Costantini collaborated with AJ Capital on the development of their first model rooms and hotels on casegoods and lighting and would go on to supply work for the rollout of the first wave of properties including Graduate Athens, Charlottesville, Oxford and Richmond.
In 2024, Hllton announced its acquisition of the brand. Learn more about it here, (excerpt below):
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJ Capital”) to acquire the fan-favorite Graduate Hotels® brand, adding a significant growth opportunity for the global hospitality leader in the fast-growing lifestyle hotel market.
Hilton will pay $210 million to acquire all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, enter into franchise agreements for all existing and signed pipeline Graduate Hotels, and become responsible for the brand’s future development and growth. AJ Capital will remain the owner of the more than 35 operating and pipeline Graduate properties, each of which will be operated under long-term Hilton franchise agreements.