HMSHost Europe, part of the Autogrill Group, has won the contract to redevelop and operate the food and beverage concessions in the renewed terminal at George Best Belfast City in Northern Ireland.
As part of the 10-year contract, three food and beverage venues at airside will be developed, and the first remodeled outlet is scheduled to open in the last quarter of this year.
“We welcome HMSHost as a key business partner in this capacity of provision of food and beverage. We look forward to working with HMSHost to bring excellent quality and choice to our passengers in the renewed terminal,” said Maria Rueda, business development director of George Best Belfast City.
The airport serves 2.4 million passengers each year. In May 2006, it was renamed George Best Belfast City Airport to commemorate the life of international football legend George Best, who was born and grew up nearby.
“We look forward to this long term partnership with George Best Belfast City Airport and to delivering a concession program with a well balanced concept mix of international and local brands. We are sure our offering will be satisfying for both frequent business travelers and leisure passengers,” said Walter Seib, managing director of HMSHost Europe.
The new food and beverage locations will include Bushmills, named for the maker of malt and blended whiskeys, which will feature a combination of local and international wines, spirits and food; Starbucks Coffee, a leading retailer and roaster of specialty coffee. Starbucks will offer espresso-based drinks, brewed coffees and Frappuccinos, in addition to a variety of fresh pastries, sandwiches and salads; and St. George’s Food Market, which will be a custom-designed food court for the airport inspired by St. George’s Food Market in Belfast City. Local cuisines will be combined with authentic dé©cor elements from the region.
