Chicago, IL — To propel its next phase of growth, Outbound Hotels has named CoralTree Hospitality as its exclusive operating partner, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to intentional expansion through expert collaboration.
With a dedicated team focused solely on Outbound Hotels, CoralTree brings decades of experience scaling independent companies like Destination Hotels and Two Roads Hospitality. As part of CoralTree’s diverse portfolio of 50+ properties, Outbound gains access to proven systems, SOPs, and regional Global Sales offices— robust regional infrastructure often reserved for larger chains— ensuring operational consistency and long-term brand integrity.
We’ve long admired Outbound’s ability to carve out a unique niche in the outdoor hospitality space. The brand has struck a chord with today’s travelers — people who want beautiful places to stay, but also meaningful experiences rooted in authenticity, connection, and a sense of place. At CoralTree, we share that philosophy of creating destinations that reflect the spirit of their surroundings and foster genuine human connection. We’re thrilled to partner with Outbound in expanding this like-minded ethos to more communities across the country where nature, culture, and hospitality come together in inspiring ways. Tom Luersen, President of CoralTree Hospitality
With shared values and a mutual focus on independently branded resorts in iconic locations, the partnership blends Outbound’s brand vision with CoralTree’s operational experience to unlock new opportunities for growth. This collaboration amplifies the resources, reach, and capabilities available to Outbound Hotels while protecting the creative, community-first ethos that defines the brand.
What’s Next
With more openings and destination-driven concepts on the horizon, Outbound Hotels remains committed to delivering comfort without conformity, rethinking not just where travelers stay, but how they feel while they’re there. More details on each property’s food and beverage offerings, local partnerships, programming, and upcoming activations will be shared in the months ahead.
For more information, visit www.outboundhotels.com.
About CoralTree Hospitality
CoralTree Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio nationally, with a growing presence and a diverse portfolio of more than 50 hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals. Formed in 2018 and based in Denver, CoralTree is dedicated to delivering distinctive and memorable experiences that celebrate the unique surroundings, culture, and community of each property. CoralTree’s collection includes independent, branded, and soft branded properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets. By embracing the unique features of each location, CoralTree crafts personalized guest experiences across its collection, which includes resort communities, lifestyle hotels, the CoralTree Residence Collection and other exceptional properties.
CoralTree’s brand pillars focus on serving from the heart and fostering empowering experiences for team members. This dedication has earned the company recognition as one of the top small companies to work for in Colorado by the Denver Post Top Workplace survey three years in a row. The company has developed initiatives to better serve its team members, communities, stakeholders, and customers, including Bloom, an environmental sustainability program, and CoralTree Cares, the company’s philanthropic platform. CoralTree is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe, a real estate investment, management, and development firm. For more information, visit www.CoralTreeHospitality.com.
About Outbound Hotels
Outbound Hotels seeks to redefine alternative lodging in nature, making it easy for people to access extraordinary outdoor destinations without sacrificing the amenities and design modern travelers want. Guests can hike, bike, ski, climb and swim all day, then retreat to the comfort and camaraderie of Outbound Hotels. Passionate about creating harmony between its properties, natural surroundings and local communities, Outbound respects the places and people it serves. Current properties include The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, WY; Outbound Mammoth in Mammoth Lakes, CA; and Outbound Stowe in Stowe, VT, with new properties opening soon in Yosemite, CA and Sedona, AZ. Outbound Hotels is owned by Waterton and operated in partnership with CoralTree Hospitality. Discover the perfect blend of adventure and comfort at www.outboundhotels.com.
