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BETHESDA, Maryland (July 17, 2025) \u2013 <\/strong>Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) <\/strong>and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announced it has been awarded a new 10-year contract and an additional five-year lease extension at San Antono International Airport (SAT) to open 14 new dining concepts and continue serving travelers at another long-time favorite, significantly expanding a local culinary partnership that began with Chef Johnny Hernandez in 2012. The concessions program across more than 19,800 ft2<\/sup> is part of the airport\u2019s multi-billion-dollar improvement plan and will bring many local, award-winning, chef-driven concepts to Terminals A and B \u2014 each offering a true taste of San Antonio and collectively enhancing San Antonio\u2019s designation as one of only two UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy in the U.S.<\/p>\n

HMSHost\u2019s and Chef Johnny\u2019s new culinary program will be a transformative, hyper-local offering that will showcase the rich flavors, flair, and culture of the surrounding community through partnerships with even more of San Antonio\u2019s most renowned chefs, including several recognized by the prestigious James Beard Awards and Michelin Guide.<\/p>\n

In Terminal A, the culinary partnership will provide travelers award-winning fare including Chef Johnny\u2019s Mercado<\/strong>, Southtown Market<\/strong>, and La Gloria <\/strong>from Chef Johnny Hernandez; Tre Pizzeria <\/strong>from Chef Jason Dady; Freight Fried Chicken <\/strong>from Chef Nicola Blaque; and an array of healthy options at Pharm Table<\/strong> from Chef Elizabeth Johnson. HMSHost will also open a location of Panda Express <\/strong>and a proprietary<\/strong> tequila bar<\/strong>, a collaboration between HMSHost, Chef Johnny, and Herradura inspired by the birthplace of tequila \u2014 a story that will be shared through its exquisite selection of margaritas.<\/p>\n

In Terminal B, the partnership will introduce Southerleigh <\/strong>from Chef Jeff Balfour; 2M Smokehouse<\/strong> from Chef Esaul Ramos, Jr.; The Tasting Room<\/strong> by Becker Vineyards<\/strong>, a cornerstone of Texas Hill Country wine; and Bakery Lorraine<\/strong>, named one of the \u201cTop 10 Bakeries in the U.S.\u201d by Fodor\u2019s. <\/em>HMSHost will also provide travelers with added dining options from some of their favorite national brands, Popeye\u2019s<\/strong> and Dunkin\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery few years, an opportunity presents itself to transform the experience at an airport \u2014 and this is certainly one of those opportunities,\u201d said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. \u201cWe are proud to be a part of the evolution of San Antonio International Airport and to collaborate with such an exceptional group of chef partners that reflect the culinary diversity of the city. Our hope is that through this elevated concessions program, travelers will choose to fly through or to SAT because the food experience makes their journey as exciting as the destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing makes me happier than being joined by this amazing lineup of award-winning chefs. They represent San Antonio\u2019s best,\u201d said Chef Johnny. \u201cIt\u2019s unheard of to have this much culinary talent in any airport, and we are grateful to have airport leadership that values the importance of supporting our local chef-owned businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSan Antonio is a city brimming with culture and cuisine, so to feature these award-winning chefs and their signature concepts at San Antonio International Airport is a culinary victory,\u201d said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, City of San Antonio. \u201cThis partnership with HMSHost and each of these nationally and internationally recognized chefs will elevate the culinary experience in our city.\u201d<\/p>\n

Digital technology will be an essential part of these new dining venues, with in-store technology such as OpenTable virtual waitlist, QR code order and pay, self-order kiosks, digital menu boards, and self-checkout, helping to create a frictionless journey for guests. Travelers will also be able to enjoy all the benefits of the Club Avolta loyalty program, gaining access to exclusive offers and cross-promotions. <\/p>\n

