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Ben Walker

Italy, United Kingdom
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Freelance journalist & writer. Former business editor at @thecaterer. Hospitality, travel, music, HR, technology. Mail: benwalker618@outlook.com
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Frasers Hospitality CEO talks community, data, and value creation

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By Ben Walker
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Frasers Hospitality, the hospitality and lodging unit of Frasers Property, has grown from running two long-stay accommodation properties in Singapore in 1998 to more than 100 hospitality businesses across Asia Pacific and EMEA today.
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Lake Como EDITION deal highlights growing divide in hotel investment market

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By Ben Walker, Patrick Whyte Verified
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Bain Capital and Omnam Group's sale of the Lake Como EDITION to Thailand's Sansiri Capital is a welcome transaction in a fairly deal starved market but it also underscores a divide that is emerging. The pair bought the landmark 19th-century palazzo back in late 2021 before embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme in April 2022, reimagining it as The Lake Como EDITION. They’ve now managed to sell it after opening it just under 6 months ago.
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How personal wealth became the engine behind ultra luxury hospitality

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By Ben Walker
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In the 21st century, the ultra-luxury hotel segment has been sustained by an unprecedented increase in personal wealth. In 2000, the number of individuals with a net worth of more than $1m stood at 14.5 million; in 2025 the global total of millionaires was circa 62 million, with 2,600 new millionaires added every day, according to UBS. Nearly half of global personal wealth remains concentrated in the US, but UBS identifies several regions where wealth is accelerating fastest.
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