Miami International Airport (MIA) has extended its contracts with Hudson and HMSHost (Avolta). The 12-year extension will allow the concessionaires to continue to operate their current properties in collaboration with its small business partners as well as reimagine and develop new concepts across the airport’s North, Central and South terminals. The expansion comes as part of MIA’s $9-billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) capital improvement and maintenance program.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava noted that Hudson and HMSHost have been “valued partner[s] in delivering the award-winning shopping experience travelers expect at Miami International Airport,” adding, “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.”
“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, North American president and CEO of Avolta, of the HMSHost contract. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, and this extension underscores the value we bring to MIA as we help shape the future of the airport’s dining experience.”
“Hudson has 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,” added Johnson. “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.”
