| GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), which is racing ahead in the development of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has awarded the contract of setting up, operating and maintaining F&B outlet to HMSHost, a world leader in travel dining and shopping on Tuesday, October 16, 2007.
As per the contract, HMSHost will be responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining a major part of the F&B outlets at the new international airport. The locations would be on the airside at Departure level (both International and Domestic) and at the bus gates..
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. T Srinagesh, COO, GMR HIAL, said that: "We are very happy to work with HMS Host to provide a world-class experience to the visitors travelling from across the globe to Hyderabad. I am sure that this will create one of the most unique Retail and Food and Beverage Experience in the travel- retail industry".
"The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has play a vital role in international air travel within India; we are honored to be awarded the concessions at the airport. We are proud and excited to be a part of such an extraordinary development and look forward to a thriving partnership with GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. The concessions designed for Hyderabad International Airport will pay tribute to the best in regional Indian culture and will also feature international brands that will be familiar to travelers from around the globe," replied Elie Maalouf, President and CEO of HMSHost Corporation.
As per the agreement, the total area allotted to HMSHost would be 670 square meters. HMSHost promises to bring world-class brands at the allotted locations.
- Indian Paradise Hyderabadi Biryani
- Pizza Hut
- Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
- KFC
- Grab & Fly
- Café Expresso
- Bollywood Themed Restaurant & Bar
- Coffee Club
About HMSHost
HMSHost is world-renowned for creating customized shopping and dining spaces in travel venues. The innovative company operates in more than 100 airport locations around the globe, including 19 of the 20 busiest airports in North America. HMSHost has annual sales in excess of $2.3 billion and employs more than 28,000 associates worldwide.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Autogrill S.p.A, HMSHost and the rest of the Autogrill Group are recognized leaders in travel amenities. With sales exceeding €3.9 billion, Autogrill is present in 33 countries with more than 4,800 points of sale in more than 1050 locations (including 163 airports and 689 motorways) where 51,000 employees serve more than 840 million customers every year.
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