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BETHESDA, Maryland (Oct. 22, 2024) \u2013 <\/strong>Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announces the appointment of concessions industry veteran Brett Kelly as Vice President of Business Development for food and beverage across North America. <\/p>\n

A seasoned and respected senior executive in aviation and hospitality, Kelly will play a crucial role in HMSHost\u2019s growth as a member of the leadership team charged with winning and retaining airport contracts, maintaining landlord relations, and improving portfolio real estate values across nearly 80 airports in North America.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Brett to HMSHost,\u201d said Derryl Benton, Chief Development Officer, North America, Avolta. \u201cI am proud to have known and worked alongside Brett for many years and know that his expertise and leadership in our industry will be instrumental as we continue to enhance the traveler experience in every market we serve. His vision perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering exceptional service, quality, and experiences that make the journey as exciting as the destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelly joins HMSHost after a distinguished career in airport concessions and commercial development spanning more than 25 years, most recently as Managing Partner of Harper Elan Business Consulting. During his decade-long tenure supporting the concessions program at Baltimore\/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Kelly served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and Vice President and Asset Manager for Fraport. In these capacities, he was responsible for the financial and operational performance of the company. As COO, Kelly oversaw the development, leasing, and operations of six concessions contracts. He managed the entirety of the Fraport USA field organization with direct responsibility for the management, operations, leasing, and state contract compliance for 110 BWI locations. Between 2011 and 2021, he increased project rental revenue from $15 million to $24 million.<\/p>\n

Kelly also held progressively important positions at General Growth Properties, one of the most extensive REIT shopping center development and management companies in the United States. He rose to Vice President of Local Leasing during his tenure, where he supervised four group vice presidents and 42 negotiators throughout the U.S., generating $150 million in annual leasing revenue.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to join HMSHost, a company renowned for its innovation and excellence in the travel dining space,\u201d said Kelly. \u201cI look forward to working with the talented team to build on the company\u2019s success and explore new opportunities for partnership and growth.\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_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":"2024-10-22 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 Appoints Industry Veteran Brett Kelly as Vice President of Business Development - 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 Appoints Industry Veteran Brett Kelly as Vice President of Business Development - 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":"Kelly 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","field_expresssummary":null,"field_newsSummary":"Kelly 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","field_sustainabilitySubtitle":null,"field_expressurl":null},{"id":"195244","fieldLayoutId":"11","uid":"16fa0834-2f4a-4cf1-803c-3a58585b8542","enabled":"1","archived":"0","dateCreated":"2024-10-09 16:30:46","dateUpdated":"2024-10-09 16:30:46","siteSettingsId":"195244","slug":"avoltas-hmshost-expands-food-and-beverage-partnership-with-milwaukee-mitchell-international-airport","siteId":"1","uri":"news\/press\/avoltas-hmshost-expands-food-and-beverage-partnership-with-milwaukee-mitchell-international-airport","enabledForSite":"1","sectionId":"6","typeId":"7","authorId":"53482","postDate":"2024-10-09 16:30:00","expiryDate":null,"contentId":"187727","title":"Avolta\u2019s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport","field_accessibilityText":null,"field_address":null,"field_body":"

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BETHESDA, Maryland (Oct. 9, 2024) \u2013 <\/strong>Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, has expanded its longstanding partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) for two additional years. Under the newly awarded food and beverage contract extension announced today, HMSHost will continue to operate its existing dining venues through 2031 while further enhancing the passenger experience by bringing new food and beverage options to Milwaukee\u2019s hometown airport.<\/p>\n

Throughout its time operating at MKE, HMSHost has helped transform the bustling concourses into culinary destinations. From national chains like Starbucks and Chili\u2019s to local favorites Cousins Subs, Garden District Kitchen and Bar, and Miller Brewhouse, HMSHost has crafted a food and beverage concessions program that offers travelers a variety of sought-after dining experiences while showcasing the flavor of Milwaukee. HMSHost currently operates 10 dining venues at MKE as a joint venture with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partners Limitless Brands and Newburns Management Group.<\/p>\n

