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Press Releases from HMSHost

Feb 25, 2026

A Layover Lifesaver: Snack Smarter at the Airport with Health-conscious Grab & Go

The evolution of Avolta’s award-winning Eat Well. Travel Further. program has landed at select HMSHost dining venues at Chicago O’Hare, and will arrive soon at LAX and Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Feb 17, 2026

HMSHost and Toronto Pearson Unveil Plans for a New Chapter in Dining Anchored by Local Brands and Digital Innovation

Under a new 12-year contract, HMSHost will transform the dining experience, including opening outposts of Mary Brown’s Chicken, OEB Kitchen + Bar, and KINTON RAMEN, alongside new concepts from Chef Roger Mooking and Pizzeria Libretto.

Jan 23, 2026

HMSHost Enters Partnership with Eataly to Bring Authentic Italian Cuisine to North America’s Airports

The travel restaurateur has unveiled the first Eataly in a North American airport, in JFK’s Terminal 8 — the first of three that will open at the international airport in the coming months under HMSHost’s new brand partnership

Jan 7, 2026

HMSHost Named Food & Beverage Concessionaire for Concourse B Expansion at Palm Beach International Airport

Palm Beach County has awarded HMSHost a 10-year contract to open numerous dining venues — with a focus on local culinary landmarks — in Concourse B and the Main Terminal as part of PBI’s expansion and modernization project

Nov 20, 2025

HMSHost Awarded 10-year Contract to Debut Local Craft Distillery in Washington Dulles International Airport’s New Concourse E

HMSHost will bring a unique taste of the region to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s largest airport with a new bar and restaurant from MurLarkey Distilled Spirits

Oct 8, 2025

HMSHost Partners with Guy Fieri and SanTan Spirits to Bring New Dining Experiences to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

A toast to the tastes that make Phoenix a unique culinary destination, the arrival of Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen+Bar and SanTan Spirit House elevates the food & beverage offerings at Sky Harbor

Aug 6, 2025

HMSHost Debuts a World-class Spirits Experience — No Passport Required

At select HMSHost bars and restaurants in 20 airports across the U.S., travelers can embark on a first-class journey through the world’s finest spirits

Jul 24, 2025

HMSHost Expands Partnership with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport under New 10-year Contract

HMSHost will debut local favorites Velvet Taco and La La Land Kind Café at DFW and operate Nékter Juice Bar’s first location in a U.S. airport

Jul 17, 2025

HMSHost Awarded Contracts to Unveil 14 New Dining Concepts at San Antonio International Airport

The award-winning restaurateur will bring the rich flavors, flair, and culture of San Antonio to Terminals A and B via numerous new casual-dining and quick-service restaurants.