US. HMSHost Corporation has been named Best Food and Beverage Brand Operator in the Large Food Operator Division, in the Airport Revenue News 2007 Best Concessions Poll.
Said HMSHost President and CEO Elie W. Maalouf: “We are very honoured to receive this award. We congratulate the well-deserved airport award winners and our esteemed industry colleagues. We will continue our commitment to excellence and look forward to another successful year in 2008.”
This year’s win marks the sixth time Airport Revenue News (ARN) has recognised HMSHost as a top leader in the concession industry. ARN is the leading American trade publication for airport executives, and enjoys an editorial alliance with The Moodie Report.
Anthony’s Seafood, operated by HMSHost at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), was also a winner in the 2007 Best Restaurant Design category. Known for its fresh Northwest seafood, Anthony’s Restaurant & Fish Bar anchors Sea-Tac’s Pacific Marketplace. The 7,000sq ft (650sq m) dining room in the Central Terminal (post-security) overlooks the airfield and Olympic Mountains.
The Best Concession awards ceremony was held at the Hard Rock Café in Orlando, Florida, on 20 February and marked the culmination of ARN’s annual conference.
About HMSHost
HMSHost is world-renowned for creating customised shopping and dining spaces in travel venues. The innovative company operates in more than 100 airport locations around the globe, including 19 of the 20 busiest airports in North America. HMSHost has annual sales in excess of US$2billion and employs more than 26,000 associates worldwide.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Autogrill S.p.A, HMSHost and the Autogrill Group are recognised leaders in travel amenities. With sales exceeding US$4billion, Autogrill is present in 30 countries with over 4,500 points of sale in 979 locations (including 138 airports and 645 motorways), where 51,000 employees serve over 800 million customers every year.
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