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Sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winningbrands, today announced the expansion of the iconic Delanobrand to Europe. Delano Porto Cervo in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia Italy, expected to open by June 2023, represents thenext stage of international growth for sbe and the Delano brandin one of the world’s most idyllic and sought-after travel destinations. Celebrating its 25th year of delivering trendsettingboutique hospitality to its customers, Delano will continue itslegacy of unparalleled luxury, relaxation and beauty at its newSardinian location, which has long been a destination for the world’s most discerning travelers. Sbe will take over andredevelop the existing property in partnership with privateequity firm Quianto Capital and its strategic advisor and assetmanager, Enma Capital. With international expansion at thecore of sbe’s strategic growth plan, the company will add nearly50 new hotels to its portfolio nationally and internationally bythe year 2021.

“I am delighted to partner with Enrico and Petra Meneghetti to deliver the iconic Delano brand to one of the most beautiful and intimate resort destinations in the European market. We couldn’t have found a better partner to launch the Delano brand in Italy,” said Chadi Farhat, sbe’s Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East & Europe. “As we continue to scale our signature brands across the globe, we look forward to offering to the sbetribe more of the creative, customized, and exclusive experiences for which sbe has made our name. At the heart of this new project is a modern, wellness-driven take on luxury and leisure, which we know our customers will enjoy upon its opening in 2023.”

“We are very excited to be partnering with sbe”, said Petra Hofer, CEO of Quianto Capital Limited. “We are looking forward to present the wealth of the place offered by Sardinia, as wellas Delano’s exclusive effortlessly chic hospitality, to create a unique world-class resort in Porto Cervo.”

Enrico Meneghetti, CEO of Enma Capital & Partners Limited, said, “As strategic advisor ofQuianto Capital Limited during the investment selection process and subsequently of theoperators, we chose Delano as a luxury hospitality partner to revive the worldliness and the trueflavor of the origins of Costa Smeralda when it was frequented by the international jet set andadded the maximum value to the unique culture, history and geography of Sardinia. Delano willplay a key role in setting a new luxury hospitality standard that will meet the demand of minimalbut exclusive Sardinian holidays and generate a shared and sustainable long-term growth forthe surrounding region. It will be a unique place like the area in which it is located.”

Nestled into the sparkling seaside of famed Sardinian locale Costa Smeralda, the 68-room property will undergo a completeredevelopment and remodel in keeping with Delano’s signature elevated style. Steps from the romantic white sand beaches and dazzling marina of the Porto Cervo village, the destination has its roots in the rich Italian design of famed architect LuigiVietti. The property will feature a world-class restaurant, lobby bar, pool bar, beach club, fitness studio and other hotel-related amenities developed as part of the hotel. Sbe subsidiary Dakota Development, led by President Joe Faust, will provide design and construction management services for the luxury project in development.

Delano is a classic trailblazer in the boutique hotel space, with Philippe Starck’s Delano South Beach credited with defining South Beach as a sought-after destination. Situated in beautiful Costa Smeralda, the luxury resort is poised to make a similar mark on Sardinia, embodying sbe’s signature full circle lifestyle approach. As with every sbe hotel, Delano’s recognizable design point-of-view will be visible throughout the property with sophistication and ease blending with timeless design.

About Sbe.   Established in 2002 by Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately-held, leadinglifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels,residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries,sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with acommitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Following the acquisition ofMorgans Hotel Group, the pioneer of boutique lifestyle hotels, in partnership with Accor, sbe hasan unparalleled global portfolio which will see 36 hotels and over 200 global world-renownedculinary, nightlife and entertainment venues by the end of 2020. The company is uniquelypositioned to offer a complete lifestyle experience – from nightlife, food & beverage andentertainment to hotels and residences, and through its innovative customer loyalty and rewardsprogram, The Code, as well as its award-winning international real estate developmentsubsidiary, Dakota Development – all of which solidify sbe as the preeminent leader acrosshospitality. The company’s established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel &Residences, Delano, Mondrian, The Redbury, HYDE Hotel & Residences, and The House ofOriginals. In addition, sbe has the following internationally acclaimed restaurants and loungesunder subsidiary Disruptive Restaurant Group: Katsuya by Chef Katsuya Uechi, Umami Burger,Cleo, Fi’lia, Carna by Dario Cecchini, Leynia and Diez y Seis by Chef José Icardi, HYDELounge, S Bar, Doheny Room, Nightingale, Skybar, Bond, and Privilege. To learn more, visitsbe.com.

Quianto Capital Limited is a private equity real estate investment company which is committedto solid sustainability practices based on concrete objectives to advance social conditions incommunities, evolve the enhancement of projects, and to protect the environment and maximizethe sustainable impact. The fundamental part of its business is to ensure responsibleinvestments by developing profitable strategies that offer tangible social benefits. This socialvalue is part of the company’s DNA and is an integral part in the research and selection of itsinvestments. Connect with us: Instagram LinkedIn @quiantocapital. For more information:quiantocapital.com.

 Enma Capital & Partners Limited is a private equity investment company that engages in theresearch and selection of investment opportunities with the aim of creating long lasting impactsand long-term values to organizations, investors and communities. It strives to consolidate itsexperiences to encourage the growth of untapped opportunities in dynamic marketenvironments. Connect with us: Instagram LinkedIn @enmacapital. For more information:enmacapital.com