Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has awarded concessionaires Hudson (Avolta) and HMSHost (Avolta) new ten-year contracts to develop specialty retail and convenience stores and dining concepts across the airport. The retail expansion will total more than 3,200 square feet of concessions space and include Bit & Bridle, a specialty coffee and food destination with menu items inspired by local farms; Palm Beach Illustrated, a travel essential and goods boutique named after the region’s magazine and featuring goods from local vendors the Palm Beach Salt Company, Coco Fine Foods and Sunshine Crunch as well as books by Palm Beach resident James Patterson; a TOM FORD, M·A·C, and Jo Malone London boutique; and The Palms Market, a travel essentials store featuring locally sourced products from Tea Tell Truth, Delectably Wild Infusions, Dirty Bird Sauce and Change Donuts.
Dining concepts will include Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, a Mexican eatery from restaurateur Rocco Mangel; Plum Market, a health-conscious marketplace offering chef-crafted meals and snacks; Worth Avenue Marketplace, a food hall inspired by local farmer’s markets featuring fare from Latin-American street food brand Cholo Soy Cocina as well as salad, smoothie, juice and sandwich brand Field of Greens; South Florida microbrewery Tequesta Brewing Co.; and an outpost of national coffee brand Starbucks.
Hudson and HMSHost will begin unveiling new concepts in 2026 and will operate them in partnership with Montes & Pitkonen LLC (Jose Montes), Chandler Campbelle & Daschle (Darrell Searcy) and Pioneer Concessions, LLC (Kristina Korge).
“We are very happy to have been selected as the travel retail partner for Palm Beach International Airport, allowing us the opportunity to transform the travel experience,” said Steve Johnson, Avolta’s president and CEO for North America. “PBI and Hudson share a vision to offer travelers amenities designed to make their journey as enjoyable as their final destination. We have tailored these new concepts to highlight the local culture and uniqueness of Palm Beach County while also offering national brands to cater to diverse traveler preferences.”
“PBI has a traveler-centric vision to create an airport that makes passengers feel welcome and appreciated the moment they arrive, and HMSHost is proud to be a part of that journey,” added Johnson. “We’ve crafted our food and beverage offering to cater to the variety of tastes and dietary preferences of travelers passing through PBI, with a focus on the brands and experiences that make Palm Beach County and the surrounding region a sought-after destination year-round. We have had a long, successful partnership with Palm Beach County and are very happy to have this opportunity to transform the travel experience at PBI.”
“We’re proud to introduce new concessions that highlight the flavors and spirit of Palm Beach County,” said Laura Beebe, director of airports for the Palm Beach County Department of Airports. “By featuring beloved local culinary landmarks and offering locally sourced and organic produce, we’re creating an experience that feels authentic to our community. These new options not only support local businesses, but also give our passengers healthier, fresher, and more meaningful choices while traveling through PBI.”
“We’re excited to welcome Hudson’s enhanced retail and concession concepts to PBI,” added Beebe. “These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to offering passengers more choice, more comfort, and a true sense of Palm Beach County from the moment they arrive.”
