Faraway Martha’s Vineyard
Gulmi Group solely led the global PR strategy for the launch of Faraway Hotels, Blue Flag Capital’s first hotel brand, building its identity and reputation through public relations from the ground up. Through a cohesive, multi-market campaign, Gulmi Group established Faraway as a distinctive luxury hospitality brand rooted in design excellence, thoughtful restoration, locally immersive experiences, and the forward-thinking vision of its developers. The strategy also elevated Blue Flag Capital and its leadership as recognized names in boutique hospitality development.
Gulmi Group managed every aspect of the campaign, including brand positioning, global media outreach, press previews, hosted media trips, influencer visits, executive profiles, and leadership features. The work secured prominent coverage in Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Forbes, and WSJ Off Duty, GOOP, Financial Times Weekend, alongside major industry accolades from Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List, Forbes Editor’s Picks, and the Michelin Guide’s Key distinction.
Building on this success, Gulmi Group then launched Faraway Martha’s Vineyard, which earned the same prestigious accolades and was featured across all leading publications. By building the Faraway brand entirely through strategic PR, Gulmi Group transformed its hotel openings into globally celebrated luxury debuts while cementing Blue Flag Capital’s reputation as a force in boutique hospitality.
Awards
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
Condé Nast Traveler Hot List
Michelin Guide’s Key
Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-new-hotels-of-2024-8607510
Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/marthas-vineyard-hotels-and-restaurants-8636084
Hospitality Design - https://hospitalitydesign.com/projects/hotels-resorts/faraway-marthas-vineyard-massachusetts/?ki-cf-botcl=1
AFAR - https://www.afar.com/hotels/best-hotel-getaways-new-england
Financial Times - https://www.ft.com/content/ece740c0-d77b-443f-ad97-24ef8b24aeaf
Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/faraway-marthas-vineyard-review-7973836
Conde Nast Traveler - https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/edgartown/faraway-marthas-vineyard
Goop - https://goop.com/travel/experiences/best-off-season-travel/
Robb Report - https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/the-new-faraway-marthas-vineyard-transforms-beloved-kelley-house-resort-1234863654/
Elle Decor - https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/travel/g44274610/best-new-american-hotels-2023/
Town & Country - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/a60983557/faraway-marthas-vineyard-best-room-review/
Boston Magazine - https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston/cape-islands/
Hospitality Design - https://hospitalitydesign.com/projects/hotels-resorts/best-hotel-openings-us-2023/?ki-cf-botcl=1
Haute Living - https://hauteliving.com/2024/11/meet-blue-flag-capital-ceo-jason-brown/759126/
Michelin Guide - https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/all-the-key-hotels-united-states
Conde Nast Traveler - https://www.cntraveler.com/story/marthas-vineyard-things-to-do-this-summer
Interior Design - https://interiordesign.net/projects/global-getaways-earthy-hotel-design/
Observer - https://observer.com/2023/12/best-new-hotels-united-states/
Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-hotels-in-marthas-vineyard-8655989
Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/restaurants/best-eats-marthas-vineyard-summer
The Zoe Report - https://www.thezoereport.com/living/coastal-new-england-towns
and countless others…
Selected Coverage
A few favorites from a very full press file: