What sectors does KSL focus on?

KSL focuses on Travel & Hospitality.

Where is KSL located?

KSL is headquartered in Denver, US.

KSL

Private equity

Denver · 13 people tracked

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Investment thesis

KSL Capital Partners invests exclusively in the Travel & Leisure sector, drawing on a 30-year track record to identify and execute investments. The firm applies an operator-first mindset, hands-on operating experience, and a commitment to responsible stewardship, partnering with strong management teams to pursue exceptional outcomes. Having invested in over 190 businesses globally since its founding, KSL currently deploys capital through multiple vehicles including KSL Capital Partners VI, KSL Tactical Opportunities II, and KSL Credit Fund IV, spanning both equity and credit strategies across travel and leisure businesses worldwide.

Invests inTravel & HospitalityDenverGlobal

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Denver, CO, US

Instruments

Equity · Debt

Founded

2005

AUM

$26B

Tracked investments

132

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website

Eric Resnick· Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer of KSL Capital Partners, quoted emphasizing the firm's 30-year focus on hiring, developing and empowering strong performers.

Kirk Adamson· Partner· Denver

Partner who joined KSL in 2017 and sits on the firm's private equity and credit Investment Committees. Previously a Principal at Blackstone's Real Estate Debt Strategies team and an associate/analyst at Deutsche Bank. Holds a B.S. from Washington & Lee University.

Anne-Burke Baldridge· Principal· Denver

Principal who joined KSL in 2018; previously an investment banking analyst in J.P. Morgan's Consumer & Retail group. Holds a B.S. from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Kyle Berman· Principal· New York

Principal who joined KSL in 2016; previously an investment banking analyst in Deutsche Bank's Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure group. Holds a B.S. from Cornell University.

Alessandro Bianchessi· Associate· London

Associate who joined KSL in 2025; previously an investment banking analyst at Centerview Partners in London. Holds a B.S. from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Brett Best· Vice President - Tax· Denver

Vice President - Tax in Fund Operations; previously a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Federal Tax practice. A CPA with a Master of Taxation from the University of Denver and degrees from Babson College and F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.

Clyde Bennett III· Senior Associate· Denver

Senior Associate who joined KSL in 2023; previously an analyst in Piper Sandler's Consumer Investment Banking group. Holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Ohio State University.

David Anderson· Vice President· Denver

Vice President in Fund Operations who joined KSL in 2021; previously a Senior Associate in Ernst & Young's Strategy & Transactions group. Holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Minnesota.

Kailey Auger· Vice President· Denver

Vice President in Strategy & Capital Formation who joined KSL in 2022; previously a marketing coordinator at The Blackstone Group and Loancore Capital. Holds a B.S. from Eastern Connecticut State University.

Klaus Altena· Vice President· New York

Vice President who joined KSL in 2022; previously an associate at GIC and PJT Partners. Holds a BS in Economics from the University of Bath.

Mike Acierno· Managing Director· Denver

Managing Director who joined KSL in 2014; previously an investment banking analyst in Citigroup's Real Estate & Lodging division. Holds a B.A. in Economics from Williams College.

Sara Beagle· Vice President· Denver

Vice President on the Strategic Operations team; previously worked in McKinsey's Consumer & Retail practice and as an analyst at Truist Securities. Holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Georgia Tech.

Tony Argibay· Managing Director· Denver

Managing Director who joined KSL in 2016; previously an investment banking analyst in Guggenheim Securities' Gaming and Leisure group. Holds a B.A. from Amherst College.

Investments · 132 tracked

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21c Nashville

21Cmuseumhotels21cmuseumhotels.comin

Allinsnowmassallinsnowmass.com

Alterra Mountain Company

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Atlantic Aviation Holdings

Atlanticaviationatlanticaviation.comin

Beaumierbeaumier.comin

Beckonsbeckons.com

Bicycle Street Inn & Suites

Bicyclestreetbicyclestreet.com

Blue Mountain Resort

Camelback Resort

Camelbackresortcamelbackresort.comin

Cameron House

Charlestonplacecharlestonplace.com

Davenport Hotels

Davenporthotelcollectiondavenporthotelcollection.comin

Davidson Hospitality Groupdavidsonhospitality.comin

Drybardrybar.com

East West Partners

ESPA International

Espaskincareespaskincare.comin

Ewpartnersewpartners.comin

Expeditionsexpeditions.comin

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial Districtmarriott.com

Fairmontfairmont.com

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Flexjetflexjet.comin 𝕏

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney

Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

Grandhotelgrandhotel.com𝕏

Hai Hospitality

Haihospitalityhaihospitality.com

Heritage Golf Group

Heritagegolfgroupheritagegolfgroup.comin

Hershahersha.com

Hersha Hotels and Resorts

Honors Holdings

Honorsholdingshonorsholdings.com

Hotel Viking

Hotelvikinghotelviking.comin

Hyatt Herald Square New Yorkhyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Cambridge

Ifly Indoor Skydiving

Iflyworldiflyworld.com𝕏

Intercontinental Buckhead

Intercontinentalatlantaintercontinentalatlanta.comin

Invited

Invited Clubs

Invitedclubsinvitedclubs.comin

Islamorada Resort Collection

Islamoradaresortcollectionislamoradaresortcollection.com

JW Marriott Clearwater

JW Marriott Desert Springs

JW Marriott Essex House

Kimpton Alma San Diego

La Costa Resort and Spa

Life Time Fitness

Lifetimelifetime.life

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 14

as of Mar 2025

Fund	Vintage	Committed	Net IRR	TVPI	DPI
KSL Capital Partners CV II 3, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures	2023	—	—	1.06x	0.00x
KSL Capital Partners Fund VILPs: Tulare County Employees' Retirement Association	2023	—	-6.5%	0.78x	0.00x
KSL Capital Partners Credit Opportunities Fund IV, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures	2022	—	—	1.03x	0.17x
KSL Capital Partners VILPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association, Kern County Employees' Retirement Association +3 more	2022	—	-6.5%	0.68x	—
KSL Capital Partners Credit Opportunities Fund III, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures	2021	—	—	1.23x	0.41x
KSL Capital Partners Tactical Opportunities Fund II, L.P. Executed October 2024LPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, New Jersey Division of Investment	2021	—	—	1.38x	0.27x
KSL Captal Partners Coto Co-Invest I, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures	2021	—	—	1.10x	0.02x
KSL Capital Partners V, L.P.LPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +3 more	2019	—	12.1%	1.30x	0.54x
KSL Capital Partners IV, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +2 more	2016	—	12.3%	1.60x	0.81x
KSL Capital Partners Credit Opportunities FundLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System	2014	—	14.4%	1.38x	1.38x
KSL Capital Partners III, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +2 more	2011	—	7.6%	1.20x	1.16x
KSL Capital Partners Supplemental IILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board	2009	—	24.8%	2.16x	2.17x
KSL Capital Partners Supplemental II TE, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board	2009	—	24.8%	2.20x	2.16x
KSL Capital Partners II, L.P.LPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board, Annie E. Casey Foundation	2006	—	15.3%	1.87x	1.87x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does KSL focus on?: KSL focuses on Travel & Hospitality.
Where is KSL located?: KSL is headquartered in Denver, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Eric Resnick – Ski, Golf, and Vacation Investing at KSL (Capital Allocators, EP.322) - YouTube

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