the ongoing asset enhancement requirements of its existing portfolio. 'In connection with their evaluation, the managers are also in discussions with the sponsor in respect of a potential transaction involving the stapled securities,' they said. Despite being in the process of reviewing options, the managers emphasised that 'there is no certainty that any transaction will materialise' from the ongoing review or discussions. Seven more hotels in Acrophyte's portfolio are slated for asset enhancement initiatives in 2025, after six hotels completed such initiatives in 2024. Work on two Marriott-branded hotels will commence in June as that on five Hyatt-branded ones will start in November. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The hospitality stapled group comprises Acrophyte Hospitality Property Trust and Acrophyte Hospitality Management Trust. It was formerly known as ARA US Hospitality Trust. In its Q1 2025 business update, its revenue declined 7.7 per cent to US$33.5 million from US$36.2 million in the year-ago period amid an 8.3 per cent year-on-year downsizing of its portfolio. Its Q1 operating profit was 12.8 per cent lower at US$9.3 million, from US$10.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Stapled securities of Acrophyte ended pn Thursday 9.4 per cent or US$0.025 higher at US$0.29, before the announcement.
Tourism Breaking News
29-01-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Hyatt signs agreement with Royal Commission for AlUla to launch new Hyatt Place AlUla Hotel in Saudi Arabia
Post Views: 167 Hyatt announced a management agreement with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in AlUla, Hyatt Place AlUla. Expected to open by end of 2025, the hotel will add a total of 215 keys to the Hyatt room portfolio in Saudi Arabia and provide a new destination of choice for World of Hyatt members and guests visiting the region. The planned introduction of Hyatt Place AlUla is part of broader efforts by Hyatt to showcase rich heritage and unique landscapes to international visitors. 'We look forward to adding Hyatt Place AlUla to our growing portfolio of properties in the region,' said Ludwig Bouldoukian, Regional Vice President, Development, Middle East and Africa, Hyatt. 'This significant project underscores our commitment to expanding our brand presence in key leisure and business markets. We are thrilled that this upcoming hotel will provide more choice to our World of Hyatt members looking to explore the culture and beauty of AlUla.' Hyatt Place AlUla will include 215 modern styled guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, a pool, and a fitness center, ensuring comfortable stays regardless of the travel occasion. Whether traveling for work or to explore AlUla, a rising cultural destination, the new hotel will seamlessly blend functionality with its renowned charm, providing a local home-base for guests and members. Once operational, the property will participate in World of Hyatt, the industry's fastest growing loyalty program, that offers approximately 51 million members a variety of valuable benefits around the globe, such as member-only offers, room upgrades, free nights, late checkout, and more. Abeer AlAkel, CEO of Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU), said, 'The agreement with Hyatt advances RCU's regeneration of AlUla as a great place to live, work and visit. Hyatt Place AlUla will create jobs for the community and add to the range of accommodation options for tourists and business people. Collaborations with established and knowledgeable operators such as Hyatt support the regeneration of AlUla County and honor its legacy as a hospitable meeting place for people from diverse cultures.' AlUla is home to some of the Kingdom's most notable attractions including Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra, as well as other heritage sites as a central point of the ancient Incense Road trading route. The destination is also known with its green oasis of verdant palm trees, citrus and other native flora, iconic rock formations carved by nature over millions of years, breathtaking desert canyons and valleys, making it the ideal destination to open the second Hyatt Place hotel in Saudi Arabia. Located within 25 kilometers northwest of AlUla International Airport, Hyatt Place AlUla is set to offer seamless connectivity for international and domestic travelers. Hyatt Place AlUla's prime central location is in proximity to key tourist attractions, from well-preserved heritage and cultural sites to picturesque landscapes, including 12th century AlUla Old Town which offers alfresco dining and boutique retail offering locally-made souvenirs, Jabal Ikmah, a mountain known for its hundreds of ancient rock inscriptions and petroglyphs, the cultural oasis including shaded outdoor eateries, art galleries and more. These treasures are central to RCU's vision to establish AlUla as a leading global destination for cultural and natural heritage.
