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This partnership brings Nestlé’s coffee expertise to SMHCC’s leisure destinations, offering guests freshly brewed coffee and pastries on the go.
According to Ian Alcantara, senior business development manager of Nestlé Philippines, the collaboration aims to deliver the comfort of the Nestlé coffee experience to Pico de Loro’s members and guests, enhancing their stay through quality and convenience.
The idea began as a simple “grab-and-go” coffee initiative for SMHCC hotels. Through the partnership with Nestlé Philippines, it has evolved into a mobile cart that blends operational flexibility with premium branding, said Tish De Belen, SMHCC’s senior operations manager for food and beverage.
“With Nestlé Philippines on board, the concept has grown into a stronger collaboration. While we begin here at Pico de Loro, more SMHCC properties will soon enjoy the same convenience,” she shared.
Maxi Gavino, general manager of Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club and Pico Sands Hotel, emphasized that the cart represents more than just a coffee service.
“It’s about creating experiences and memories that guests will carry with them when they visit destinations like ours,” she said.
The DASH Cart is now serving guests along Pico de Loro’s beachfront, with expansion already underway to other SMHCC properties, including Park Inn by Radisson Davao, and soon to Park Inn by Radisson Clark and North EDSA.
This strategic partnership highlights how hospitality brands can collaborate with global food and beverage leaders to elevate guest experiences through mobility, innovation, and shared brand values. —Vanessa Hidalgo
