AMERICA NEWS, ATLANTA, BRANDS. September 4, 2024: Leading hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) and innovative food and beverage pioneer 34th Floor Hospitality are teaming up to infuse hotel stays with unforgettable flavors and experiences. The collaboration will revolutionize the culinary journey for guests across HE’s portfolio with immediate integrations at new properties in the Caribbean and Latin America.
34th Floor Hospitality’s innovative team brings to the table a blend of creativity, market knowledge and owner-focused operations. Together with HE’s best-in-class operators and corporate food and beverage teams, the partnership aims to enhance dining experiences by leveraging 34th Floor’s track record of creative concept and brand development, tailoring the offerings of F&B according to the unique requirements of its markets and guest preferences. .
“We are excited to begin this partnership with 34th Floor Hospitality,” said Al Smith, President of Hotel Operations for HE. “Their team’s fire for culinary innovation will enhance our lifestyle and F&B operations, aligning perfectly with our commitment to providing unmatched service and value.”
34th Floor Hospitality is known for its entrepreneurial approach to consulting, project development and full third-party hospitality project management, working on large-scale projects in various global markets. Olivier Zardoni, CEO and Founder of 34th Floor Hospitality, said: “Partnering with Hotel Equities allows us to share our passion with an even wider audience across their diverse portfolio of hotels. The collaboration fuels our enthusiasm to deliver enhanced value and experiences to their stakeholders.”
The initial phase of this collaboration begins by integrating 34th Floor Hospitality’s F&B strategies at select AL properties in North America and its expanding footprint in the CALA region.
Joe Reardon, Head of Development for HE, highlighted the broader results, adding, “Partnering with 34th Floor Hospitality increases our competitive advantage in new markets as well as in markets where we are well established. It is key to establishing Hotel Shares as the preferred operator driving innovation in hospitality and food and beverage experiences.”
About Hotel Shares
Hotel Equities (HE) is an award-winning, full-service management, development and ownership firm with a portfolio of approximately 300 hotels and resorts throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. Fred Cerrone, CHA, serves as Founder and Chairman; Brad Rahinsky serves as President and CEO. For more information on Hotelequities, visit hotelequities.com
About Hospitality on the 34th floor
Founded in 2014, 34th Floor Hospitality is a full-service food and beverage consulting and management firm. From concept design and development, financial underwriting, training and openings to day-to-day oversight and operational management, his team of experts strategically and tactically leads multiple projects for clients worldwide, including major brands such as TopGolf, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, MGM International. MSC Cruises and Hilton worldwide. With over 100 years of combined experience working for top-rated hotels, chefs, restaurant companies and entertainment venues, Kati 34 brings a unique experience to create innovative and entrepreneurial solutions for every hospitality asset.
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