Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) has opened two locations of popular global coffee brand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Operated by Tailwind Hospitality, Inc., the SHV outposts offer The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s signature small-batch roasted coffees and teas sourced from family-owned estates in Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Japan and India. The airport plans to open a third location before the end of the year.
“At Tailwind Hospitality, our top priority is providing travelers with an exceptional experience through high-quality products and outstanding customer service. With our long-standing relationship at Shreveport Regional Airport, we saw the perfect opportunity to expand our offerings and knew The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf would be a great addition to our portfolio,” said Tailwind Hospitality CEO Jeff Switzer. “We understand what our guests are looking for, and their demand for premium coffee and tea is clear, which is why we’re thrilled to join forces with such an iconic brand like The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to work with Jeff, Jess and the entire Tailwind Hospitality team to open multiple locations at the Shreveport Airport. Their commitment to delivering high-quality service and understanding the needs of travelers aligns perfectly with our brand’s values,” added Michelle Reap, senior manager of franchise development for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “From the moment we met, it was clear that their years of experience, thoughtful approach to operations and passion for our product made them the sophisticated operators we’re looking for as we actively seek multi-unit operators to grow The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf across North America. We’re confident this collaboration will lead to great success at the Shreveport Airport and possible future airport opportunities.”
