Hotel Equities Named One of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2027 by Newsweek

ATLANTA, GA - Hotel Equities (HE), a hospitality management and development company, has been named to Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2027 list, recognizing the company among top U.S. employers included in this year's ranking.

The recognition, developed by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, is based on employee research examining the companies people most admire and would most like to work for. More than 179,000 U.S. employees participated in the primary survey, with additional employee feedback and company reviews incorporated into the analysis.

For HE, the recognition aligns with a philosophy that has long shaped the company's approach to hospitality: listen closely, learn continuously and invest in people.

At Hotel Equities, investing in Talent is viewed not simply as an HR priority, but as a business imperative with a meaningful return for associates, owners and the organization as a whole.

"Some of the most valuable lessons I've learned in this business have come from simply listening to people," said Ben Rafter, Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Equities. "Early in my career, that meant giving guests my cell phone number and asking them to tell me directly where we could be better. The same principle applies to our team members today. When you listen, show up and give talented people the resources and opportunities to grow, they make the entire organization stronger. That's why we continue to invest so heavily in our people."

That commitment is evident in Hotel Equities' continued investment in Talent Development and Human Resources, including structured leadership and career development programs, training and professional growth opportunities, and benefits and resources designed to support associates throughout their careers with the company.

The methodology behind America's Most Admired Workplaces evaluates employers across three primary dimensions: the Inspirational Factor, reflecting employees who identify their current employer as a company they love and admire; the Aspirational Factor, measuring interest among people who would like to work for the company in the future; and Overall Company Performance which considers corporate culture, work-life balance, working environment, belonging and community, compensation and benefits, training and career progression, mental well-being, and job security and stability.

The study is independent, and companies cannot pay to be included or influence their placement in the ranking. For more information on the Newsweek America's Most Admired Workplaces 2027 list including methodology, visit https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-most-admired-workplaces-2027.