Crestview Partners Acquires Tailwind Hospitality
February 2, 2026
Crestview Partners has acquired Tailwind Hospitality, an airport concessions operator, from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners. Crestview is investing alongside AltitudeX Aviation Group and members of Tailwind’s management; Tailwind will remain led by CEO Jeff Switzer and will pursue further organic and acquisition-driven expansion across U.S. airports.
- Buyers
- Crestview Partners, AltitudeX Aviation Group, Members of Tailwind's existing management team
- Targets
- Tailwind Hospitality, Inc.
- Sellers
- Palladin Consumer Retail Partners
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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