Areas has successfully acquired Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services (THS), adding 237 outlets across 22 U.S. airports and welcoming more than 4,000 new team members. THS generates more than $500 million in annual revenue, significantly strengthening Areas’ footprint in the U.S. travel hospitality market.
This strategic acquisition represents a major milestone in Areas USA’s growth and firmly establishes the company as the largest privately held travel hospitality operator in the United States, the company said.
With the acquisition, Areas USA has tripled in size, now operating nearly 400 locations across 27 airports and 12 travel plazas, with a team of more than 6,000 employees nationwide. The U.S. division now stands as the largest business unit of Areas, a global travel hospitality leader headquartered in Barcelona.
“Our team has worked diligently over the past few months to ensure a seamless transition for both existing and incoming employees as we come together as one team,” said Carlos Bernal, CEO of Areas USA. “I want to thank our airport partners, joint venture partners, and brand partners for their continued support and assure them that our unwavering focus on service excellence remains unchanged. As always, we remain dedicated to providing travelers with an outstanding dining and retail experience and exceptional customer service.”
Areas said the U.S. division is accelerating its expansion by forging partnerships with top local, regional and national brands and advancing a growing portfolio of proprietary concepts. Together, these efforts enhance the company’s ability to deliver exceptional, destination-driven dining experiences across airports nationwide, the company said.
