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Can hotels designed for "thousandaires" be classified as "luxury"?

The ongoing discourse on where the industry is heading.

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Nadine @ The Stanza
Feb 20, 2026
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Today I stopped by a new cafe opened by a fashion brand, and was shocked at how unappetizing the display of day-old sandwiches looked! And this place has only been open for a couple days! If you work in fashion and are thinking of doing anything in hospitality, the expectations for how good the space look are much higher. Feel free to write to me with your thoughts.


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In today’s newsletter:

  • Are hotels designed for the “thousandaire” traveler considered “true luxury assets”?

  • How does an operator approach longevity and avoiding trends while staying relevant with the desires of today’s guests?

  • The global hotel pipeline has hit an all-time high. But where are hotel owners and developers placing their bets?

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Other opportunities currently live:

  • For sale: Very chic & elegant 90-key boutique hotel in Nice

  • Investment opportunity: Ultra-luxury hotel & branded residential development in downtown NYC

  • For sale: Fully-entitled hospitality site in West Hollywood (~45,000 SF)

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Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin have designed the Celia, a 12-person carriage on the Belmond Pullman train. It departs from London’s Victoria Station and full buyouts start at £15,000.

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