A joint venture has been formed between Ian Schrager and Highgate to expand the PUBLIC hotel brand into new markets around the globe.
Highgate will operate and manage PUBLIC hotels in collaboration with Schrager, while Schrager retains full creative authority, vision and brand stewardship.
“I could have chosen anyone in the industry to partner with, but I chose Highgate,” said Schrager. “They are the smartest, most talented and most disciplined operators and investors in the business. This partnership allows me to focus entirely on what I do best—concept, product, positioning and experience, while allowing Highgate to do what they do best. To me, it’s a dream team, where 1+1 = 10.”
Mahmood Khimji, founding principal, Highgate, added, “Ian is the greatest hotelier of the modern era. He literally invented the lifestyle category. We are extremely excited to be working with him to operate PUBLIC Hotels.”
Later this year, Schrager will announce a new food and beverags collaboration at PUBLIC New York. Additionally, PUBLIC West Hollywood will open in the spring.