HMSHost will operate the new dining venues as joint ventures with multiple Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partners, including Johnny Hernandez, owner, True Flavors, Inc.; Nicola Blaque, Chef\/Owner, Freight Chicken; Allison Balfour, Co-owner of Southerleigh Hospitality Group; and Crystal Dady, Owner of Tre Pizzeria.<\/p>","field_body2":null,"field_body3":null,"field_caption":null,"field_careersWebsite":null,"field_corporatePhone":null,"field_customerSupportPhone":null,"field_eyebrow":null,"field_form":null,"field_form2":null,"field_fullName":null,"field_googleAnalyticsId":null,"field_icons":null,"field_interiorStageHeight":null,"field_internationalWebsite":null,"field_jobTitle":null,"field_legacyEntryId":null,"field_localPhone":null,"field_modalLink":null,"field_modalText":null,"field_modalTitle":null,"field_partnerDatabaseId":null,"field_publishedDate":"2025-07-17 04:00:00","field_seo":"{\"titleRaw\":[],\"descriptionRaw\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\",\"keywords\":[],\"score\":\"\",\"social\":{\"twitter\":{\"handle\":\"\",\"title\":\"HMSHost Awarded Contracts to Unveil 14 New Dining Concepts at San Antonio International Airport - HMSHost\",\"imageId\":\"\",\"description\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\"},\"facebook\":{\"handle\":\"\",\"title\":\"HMSHost Awarded Contracts to Unveil 14 New Dining Concepts at San Antonio International Airport - HMSHost\",\"imageId\":\"\",\"description\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\"}},\"advanced\":{\"robots\":[],\"canonical\":\"\"}}","field_showBody2":null,"field_showBody3":null,"field_interiorShowScrollDownIndicator":null,"field_showScrollDownIndicator":null,"field_showSocialIcons":null,"field_showSustainabilityImagesSec2":null,"field_socialLeader":null,"field_stageHeight":null,"field_stageText":null,"field_strategicAlliancesEmail":null,"field_newsSubtitle":"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","field_expresssummary":null,"field_newsSummary":"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.","field_sustainabilitySubtitle":null,"field_expressurl":null},{"id":"236627","fieldLayoutId":"11","uid":"4fa688db-6dcc-40ab-b57f-6fa0969edcf9","enabled":"1","archived":"0","dateCreated":"2025-06-25 12:34:06","dateUpdated":"2025-06-25 12:34:06","siteSettingsId":"236627","slug":"hmshost-and-rock-roll-hall-of-famer-sammy-hagar-open-sammys-beach-bar-grill-at-charlotte-douglas-international-airport","siteId":"1","uri":"news\/press\/hmshost-and-rock-roll-hall-of-famer-sammy-hagar-open-sammys-beach-bar-grill-at-charlotte-douglas-international-airport","enabledForSite":"1","sectionId":"6","typeId":"7","authorId":"209943","postDate":"2025-06-24 17:53:00","expiryDate":null,"contentId":"228460","title":"HMSHost and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar Open Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill at Charlotte Douglas International Airport","field_accessibilityText":null,"field_address":null,"field_body":"\n

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BETHESDA, Maryland <\/strong>(June 25, 2025) \u2013 Global restaurateur HMSHost<\/a>, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, announced the expansion of their successful partnership with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar<\/strong> with the opening of their newest Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill restaurant at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located in Concourse D. Sammy flew in to join executives and staff from HMSHost and the airport, as well as fans and media to celebrate the grand opening on June 24. Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill at CLT is their fifth outpost in U.S. airports.<\/p>\n

CLT travelers now have an opportunity to experience Sammy\u2019s favorite things \u2014 great food and music, in a casual full-service restaurant that seamlessly blends rock & roll vibes with a laid-back beach environment. <\/p>\n

\u201cBringing my Beach Bar & Grill to Charlotte is all about sharing good times, great food and music with travelers,\u201d said Hagar. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a place to grab a bite \u2014 it\u2019s a place to kick back, enjoy a killer cocktail, and soak in some island and rock and roll vibes. I\u2019m especially proud that through the Hagar Family Foundation, we\u2019re also able to give back to the Charlotte community, like we do at all of our locations.\u201d

Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill at CLT, which seats 113 guests, features vibrant colors, an electric atmosphere, and photos and mementos from Hagar\u2019s illustrious career. The extensive menu offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner \u2014 including \u2018Start Me Up\u2019 appetizers, like baja quesadillas and beach nachos; \u2018Sam Wiches,\u2019 like tacos, burgers, and barbeque brisket; and a variety of delicious entr\u00e9es. The restaurant also features a full bar that serves beer, wine, signature cocktails, and spirits \u2014 including Hagar\u2019s own award-winning premium Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar Rum and Santo Tequila, along with his new beer, Red Rocker Lager. <\/p>\n

The opening of Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill at CLT marks the fifth Beach Bar restaurant for the singer, songwriter, guitarist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in collaboration with HMSHost, which operates four other locations in Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), and Kahului Airport (OGG). <\/p>\n

Along their journey through CLT, travelers dining at Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill also can make a positive impact on the Charlotte community as Hagar will donate a portion of his profits from the restaurant to two local charitable organizations, the Levine Children's Hospital and the Hope Street Food Pantry, through the Hagar Family Foundation. <\/p>\n

