FRIEDKIN GROUP


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Locations: CONGAREE, ROMA

Gulf States Toyota Names Automotive Industry Veteran Eric Williamson as President and General Manager

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience across Gulf States Toyota (GST) and The Friedkin Group, has been named president and general manager of GST.

Key Points: 
  • Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience across Gulf States Toyota (GST) and The Friedkin Group, has been named president and general manager of GST.
  • Williamson’s appointment is effective immediately and he will continue to be based in Houston where GST is headquartered.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403945602/en/
    Eric Williamson, Gulf States Toyota, President and General Manager (Photo: Business Wire)
    Williamson has spent 35 years in various leadership roles at the organization and has a deep understanding of GST’s operations and position within the industry.
  • He has worked closely with dealer partners and Toyota, touching nearly every area of the business throughout his career.

AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BDT & MSD PARTNERS

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection, the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations. In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.

Key Points: 
  • MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors.
  • BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection , the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations.
  • In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • The partnership reflects BDT & MSD's belief in Auberge Resorts Collection's unique brand positioning and focus on creating one-of-a-kind luxury hospitality experiences.

AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BDT & MSD PARTNERS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024
MSD, Partnership, Growth, Life, BDT, Collection, Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Investment, Dan Friedkin

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection, the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations. In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.

Key Points: 
  • MILL VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friedkin Group announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with BDT & MSD Partners ("BDT & MSD"), a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors.
  • BDT & MSD, through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, will make a minority investment in Auberge Resorts Collection , the manager of the award-winning portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs set in some of the world's most desirable locations.
  • In addition, BDT & MSD's hospitality vehicle intends to invest significant capital towards acquiring and developing luxury hotel and residential assets that will be branded and managed by Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • The partnership reflects BDT & MSD's belief in Auberge Resorts Collection's unique brand positioning and focus on creating one-of-a-kind luxury hospitality experiences.

Auberge Resorts Collection Unveils Its Most Exceptional Experiences of 2024

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, today introduces An Extraordinary Year, a year-long series of the brand's most captivating experiences of 2024, offered across 27 destinations and worthy of planning a trip around. Spanning epicurean journeys, wellbeing, art and culture, and adventure, Auberge's calendar of exclusive experiences and once-in-a-lifetime events sets the stage for embarking on an extraordinary year of travel. Claim a front-row seat for the southwestern concert series of Nashville's legendary songwriting performance venue, The Bluebird Cafe, at Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Santa Fe; sample SingleThread Farms' Michelin Starred menus at the luxurious Utah retreat, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection; witness the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse at Marisol Springs, courtesy of the treasured Austin landmark mansion, Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection; explore radical self-care with Sanctum's global mindful movement experience with its first-ever U.S. appearance at the next-generation Napa Valley wellbeing destination, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection; and engage in an interactive food journey featuring James Beard Award-winning chefs on the Kohala Coast at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection.

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  • Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection will welcome New York Times bestselling cookbook author Alex Snodgrass to its vibrant Napa Valley retreat February 2-4.
  • At Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection , the bold new urban retreat in Fort Worth, Texas, an unforgettable evening on March 15 marries food and art.
  • Sanctum retreats will also take place at Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection , in Austin, Texas, March 27-29; Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection , in Washington, Conn., June 21-23; and Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection , in Telluride, Colo., Sept. 6-8.
  • This summer, Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection will host the Summer of Sport, a salute to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection Opens as Fort Worth's First Luxury Retreat Epitomizing the Modern West

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury, urban retreat embodying Fort Worth's unique character, opens its doors today – a hotel destined to become the city's social nexus. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth, further establishing the city as an exciting urban destination for discerning travelers from around the world. The first of its kind, set on Camp Bowie Boulevard in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods, the hotel is also a love letter to the community - a living room for visitors and locals alike. The hotel's supper club style spin on Texan cuisine in three dining and drinking venues, luxurious day spa and unique experiences with a Texan soul - from private dining at The Modern Art Museum to donning a custom Nick Fouquet hat - now offer kindred spirits the chance to revel in and appreciate every facet of this burgeoning metropolis.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection , the luxury, urban retreat embodying Fort Worth's unique character, opens its doors today – a hotel destined to become the city's social nexus.
  • Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury, urban retreat embodying Fort Worth's unique character, opens its doors today – a hotel destined to become the city's social nexus.
  • "It's with great excitement that we open our second hotel in Texas and expand the urban footprint of Auberge Resorts Collection in such a special city," said Craig Reid, President and CEO, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • Within this multifaceted urban setting, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection has curated an abundance of one-of-a-kind experiences.

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection's Prospect Debuts New Concept

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection's main restaurant, Prospect, debuts a brand new concept focusing on the land, the area's rich history & superb craft of its surroundings and state. As the original social hub of Aspen and the town's first hotel, the new concept honors the property's long-standing history and position through an epicurean lens that tells the story of the Rocky Mountains, its rivers, ranches, orchards and the terrain that surround them.

Key Points: 
  • ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection 's main restaurant, Prospect , debuts a brand new concept focusing on the land, the area's rich history & superb craft of its surroundings and state.
  • "Our new dining concept at Prospect led by Chef Connor Holdren expresses innovation and aptitude, showcasing unique in-season ingredients available to us in the region," says Ross Kilkenny, Executive Chef of Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • "We are elated to unveil the new dining concept at our beloved Prospect which recently received a recommendation by the Michelin Guide," says Patrick Davila, General Manager of Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • "Our new dining concept at Prospect led by Chef Connor Holdren expresses innovation and aptitude, showcasing unique in-season ingredients available to us in the region," says Ross Kilkenny, Executive Chef of Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection.

Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as Global Vice President of Wellbeing

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as the company's new role of global vice president of wellbeing, affirming its commitment to offering impactful wellness experiences to guests and building the world's most innovative spas and wellbeing destinations. Garcia-Tunon brings to Auberge a career characterized by more than 25 years of experience creating forward-thinking, holistic health solutions in the hospitality industry. As global vice president of wellbeing, she will develop and deepen the experience across Auberge Resorts Collection's portfolio, keeping sacred the properties' individual personalities and distinctive approaches to wellness while connecting the brand's overall philosophy to offer opportunities to decompress, reflect and reconnect to health. With 20 spas currently in the brand's portfolio and nine in the pipeline, Garcia-Tunon arrives at a key moment to lead the developments and oversee all pre-opening elements including conception, design and operations.

Key Points: 
  • As global vice president of wellbeing, she will develop and deepen the experience across Auberge Resorts Collection's portfolio.
  • She is a wellness visionary who practices and champions wellbeing in every facet of her life, and we are thrilled to officially welcome her to the Auberge family," said Craig Reid, president and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • These launches include Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection (Costa Rica), Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection (Connecticut), Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection (Los Cabos), EtIreo, Auberge Resorts Collection (Riviera Maya), Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection (Napa), Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection (Hudson Valley), and most recently Susurros del CorazSn, Auberge Resorts Collection (Punta de Mita), which will open in November.
  • Now as Auberge Resorts Collection's global vice president of wellbeing, Garcia-Tunon will redefine guests' ideas of what it means to feel well, as wellness is integral to the travel experience.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Vote All 22 Eligible Auberge Resorts Collection Properties Among the World's Best in 2023 Readers' Choice Awards

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, recognizing all 22 eligible properties within the celebrated Auberge Resorts Collection portfolio. Of the luxury hotel brands awarded on the list, Auberge Resorts Collection had the highest percentage of hotels and resorts recognized. Most notably, seven Auberge properties ranked No. 1 in their respective destinations, including:

Key Points: 
  • Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, a clifftop sanctuary offering Santorini's best sunset views and award-winning cuisine, was ranked a top hotel in Greece.
  • Additionally, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection and Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection ranked as top resorts in Western Mexico, and Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection was awarded in Eastern Mexico.
  • The brand's other renowned Napa Valley properties, Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection and Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection , also received high honors in the Northern California category.
  • Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection , located on the Kohala Coast, ranked among the top resorts in Hawai'i.

Auberge Resorts Collection to Offer Festive Family Experiences That Give Back to Nonprofit Baby2Baby

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This winter, Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of 26 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, introduces Making Spirits Bright, a new series of festive, family-friendly experiences that showcase each destination's unique sense of place with a nod to the nostalgic essence of the holiday season. Designed to bring loved ones together, the program invites friends and family to embrace quality time together through both novel and time-honored traditions at the beach, on the mountains, in the countryside, among the vineyards and beyond. As part of the program, Auberge Resorts Collection is partnering with nonprofit organization Baby2Baby to support their mission of providing basic essentials to children living in poverty across the country. For every one-of-a-kind, festive Auberge experience booked between November 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024, 15 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Baby2Baby, igniting the spirit of giving and spreading joy to the hearts of many. From horse-drawn sleigh rides and a private dinner inside the mountaintop yurt at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Utah, to Sister Parish-inspired Christmas tree ornament making at Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Connecticut, family golf at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Hawai'i, stagecoach tours at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Los Olivos, and adrenaline-fueled adventures in the jungle at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Costa Rica, family-centric, nostalgic and heartfelt adventures immersed in the unique cultures and locales around the world await to be shared with loved ones, while supporting children in need this holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the program, Auberge Resorts Collection is partnering with nonprofit organization Baby2Baby to support their mission of providing basic essentials to children living in poverty across the country.
  • As part of the program, Auberge Resorts Collection is partnering with nonprofit organization Baby2Baby to support their mission of providing basic essentials to children living in poverty across the country.
  • On the Island of Hawai'i, an unforgettable family holiday golf experience awaits at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection .
  • For families seeking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to remember, Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection will offer two unparalleled experiences through its Tree Nets, Costa Rica's most unique and still yet-to-be-discovered adventure.

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection Honored in Architectural Digest's 2023 Great Design Awards

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection, Hudson Valley's award-winning, environmentally-conscious luxury retreat, was recognized today as a winner of Architectural Digest's 2023 Great Design Awards. In collaboration with architects Electric Bowery and interior specialists Ward and Gray, the property redefines the concept of eco-luxury, seamlessly blending sustainable architecture with thoughtful amenities, creating an oasis of tranquility and sophistication.

Key Points: 
  • Hudson Valley's award-winning, environmentally-conscious luxury retreat, was recognized today as a winner of Architectural Digest's 2023 Great Design Awards.
  • HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection , Hudson Valley's award-winning, environmentally-conscious luxury retreat, was recognized today as a winner of Architectural Digest's 2023 Great Design Awards.
  • "We are thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition from Architectural Digest, as they set the standard within the design community and serve as an inspiration to the luxury traveler," said Tom Donovan, general manager, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection rests where rolling farmland meets pristine wilderness in the Lower Hudson Valley.