Big news for anyone who lives for a Provincetown summer. Tryst Hospitality has officially acquired the legendary Crown & Anchor.
Over the past few years, Tristan Schukraft, the mogul behind Tryst, has expanded his footprint across major gay travel destinations. So far, those moves have included Puerto Vallarta, Fire Island, and San Juan. Now, Provincetown joins that growing list.
If you’re already panic-texting your group chat about the fate of the pool deck or the Paramount, take a breath. According to Tryst, the plan focuses on evolution, not a total overhaul. Importantly, the complex’s bars, restaurant, and performance venues remain central to the vision. At the same time, Schukraft has pledged to protect the Crown’s role as the queer heartbeat of P-Town.
That said, change is coming to the accommodations. Tryst will relaunch the 17-room hotel as The Tryst Provincetown. In doing so, the property will join the brand’s existing locations in Puerto Vallarta, San Juan, and Fire Island.
“There’s nowhere in the world like Provincetown,” Schukraft said. “LGBTQ+ people have come here for decades to be seen, to create, to fall in love, and to live openly.” For him, the Crown & Anchor sits at the center of that story. Ultimately, he said the goal is to honor the legacy while pushing it forward.
Meanwhile, current owners Jonathan Hawkins and Paolo Martini have embraced the transition. In fact, Martini said Schukraft understands why Provincetown must remain independent, creative, and proudly queer.
So what does this mean for your 2025 plans? For now, almost nothing. The Crown & Anchor will continue normal operations through New Year’s Eve 2025. After that, the property will pause operations from January through April 2026 for renovations.
When summer 2026 arrives, guests can expect refreshed spaces and updated programming. Additionally, local legends will continue sharing the stage with Tryst’s international talent roster. Notably, major events like Bear Week, Carnival, and Spooky Bear remain locked in.
Historically, Schukraft has revitalized iconic queer spaces without stripping away their soul. As a result, his work at The Abbey in West Hollywood and in Fire Island Pines often comes up as proof.
So, who’s ready for tea dance?