AJ Capital Partners

We’re thrilled to announce Field & Stream Lodge Co.’s first location in Bozeman, MT, alongside our partner, Starwood Capital Group! This new lodge concept captures the essence of the Field & Stream brand, offering an authentic outdoor experience in the heart of one of America’s most stunning landscapes.   Designed as a basecamp for adventure, Field & Stream Bozeman will provide access to world-class fly fishing, hiking, and countless outdoor activities while embracing Montana's rugged beauty. We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome outdoor enthusiasts in early 2025.   https://lnkd.in/ej5sBKKG

Inspired by the nostalgia of college towns, Graduate Hotels has become a global hotel business with over 35 locations across the U.S. and U.K. Each Graduate Hotel uniquely reflects the spirit of its location through curated design details and nods to collegiate memories and traditions.    Today, as the brand celebrates 10 years, Ben Weprin opens up on How I Built This with Guy Raz, sharing the challenges and triumphs along the way.    Tune in to hear how it all started—from renovating an old Days Inn to navigating the impact of COVID-19, and ultimately partnering with Hilton to secure Graduate’s future.    #GraduateHotels #HowIBuiltThis #Entrepreneurship #Hospitality #CollegeTownHotels #BenWeprin #GuyRaz   https://lnkd.in/evPxf8ue

We are excited to share that our newest Graduate Hotels property has opened in historic Princeton, NJ! Princeton has always been at the top of our list, and we are honored to have officially opened its doors in partnership with Hilton.    https://lnkd.in/eZuTHVN5

We are thrilled to announce that global contemporary artisan Hermès will open its first-ever store in Tennessee within our Wedgewood Village community. The 8,500-square-foot boutique will be located on Houston Street within the historic May Hosiery Mills campus.   This is a major milestone for our 18-acre mixed-use development and a testament to the neighborhood's enduring quality and artistry. We can't wait to welcome Hermès to our community in the fall of 2025! Thank you, WWD, for covering the news.   https://lnkd.in/efQy9VH8  

AJ Capital Partners is excited to announce the acquisition and restoration of the iconic Coral Sands Inn & Cottages on Harbour Island. Renovations of the Bahamian retreat are underway, with plans to reopen on December 1st of 2024.  "Coral Sands has been an integral part of Harbour Island's rich history for over half a century. We are dedicated to preserving the property's unique character and charm, ensuring it remains an incredibly special and meaningful part of the island's fabric for generations to come," said Ben Weprin, CEO of AJ. https://lnkd.in/eK2vv_Mk

Graduate Hotels has transformed university-town hospitality over the last decade. Following the opening of Graduate Princeton just last week and the soon-to-open Graduate Auburn, we thank Forbes and Laura Parker for sharing some of our favorite design highlights across the 35+ global properties.    “At a time when most hotel chains blur into indistinguishable beige sameness, Graduate Hotels offers a much-needed reprieve—a vibrant, living scrapbook of local lore and university charm slowly but surely leaving its mark on the hospitality industry.” https://lnkd.in/e2semqJj

Field & Stream Lodge Co., a collaboration between AJ Capital Partners and Barry Sternlicht (Starwood Capital Group), is poised to launch its first location later this year, further expanding the reach and impact of the Field & Stream legacy. In a recent piece by Darrell Hartman, Fast Company covered this exciting milestone as part of a broader story on Morgan Wallen and Eric Church’s acquisition of the iconic Field & Stream brand. The duo has successfully revitalized the brand across media, retail, and live experiences, including the notable relaunch of the print publication earlier this year. https://lnkd.in/ed6WUwXA

We are honored to have two of AJ Capital’s hotels recognized on the 2024 Travel + Leisure Co.'s IT List, including Hotel 1928 in Waco, TX (Magnolia) and Slieve Donard of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts. The annual list is comprised of 100 of the world’s best new hotels, curated by the talented editors and contributors at Travel + Leisure.    https://lnkd.in/ehQV7rqM

We are proud to announce that we have signed an agreement with Hilton to acquire Graduate Hotels. Over the past decade, we've been dedicated to building a brand that celebrates glory days and every timeless memory that makes up college nostalgia. In those ten years, the Graduate brand has grown from one location to 37 hotels across the U.S. and U.K.    Each of our business ventures has a strategy that centers on identifying problems and developing unique, innovative solutions that foster growth and expansion. When it comes to scaling successfully, no one does it better than Hilton. We're excited to embark on the next Graduate Hotels chapter with Hilton, a company renowned for its ability to scale and elevate brands to new heights.   As we move forward, we'll continue collaborating with Graduate Hotels through real estate and development, leveraging our expertise and belief in the brand's lasting potential. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this incredible journey!  Read more about what the planned acquisition means for Hilton, AJ Capital Partners, and Graduate Hotels on The Wall Street Journal https://lnkd.in/e_VqEUVB Hilton, welcome to the handcrafted world of Graduate Hotels! #HiltonForTheStay #WeAreAllStudents

We're delighted to share that Slieve Donard has been named The Times and The Sunday Times Beach Hotel of the Year as a part of their Best Places to Stay 2024 guide. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wHti7