Pride Holdings Group Establishes Global Hospitality Footprint Through Strategic 2025 Expansion
January 20th, 2026 1:30 PM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Pride Holdings Group successfully launched operations in 2025 by acquiring bars, nightclubs, and hospitality venues across four countries, establishing a diversified international platform focused on LGBTQ+ hospitality and cultural experiences.

Pride Holdings Group concluded a transformational 2025 marked by strategic global expansion and operational excellence, effectively launching the company and establishing its international operating footprint through disciplined acquisitions. The company successfully acquired a portfolio of bars, nightclubs, and hospitality venues across Australia, Indonesia, the United States, and Italy throughout the year, laying the foundation for a diversified and internationally positioned holdings platform focused on LGBTQ+ hospitality and cultural experiences.
The company strengthened its position as a growing hospitality-focused holding company by advancing key initiatives centered on operational efficiency, portfolio optimization, and sustainable expansion. Pride Holdings Group executed on its strategic roadmap while navigating a dynamic economic environment with focus and resilience, implementing standardized operational practices across acquired assets to drive efficiencies and improved performance. The company maintained a measured and disciplined capital allocation strategy to support long-term value creation while building foundational governance structures and leadership capabilities to support scalable growth.
Michael Barrett, CEO of Pride Holdings Group, stated that after acquiring numerous LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs around the world, the company has incorporated all locations under its branding and systems and looks forward to a significant year for acquisitions. The company's vision includes diversifying into LGBTQ+ hotels, assisted living facilities, merchandising, event planning, and media while continuing to develop and grow existing brands. Barrett expressed confidence that Pride would become a household name in the LGBTQ+ space and the broader community through strategic direction and executive team drive.
As Pride Holdings Group enters 2026, the company remains focused on scaling its platform, supporting its operating partners, and pursuing additional opportunities aligned with its global hospitality strategy. The company invested in systems, talent, and infrastructure throughout 2025 to position portfolio companies for continued expansion, establishing what it describes as the premier LGBTQ+ hospitality and cultural rollup through acquisition of high-value properties and creation of new revenue channels. Additional information about the company's forward-looking statements and cautionary notes can be found at https://www.newmediawire.com where the original release was published.
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