Who We Are

HMSHost, a subsidiary of Avolta, is a leader in creating dining for travel venues. With our unmatched portfolio, we operate over 1,000 locations in nearly 80 airports across North America, including proprietary concepts, local, regional, and national brands, and partnerships with award-winning chefs. For decades, HMSHost has curated food and beverage programs that make a traveler’s journey as exciting as the destination.

HMSHost has repeatedly been recognized by the industry and travelers for our innovative dining venues, exceptional food & beverage, outstanding customer service, and traveler engagement, with recent awards such as:

• Best Overall Restaurateur (Large Operators) – 2025 AX Awards, Airport Experience News

• Numerous concepts among the top 10 "Best Airport Bars," "Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurants," and "Best Airport Grab-And-Go Food" – USA TODAY 2024 Readers' Choice Awards

• Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service – 2019 AX Awards, Airport Experience News

• Brew & Bite Battle culinary competition at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), winner in the Customer Experience category, Partnering with Concessionaires/Service Providers – 2024 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Awards, Airports Council International – North America

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