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Brookfield Perspectives · Nov 26, 2025 · 15 min

Deal Debrief: Generator Hostels

In this episode of Deal Debrief, we explore Brookfield’s recent acquisition of Generator Hostels — a leading European lifestyle hostel operator with 15 properties across 10 countries. Lauren Okada Young and Li Zhang from our Real Estate Group unpack what makes Generator’s hybrid hostel-hotel model unique, how the business captures post-pandemic travel trends, and why it aligns with Brookfield’s investment philosophy. Read disclaimers (https://www.brookfield.com/brookfield-perspectives-podcast-disclaimer) for this episode.

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In this episode of Deal Debrief, we explore Brookfield’s recent acquisition of Generator Hostels — a leading European lifestyle hostel operator with 15 properties across 10 countries. Lauren Okada Young and Li Zhang from our Real Estate Group unpack what makes Generator’s hybrid hostel-hotel model unique, how the business captures post-pandemic travel trends, and why it aligns with Brookfield’s investment philosophy. 

Read disclaimers (https://www.brookfield.com/brookfield-perspectives-podcast-disclaimer) for this episode. 

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