The seats are comfortable. The Scotch is neat. The bar is stocked with recognized favorites. I’m in a duty free store. It’s not a secret what Avolta is trying to do with the new Blinded Tiger speakeasy inside its newly opened Dufry flagship duty free store at New York’s JFK Terminal 8. The world’s largest […]
Opening of Terminal 8 commercial program marks completion of first terminal redevelopment of JFK’s $19 billion transformation The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, ASUR Airports, and Phoenix Infrastructure Group officially celebrated the completion of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 transformation with the grand opening of a $125 million […]
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 […]
Avolta’s HMSHost opened its first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK Terminal 8. The opening is the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways. The new 5,526-square-foot full-service restaurant, 1,353-square-foot wine bar, and retail shop […]
Avolta’s Hudson division has been awarded a 10-year contract to develop four specialty retail and travel convenience stores at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), as the airport undergoes a significant expansion and modernization program. Beginning in 2026, Hudson will begin to unveil its new retail program, which will bring a hyper-local, artfully curated shopping experience […]
Jordi Martin-Consuegra has seen the explosive growth of his company from a regional player to the largest travel retail and food & beverage operator in the world in his two decades with what is now called Avolta. Martin-Consuegra, COO North America at Avolta, speaks with TMI’s Michael Pasternak about the recent important concessions wins, especially […]
Avolta has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The new contracts will add over 700 square meters of retail and dining space in the new 14-gate Concourse E, scheduled to open in late 2026. Avolta’s Hudson will open five new locations, showcasing local businesses. A hybrid concept will blend travel retail […]
Avolta has announced two new contracts at JFK International Airport Terminal 5 through its Hudson and HMSHost subsidiaries, including a 10-year deal to revamp the terminal’s dining experience. Hudson has secured a seven-year contract to launch a Manhattan-inspired retail store and JFK Terminal 5’s first immersive video gaming lounge. Simultaneously, HMSHost will debut six […]
On the heels of its recent contract win in JFK Terminal 6, Avolta has signed multiple agreements to develop concessions space at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8, across retail and food & beverage, in contracts totaling more than 11 years. The latest contract win at JFK T8 is in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) […]
Global restaurateur HMSHost has been awarded a new 15-year contract to open nine new dining options at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in California — part of the airport’s transformation of its food and beverage offerings with a strong emphasis on showcasing local brands. Under the new contract, HMSHost will redevelop nearly 16,700 square feet of […]
Avolta has been awarded a 15-year contract to develop nearly 3,500 square meters of concessions space across Terminals A, B, and C at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The contracts cover food and beverage options, as well as multiple travel convenience and specialty retail stores throughout the concourse for Avolta’s Hudson and HMSHost […]
AI-powered scan-and-go systems instantly ring up food and beverage items, offering travelers an expedited checkout process in as little as 10 seconds Global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with eight high-traffic international airports to help eliminate food and beverage lines at the airport with the installation of 60 Mashgin Touchless Self-Checkout Systems. Mashgin’s scan-and-go systems slash wait times […]
Fort Lauderdale International Airport just added two more exciting new dining options, greatly enhancing the airport’s food & beverage experience at Terminal 1. HMSHost and its partner MasterConcessionAir last week opened Dale Jr’s Whisky River, owned by Nascar legend Dale Earnhardt Jr, and famed local favorite Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar. Travel Markets Insider was on-hand […]
HMSHost can now add Austin, Texas to the list of airports in which it operates after winning approval from the Austin City Council for a 10-year food & bever-age contract at Austin Bergstrom Inter-national Airport (ABIA) on Dec. 14. In partnership with D.C. Garrett Group, HMSHost will operate nine new locations in the airport’s new […]
HMSHost announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of the airport restaurant assets of concessionaire Concession Management Services, Inc. (CMS). HMSHost, part of Autogrill Group, will transition the operations of 12 dining locations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and four restaurants at McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) from CMS, effective August 20, 2016. […]