Adding to its impressive array of dining choices at MKE, HMSHost recently introduced America\u2019s favorite coffee \u2014 Dunkin\u2019 \u2014 to the airport. Located in Concourse D, near Gate D42, the new Dunkin\u2019 is the first of two that will open at MKE. HMSHost plans to unveil a second location in Concourse C, near Gate C14, later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cMKE Airport is known for its excellent customer experience, offering the friendly convenience of a small airport, with the capabilities and amenities of a large airport. Our partnership with HMSHost allows us to cultivate an outstanding airport dining experience by providing a blend of popular favorites alongside local Milwaukee flavors,\u201d said Airport Director Brian Dranzik. \u201cThe unveiling of two new Dunkin\u2019 locations at MKE has already been met with excitement from travelers, and we look forward to working with HMSHost to enhance the passenger experience even more in the years to come.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cHMSHost is pleased to continue to grow our valued partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and we can\u2019t think of a better way to continue this exciting journey together than by bringing not one, but two<\/em> Dunkin\u2019 locations to the terminal. We have no doubt that passengers will love this evolution of the food and beverage options,\u201d said HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas. \u201cWe look forward to continued collaboration that will further enhance this dynamic airport\u2019s concessions offerings as we deliver on our promise to make every journey as rewarding as the destination for travelers.\u201d <\/p>\n


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About Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport offers nonstop flights to 35+ destinations coast-to-coast, and more than 200 international destinations are available with one easy connection. MKE is served by Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, and United. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at <\/em>flymke.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

MKE, the winner of 2021 and 2022 ASQ Best Airport \u2013 North America awards for outstanding customer experience, is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of Supervisors. The Airport is entirely funded by user fees;<\/em> no property tax dollars are used for the Airport\u2019s capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.<\/em><\/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_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":"2024-10-09 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\":\"Avolta\u2019s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell 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\":\"Avolta\u2019s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell 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":"Under a newly awarded contract extension, restaurateur will continue to operate at MKE through 2031 and bring new dining options to the terminal \u2014 including the airport\u2019s first Dunkin\u2019 locations","field_expresssummary":null,"field_newsSummary":"Under a newly awarded contract extension, restaurateur will continue to operate at MKE through 2031 and bring new dining options to the terminal \u2014 including the airport\u2019s first Dunkin\u2019 locations","field_sustainabilitySubtitle":null,"field_expressurl":null},{"id":"194082","fieldLayoutId":"11","uid":"1440c2cc-a72e-4143-b547-db490270b054","enabled":"1","archived":"0","dateCreated":"2024-10-03 16:01:08","dateUpdated":"2024-10-03 16:01:08","siteSettingsId":"194082","slug":"travelers-once-again-name-hmshosts-dining-venues-among-the-10best-at-airports-across-the-u-s","siteId":"1","uri":"news\/press\/travelers-once-again-name-hmshosts-dining-venues-among-the-10best-at-airports-across-the-u-s","enabledForSite":"1","sectionId":"6","typeId":"7","authorId":"53482","postDate":"2024-10-03 14:45:00","expiryDate":null,"contentId":"186565","title":"Travelers Once Again Name HMSHost\u2019s Dining Venues among the \u201c10Best\u201d at Airports across the U.S.","field_accessibilityText":null,"field_address":null,"field_body":"

BETHESDA, Maryland (Oct. 3, 2024) \u2013 <\/strong>Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, announced today it is the proud recipient of multiple honors in <\/strong>USA TODAY<\/em>\u2019s <\/em>2024 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> 14 HMSHost dining venues across 11 airports are recognized this year, including Blu2o at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) earning the top spot as Best Airport Bar.<\/p>\n

Selected by a team of travel and dining experts and voted on by travelers, these annual lists represent the best of the best sit-down restaurants, bars, and grab-and-go food in U.S. airports. <\/p>\n

Additionally, USA TODAY released the voting results in its \u201cBest Airport for Dining\u201d category \u2014 with HMSHost having a presence in each of the top 10.<\/p>\n

\u201cHMSHost is incredibly honored by these accolades and proud of the outstanding dining venues that earned them. Our restaurant teams collaborate every day to exceed travelers\u2019 expectations through their thoughtfulness and attention to detail,\u201d said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. \u201cWe also congratulate our airport partners who were recognized among the top 10 for their dining programs. Their success reflects the shared commitment we all have to reimagining the travel experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

HMSHost dining venues recognized as being in the top 10 across three categories of USA TODAY\u2019s 2024 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards are:<\/p>\n

Best Airport Bar <\/strong><\/p>\n