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Jan 26, 2023

Scales Joins HMSHost

HMSHost has appointed Shelby M. Scales as vice president, strategic alliances, effective immediately. In this role, she will lead HMSHost’s relationships with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partners and other woman- and minority-owned businesses.

Jan 23, 2023

HMSHost Leads Food Tech Evolution Inside Airports

The use of self-order kiosks, self-checkout stations, QR codes, and Starbucks mobile ordering is rising significantly as consumers continue their demand for convenience.

Jan 23, 2023

Restaurant Roundup: Wine bar coming to Gulch, Pharmacy Burger opens in BNA, more

East Nashville’s beloved burger joint for over a decade is headed to Nashville International Airport (BNA).

Jan 20, 2023

Where to Eat and Drink at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. As passenger traffic continues to rebound, so will the number of people looking for places to eat and drink from Concourse A all the way down to Concourse E.

Jan 6, 2023

Cooler Hiring and Milder Pay Gains Could Aid Inflation Fight

Laura E. FitzRandolph, the chief human resources officer, said the company expects demand for travel to remain strong in 2023. “We’re not slowing down in our hiring efforts or our business at all,” she said.

Jan 4, 2023

HMSHost Introduces BIOLO Biodegradable Straws to U.S. Airport Dining Venues

Global travel restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with BIOLO to introduce PHA biodegradable straws in numerous dining venues at US airports across California, Washington, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.

Dec 29, 2022

Ben's Soft Pretzels Announces New Store at Indianapolis International Airport

Ben’s Soft Pretzels, an Amish-inspired soft pretzel bakery offering preservative-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free pretzels baked fresh on-site daily, announces a new location at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Dec 15, 2022

How O'Hare Taps Self-service to Meet the Post Pandemic Customer

Today, O'Hare Airport features 18 Starbucks restaurants, making it Starbucks' most profitable zip code in the world, Ryniewski said. He further pointed out that Starbucks' legendary chairman/CEO Howard Shultz opposed having a "grab and go" offering until HMSHost, the airport's foodservice operator, introduced the concept at O'Hare. Grab and go now accounts for a fifth of Starbucks' sales.

Dec 9, 2022

Where to Eat and Drink at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport

From Restaurant Row offshoots to quick-serve staples, there’s no going hungry at ORD.

Nov 18, 2022

A New Tex-Mex Restaurant Opens at the Airport

Chef Johnny Hernandez, known for La Gloria and The Fruteria, opened a new concept, Super Bien, inside San Antonio International Airport this week.