News & Press
Press Releases from HMSHost
Jun 25, 2025
HMSHost and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar Open Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill at Charlotte Douglas International AirportFeaturing an extensive menu of beach-inspired fare, Hagar’s line of premium rum and tequila, and memorabilia from the legendary musician’s storied career
Jun 23, 2025
Avolta Inducts Five Team Members into Its Prestigious North American Hall of FameRepresenting teams across HMSHost, Hudson, and Dufry in the U.S. and Canada, these outstanding colleagues were chosen from over 31,000 team members across 110 travel venues, representing the very best of travel service excellence.
May 5, 2025
HMSHost Unveils Plans to Bring a Fresh Era of Dining to Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy International Airport through Newly Awarded 10-year ContractLeader in travel dining will enhance the sense of place at JFK, infusing the vibrant flavors of New York into Terminal 5 — from New York City’s most beloved community eateries.
Apr 17, 2025
HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport RestaurantTravelers across the U.S. voted for their favorite airport eateries in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, crowning Whisky River champion and five more HMSHost restaurants among their top 10
Apr 2, 2025
HMSHost Named Best Overall Restaurateur among Large Operators at 2025 Airport Experience AwardsAt prestigious annual industry awards, leader in travel dining recognized for excellence in operations, customer service, creativity, food quality, and marketing
Feb 19, 2025
HMSHost Will Grow Its Presence at John F. Kennedy International Airport through a New 15-year Contract to Operate in Terminal 4HMSHost will begin operations in JFK T4 in 2025, bringing nine restaurants to the terminal that will offer a taste of the rich culinary diversity of three New York City boroughs
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