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Ben Weprin, the mastermind behind Graduate Hotels, shares his journey of transforming nostalgia into a successful hotel brand. He discusses how each hotel reflects the spirit of its college town, featuring unique decor and local culture. Weprin recounts the challenges of starting in commercial real estate and how a failed deal turned into a thriving concept. He reveals the pivotal moments during the pandemic that nearly derailed him, and how selling to Hilton secured the brand's future, showcasing the blend of luck, hard work, and community engagement.
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- Ben Weprin identified a niche in the hotel market by creating Graduate Hotels that celebrate the unique culture of college towns.
- Each Graduate Hotel is designed to reflect the local university's history and traditions, enhancing the guest experience through storytelling.
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Ben Weprin recognized a void in the hotel industry focused on university nostalgia while working in real estate. Traditional chain hotels were often forgettable and lacked personality, which motivated him to create Graduate Hotels in college towns. He identified that these towns have unique cultures shaped by local universities, making them ideal locations for hotels that tell a local story. This idea laid the groundwork for a distinctive brand that could resonate with guests who share a connection to these locations.
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