Avolta’s HMSHost and Hudson divisions have been awarded 12-year extensions covering travel retail and food and beverage operations at Miami International Airport (MIA). The concessions cover MIA’s North, Central and South terminals.
Under the agreement, Avolta’s Hudson will renovate 40 retail stores and bring new retail concepts and enhanced digital engagement to respond to evolving passenger expectations. Avolta’s HMSHost will continue to operate and progressively transform more than 20 restaurants, bars and grab-and-go outlets, introducing a balanced mix of local concepts, global brands and proprietary formats supported by digital tools to enhance speed, convenience and operational efficiency.
“Hudson and HMSHost have built a longstanding, successful partnership with MIA, and we appreciate the confidence Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department have placed in us,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “This extension enables us to modernize MIA’s offering across more than 60 retail and F&B spaces. Supporting the airport’s long-term vision for a more seamless, efficient and locally inspired passenger experience, we are ready to meet the evolving needs and wants of passengers now and in the future.”
Hudson’s and HMSHost’s renewed investment is part of MIA’s sweeping $9-billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) capital improvement and maintenance program, reinforcing a decades-long partnership dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience. As the airport prepares to welcome more than 77 million travelers by 2040, Hudson will play a strategic role in transforming the global hub, introducing next-generation retail concepts and digital innovation that support MIA’s growth and evolution.
At the same time, HMSHost will play a strategic role in transforming MIA’s culinary scene, with plans to offer a mix of local restaurants, global brands, and exclusive HMSHost concepts — all powered by digital innovation to deliver a seamless, modern dining experience, says the company.
“This extension affirms our leadership in airport dining and positions us to introduce bold new concepts, celebrate Miami’s culinary culture, and deliver the innovative food and beverage experiences travelers want at a global hub like MIA,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta.
Regarding Hudson, he adds: “This extension allows us to reimagine the retail experience with new stores and digital engagement, strengthening our leadership in travel retail while enhancing the journey for millions of travelers who pass through MIA each year.”
“Hudson and HMSHost have been valued partners in delivering the award-winning shopping and dining experiences travelers expect at Miami International Airport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This 12-year contract extension reflects our shared commitment to exceptional customer service, innovation, and quality as we welcome millions of visitors to our community each year. As we advance our $9-billion modernization of MIA over the next five to 10 years, we look forward to continuing and expanding this partnership to help shape a world-class airport for the future.”
Hudson operates its MIA travel retail stores with five small business partners: Corliss Stone-Littles, LLC (Corliss Stone-Littles), Premier Travel Solutions Inc. (Aime Alberni and Patricia Amaro), SF Airport Retail, LLC (Ray Kayal and Chris Korge), Tarra Enterprises, Inc. (Tarra L. Pressy), and Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc. (George Tinsley).
HMSHost operates its MIA dining venues with two small business partners: Master ConcessionAir, LLC (Jose Alberni) and Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc. (George Tinsley).
