Ennismore Partners With Our Habitas To Expand Global Luxury Hospitality

Ennismore, a rapidly expanding lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, has announced a strategic partnership with Our Habitas, a brand known for its sustainable hospitality. Ennismore will manage and grow Our Habitas, integrating it into its global collective of entrepreneurial brands.

Founded by Oliver Ripley in 2016, Our Habitas aims to foster human connection and empower local communities through unique hospitality experiences. The brand operates ten resorts across four continents, including locations in Tulum, Mexico; AlUla, Saudi Arabia; Atacama, Chile; and the Kalahari Desert in Namibia. Future projects are planned in Saudi Arabia and Asia.

Our Habitas, an experiential luxury hospitality group, offers destinations for travellers seeking connection and inspiration. Each property focuses on music, wellness, art, adventure, food, learning, and giving back while being connected to its natural environment. This approach is termed 'Luxury for the Soul'.

The partnership with Ennismore will leverage Ennismore's expertise in hospitality lifestyle brands to enhance Our Habitas' global growth. Additionally, Our Habitas will benefit from Accor's global platforms. Oliver Ripley will continue to oversee the brand's creative vision and contribute to its expansion.

Our Habitas has attracted significant investment from global entities like PIF, Starwood Capital, Barry Sternlicht, Maurice Salem, and Travis Kalanick. These investors have supported the brand's mission to innovate within the hospitality industry.

Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO of Accor & Executive Chairman of Ennismore, stated: "Our Habitas has created a unique niche in luxury hospitality. Its crafted positioning fits perfectly with our Ennismore collective. We are excited to join forces with seasoned investors to accelerate Our Habitas' growth."

Oliver Ripley and Maurice Salem expressed their enthusiasm about the partnership: "We are excited to partner with Ennismore as we enter the next phase of our growth. Ennismore's entrepreneurial approach and operational expertise make them the ideal partner for Our Habitas."

Sharan Pasricha and Gaurav Bhushan of Ennismore added: "We are delighted to welcome Our Habitas to Ennismore. We look forward to working with Oliver Ripley to take this innovative brand to new destinations and markets."This partnership marks a significant step for both companies as they aim to redefine luxury hospitality on a global scale.