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Diwali, also known as Deepavali or "the festival of lights," holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for millions of people across the globe who follow the Hindu, Sikh, or Jain faith. Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate.

We are thrilled to share the news that our inaugural Brew & Bite Battle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) was recognized as an exemplary example of how airports and concessionaires can partner to elevate the customer experience and make a traveler's journey as exciting as their destination! Brew & Bite Battle won the award for "Customer Experience – Partnering with Concessionaires / Service Providers" at Airports Council International - North America's 2024 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Awards. We are proud to be a part of the travel experience at CLT through our continued partnership together, and extend our thanks to the entire team and our brewery partners for bringing this event to life! The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery NoDa Brewing Company Wicked Weed Brewing Sycamore Brewing

Avolta’s 9M delivers +6.6% growth, marking the 7th consecutive growth quarter and confirming its Destination 2027 targets. Avolta announces 4% of its share capital will be cancelled in 2024 in line with its reinforced shareholder focused capital allocation policy. Our CEO Xavier Rossinyol stated: “We are very pleased with our strong trading performance…Consistent with our strategy of traveler centricity, we have recently announced Club Avolta, a unique loyalty program available in all our locations worldwide… Capitalizing on our global platform, we have a clear focus to grow the business organically expanding our profitability and cash generation…This focus on shareholder value is reflected in our reinforced capital allocation policy, according to which we will return excess cash to shareholders.” Read the full results here: https://lnkd.in/d_MXVCNn

Please join us in welcoming Brett Kelly MBA CLS to HMSHost as Vice President of Business Development! Brett has joined the company at a time of strong growth in North America and will leverage his 25+ years of experience in commercial development to build on this momentum in the region. A seasoned and respected senior executive in aviation and hospitality, Brett has had a distinguished career, most recently serving as Managing Partner of Harper Elan Business Consulting and he spent a decade supporting the concessions program at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and Vice President and Asset Manager for Fraport. “I 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," said Derryl O. Benton, Chief Development Officer, North America, Avolta. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erKyZKFw

Have you heard the news? We’re bringing Bell’s Brewery to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)!   A full-service restaurant and bar, Bell’s Tap and Table will feature classic favorites such as Oberon Ale and Two Hearted IPA, along with seasonal offerings and a menu of small bites and snacks.   “We are proud to partner with Ford International Airport and Bell’s Brewery to expand the concessions program and to bring a taste of place to the concourse through a dining venue inspired by a beloved, locally born brand,” said HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Bryan Loden. “Bell’s Tap and Table will make a traveler’s journey through the airport all the more exciting by offering great beer, delicious food and excellent hospitality.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egnEpVuj New Belgium Brewing

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian team members and partners. We are thankful for you!

If you have not yet had the chance to pass through Charlotte Douglas International Airport's newly expanded Concourse A, allow us to offer you a peek, courtesy of this special feature from The Moodie Davitt Report. ✈️ 😍

Please join us virtually tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 10, as we team up with DFW Minority Supplier Development Council for its monthly "Start Your Day with Opportunity" series, curated for those interested in contracting opportunities with government agencies, prime contractors, and other corporations. Vice President of Strategic Alliances Shelby M. Scales and Director of Strategic Alliances Liz Tetenbaum will present. DETAILS Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 8:30 a.m. CT Register via the link below.

We are excited to announce that HMSHost has signed an extension of our contract at MKE - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport that allows us to continue to serve travelers through 2031 and bring new dining venues to the airport — including America's favorite coffee, Dunkin'! 🍩☕ "HMSHost is pleased to continue to grow our valued partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and we can’t think of a better way to continue this exciting journey together than by bringing not one, but two Dunkin’ locations to the terminal. We have no doubt that passengers will love this evolution of the food and beverage options. We look forward to continued collaboration that will further enhance this dynamic airport’s concessions offerings as we deliver on our promise to make every journey as rewarding as the destination for travelers," said HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dNUe7qdU

We had a ton of fun participating in and sponsoring the 10th annual Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens! All funds raised benefited the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program, which assists Atlanta youth to pursue post-secondary education at a college or university of their choice.