Deal Debrief: Generator Hostels

About this episode

This episode discusses Brookfield's acquisition of Generator Hostels and its unique business model.

In this episode of Deal Debrief , we explore Brookfield’s recent acquisition of Generator Hostels — a leading European lifestyle hostel operator with 15 properties across 10 countries. Lauren Okada Young and Li Zhang from our Real Estate Group unpack what makes Generator’s hybrid hostel-hotel model unique, how the business captures post-pandemic travel trends, and why it aligns with Brookfield’s investment philosophy.  Read disclaimers ( https://www.brookfield.com/brookfield-perspectives-podcast-disclaimer ) for this episode. 

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Okada Young

Guest: Li Zhang

Topics covered

• acquisition
• hospitality
• travel trends
• investment philosophy
• real estate

Keywords

• Generator Hostels
• Brookfield
• acquisition
• lifestyle hostel
• post-pandemic travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brookfield, Generator Hostels

Places: Europe, 10 countries

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