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Press Releases from HMSHost
Dec 4, 2024
Avolta Awarded Contracts to Develop Retail and F&B Concessions for 11+ years in JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8Avolta will create a travel experience revolution in Terminal 8 through concepts that bring the world-renowned culture and flavor of New York City to the heart of the terminal through iconic culinary experiences and hybrid concepts.
Nov 19, 2024
HMSHost Unveils OMB Biergarten at Charlotte Douglas International AirportThe new full-service restaurant and bar created in partnership with Charlotte born-and-brewed The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is now open in Concourse D, bringing the perfect pints and fantastic fare of the “Best Beer Garden” in the U.S. to CLT
Oct 22, 2024
HMSHost Appoints Industry Veteran Brett Kelly as Vice President of Business DevelopmentKelly has joined the leader in travel dining at a time of strong growth in North America and will leverage his extensive experience in commercial development to build on this momentum in the region
Oct 9, 2024
Avolta’s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International AirportUnder a newly awarded contract extension, restaurateur will continue to operate at MKE through 2031 and bring new dining options to the terminal — including the airport’s first Dunkin’ locations
Oct 3, 2024
Travelers Once Again Name HMSHost’s Dining Venues among the “10Best” at Airports across the U.S.In USA TODAY’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, travelers voted HMSHost’s Blu2o at Palm Beach International Airport into the prestigious top spot as Best Airport Bar
Sep 23, 2024
Avolta’s HMSHost to Grow Its Presence at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Under Newly Awarded 10-Year ContractTravel dining leader will develop nearly 4,600 ft2 (1,400m2) of added food and beverage space that will include partnerships with celebrity chef Guy Fieri and a renowned Arizona distillery.
Sep 5, 2024
HMSHost Unites with Championship-winning Vegas Golden Knights for a “Vegas Born” Dining ExperienceNew full-service restaurant and bar, Vegas Born, is now open in D Gates at Harry Reid International Airport, offering travelers an only-in-Vegas experience celebrating the legendary local NHL team
Aug 21, 2024
HMSHost Opens Transformed Chili’s® at Jacksonville International AirportPart of JAX’s concessions upgrades, the popular dining destination underwent a complete demolition and rebuild in a new location to offer more seating in a sleek, modern, inviting space — elevating casual dining to enhance the passenger experience
Jun 17, 2024
HMSHost Teams with NASCAR for Newest Dining Destination at St. Louis Lambert International AirportTravelers and Racing Fans Are Revved Up to Experience New NASCAR Drafthouse Concept — Now Open in Terminal 1
Jun 14, 2024
HMSHost Awarded “Best Employee Recognition Program” at 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions AwardsAirports Councils International – North America (ACI) bestows HMSHost with prestigious award in recognition of its culture of appreciation, caring, and inclusion among its team members across North America