\u201cSammy\u2019s positive energy is apparent in every aspect of his Beach Bar & Grill, which will bring a fun and exciting vibe to Concourse D, especially for those embarking on flights to the Caribbean who want to get a head start on enjoying the relaxation and island life,\u201d said Stephen Douglas, Vice President of Business Development, HMSHost. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a wonderful partnership with Sammy and Charlotte Douglas International Airport for many years, and are very happy to have had this opportunity to collaborate on a dining venue that will undoubtedly make the traveler\u2019s journey through CLT happier. It\u2019s also a unique chance for visitors to CLT to have a positive impact locally through the Hagar Family Foundation simply by doing what they love: enjoying a great meal during their travels.\u201d <\/p>","field_body2":null,"field_body3":null,"field_caption":null,"field_careersWebsite":null,"field_corporatePhone":null,"field_customerSupportPhone":null,"field_eyebrow":null,"field_form":null,"field_form2":null,"field_fullName":null,"field_googleAnalyticsId":null,"field_icons":null,"field_interiorStageHeight":null,"field_internationalWebsite":null,"field_jobTitle":null,"field_legacyEntryId":null,"field_localPhone":null,"field_modalLink":null,"field_modalText":null,"field_modalTitle":null,"field_partnerDatabaseId":null,"field_publishedDate":"2025-06-25 04:00:00","field_seo":"{\"titleRaw\":[],\"descriptionRaw\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\",\"keywords\":[],\"score\":\"\",\"social\":{\"twitter\":{\"handle\":\"\",\"title\":\"HMSHost and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar Open Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill at Charlotte Douglas International Airport - HMSHost\",\"imageId\":\"\",\"description\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\"},\"facebook\":{\"handle\":\"\",\"title\":\"HMSHost and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar Open Sammy\u2019s Beach Bar & Grill at Charlotte Douglas International Airport - HMSHost\",\"imageId\":\"\",\"description\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\"}},\"advanced\":{\"robots\":[],\"canonical\":\"\"}}","field_showBody2":null,"field_showBody3":null,"field_interiorShowScrollDownIndicator":null,"field_showScrollDownIndicator":null,"field_showSocialIcons":null,"field_showSustainabilityImagesSec2":null,"field_socialLeader":null,"field_stageHeight":null,"field_stageText":null,"field_strategicAlliancesEmail":null,"field_newsSubtitle":"Featuring an extensive menu of beach-inspired fare, Hagar\u2019s line of premium rum and tequila, and memorabilia from the legendary musician\u2019s storied career","field_expresssummary":null,"field_newsSummary":"Featuring an extensive menu of beach-inspired fare, Hagar\u2019s line of premium rum and tequila, and memorabilia from the legendary musician\u2019s storied career","field_sustainabilitySubtitle":null,"field_expressurl":null},{"id":"236358","fieldLayoutId":"11","uid":"cc307b3b-0738-4548-aa30-9879774cc2d2","enabled":"1","archived":"0","dateCreated":"2025-06-23 16:49:43","dateUpdated":"2025-06-23 16:49:43","siteSettingsId":"236358","slug":"avolta-inducts-five-team-members-into-its-prestigious-north-american-hall-of-fame","siteId":"1","uri":"news\/press\/avolta-inducts-five-team-members-into-its-prestigious-north-american-hall-of-fame","enabledForSite":"1","sectionId":"6","typeId":"7","authorId":"53482","postDate":"2025-06-23 16:31:00","expiryDate":null,"contentId":"228191","title":"Avolta Inducts Five Team Members into Its Prestigious North American Hall of Fame","field_accessibilityText":null,"field_address":null,"field_body":"

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BETHESDA, Maryland, and EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (June 23, 2025) \u2013 <\/strong>Avolta celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame inductees at its North America Support Center \u2013 Maryland, honoring five team members from across its travel retail and food & beverage operations in the U.S. and Canada. Its prestigious Hall of Fame recognizes team members who provide the most memorable of experiences to travelers and to their colleagues, with their efforts not only enriching the lives of those around them, but also serving as a shining example of what it means to go the extra mile.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Hall of Fame honorees hail from throughout North America, representing Avolta\u2019s food & beverage, duty-paid, and duty-free business. To earn their place among the company\u2019s service superstars, each inductee had been repeatedly recognized by their manager and peers for their outstanding service throughout 2024 and then subsequently nominated for the Hall of Fame by Operations leadership in their region.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my favorite day of the year. It\u2019s a day where we get to pause and celebrate our people, hear their stories, and help them cement a lasting legacy within our company,\u201d said Steve Johnson, President & CEO, North America, Avolta. \u201cWorking in this industry can be challenging, but every day our Hall of Fame winners demonstrate their passion and do the right thing for travelers and their fellow team members. And that is something to applaud.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2024 Avolta Hall of Fame inductees are:<\/p>\n