The Moodie Davitt Report FAB Newsletter – 15 January edition out now
The Moodie Davitt Report has released the latest edition of The FAB Newsletter, our regular round-up of stories dedicated to the worlds of travel dining and hospitality.
Railways and Motorways
Pat Murray named Chief Executive at SSP America as Michael Svagdis departs
Highly respected, long-serving senior executive Pat Murray moves from Deputy CEO to CEO at SSP America, succeeding Michael Svagdis, who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity.
Areas unveils first Cojean travel venue at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
The venue at France’s third-busiest rail station is the first from a series of Cojean restaurant openings planned with the brand and commercial operations partner Klépierre.
Interview: How Areas is promoting diversity and driving change in travel food & beverage
We speak to Areas Chief Corporate Officer Montse Adán about the pillars of the travel food specialist’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy and its ambitions to take its actions to the next level.
Interview: How WHSmith Travel’s ‘one-stop-shop’ approach is driving double-digit growth in UK
WHSmith Travel UK Managing Director Andrew Harrison talks about business performance, consumer trends and evolving the one-stop-shop format.
M&S Food partners SSP to open major store at new Belfast Grand Central Station
The 275sq m store is M&S Food’s first in a Northern Ireland travel location and becomes its 54th in partnership with SSP.
SSP opens first BrewDog bar in Northern Ireland at Belfast Grand Central Station
Belfast Grand Central Station is the fifth travel location SSP and BrewDog have opened together, joining outlets at London Gatwick, London Waterloo station, Edinburgh Waverley station and Amsterdam Centraal station.
Avolta launches coffee ‘innovation lab’ Next Drip
Travel experience player Avolta, through subsidiary Autogrill, has launched Next Drip, an ‘innovation lab’ dedicated to the world of coffee.
Strong UK Travel division performance buoys WHSmith full-year sales and profits
Leading travel retailer WHSmith today posted preliminary results for the 12 months ending 31 August, with Travel division revenue climbing +11% to £1,466 million.
Avolta marks expansion in Switzerland with Herrlisberg Nord service area opening
The opening features a mix of retail and food & beverage concepts, including GranBar, Holy Cow! and SPAR.
Beyond Meat burger debuts in 13 SSP airport and train station bars
The burger, which is high in protein and made entirely from plant-based ingredients, has a significantly lower carbon footprint than a traditional beef burger.
Lagardère Travel Retail revenue climbs by double digits in first nine months of 2024
Lagardère Travel Retail revenue reached €4,344 million for the first nine months of 2024, up +16.8% on a reported basis and +12.8% like for like.
