HMSHost

11/08/2022

Congratulations to all of our Quarter 3 Above and Beyond Winners across the US and Canada! The Above and Beyond program recognizes outstanding associates who excel in the areas of guest service and coaching. We also have an Above and Beyond Hero award for associates who perform potentially lifesaving acts.

All of these associates should be commended for their dedication to their customers, their associates, each other and their airport business partners. Way to go A&B Award Winners!

10/17/2022

Layover at PDX? Stop into Screendoor Restaurant near Concourse B for some chicken & waffles! 🍗 🧇 😋

10/17/2022

Hey Boston travelers! Having trouble locating the best foodie spots out of Boston Logan International Airport? Check out HMSHost’s Kelly’s Roast Beef, Sam Adams Brewhouse, Santarpio’s Pizza, The Market Bar, and Boston Public Market locations mentioned in this article!

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/sponsor-content/boston-logan-airport-restaurants/

10/05/2022

Heads up Chicago O'Hare International Airport travelers! HMSHost Chef, Corey Grupe won Best Chicago Burger in the Hamburger Hop last weekend. Congratulations Corey!

09/22/2022

It's officially the first day of fall. Celebrate the change in weather with a crisp, glass of hard cider before takeoff!

09/07/2022

What marks the beginning of a great trip? A beer at the airport of course! Use this map www.hmshost.com/map #/ to locate a tap nearest you. While you're at it, take a pitcher, it'll last longer!

09/05/2022

If your face and hands don’t get messy while eating BBQ, you’re doing it all wrong.

Happy Labor Day Travelers!

09/02/2022

Got a sweet tooth? Detroit travelers can pick up a decadent treat with their coffee at Common Grace Coffee Co located out of DTW's North Terminal Detroit Metro Airport near Gate D15. Just follow the nutty aroma!

08/26/2022

Ready to wine down for the weekend? Chicago O'Hare International Airport travelers can enjoy a fresh glass at Bubble’s Wine Bar near Gate HO3. Cheers!

08/25/2022

It's ! Be sure to stop by one of our many locations for a burger today.
https://www.hmshost.com/map #/

08/22/2022

Check out some of our restaurants listed as the best restaurants in America’s busiest airports by Washington Post!: https://wapo.st/3pBzjnz

📍Charlotte- Captain Jack’s Tavern, Broken Spoke, Bojangles
📍Chicago O’Hare - Tortas Frontera, Gold Coast Dogs

📍Denver- Great Divide

📍Houston (IAH)- Hugo’s Cocina

📍Las Vegas- Metro Pizza, Sammy’s Woodfired Grill

📍Los Angeles- Border Grill

📍Orlando- Bahama Breeze

📍Phoenix- La Grande Orange

08/18/2022

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of HMSHost veteran Richard Bennett to that of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Richard’s distinguished hospitality career with HMSHost spans 25 years and he brings an established track record of overseeing complex multi-unit operations to the role.

"I look forward to continuing the important work of HMSHost to deliver the best in travel dining. We have a tremendous amount of opportunity ahead of us. I am honored to be trusted to lead an exceptional team as we continue to enhance offerings for guests”- Richard Bennett, HMSHost Executive Vice President, & Chief Operating Officer

08/16/2022

Check out HMSHost's Chicago O'Hare restaurant; Tortas Frontera's mention in this Washington Post piece highlighting everyone's favorite airport restaurant! Tortas Frontera is located at Gate B11 and Gate K04 at Chicago ORD.

Chef Rick Bayless has three Tortas Frontera locations selling Mexican sandwiches, salads and margaritas as Chicago’s O’Hare airport.

09/02/2021

In 2018, we launched HMSHost Cares and it has helped associates and their families in need of financial assistance from natural disasters and personal hardships. The plan is funded by HMSHost associates for HMSHost associates. Hurricane Ida has impacted hundreds of our very own people. If you’re an HMSHost associate, donate now: https://hmshostfoundation.org/make-a-donation/

03/05/2020

HMSHost is thrilled!🎉 Last night we were chosen as the recipients of this year’s Airport Experience News, Airport Experience Awards, for Restaurateur with the Best Customer Service and Best Restaurant Design: SanTan Brewing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Thank you to all our associates for continuing to make sure our customers are feeling good on the move!

03/04/2020

Get excited Queen City! Local craft cocktails and spirits have landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT with the recent opening of Broken Spoke. Fashioned in collaboration with Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, the oldest distillery in Mecklenburg County, Broken Spoke serves travelers craft cocktails with premium spirits along with a curated selection of beers and wine. Come have a sip of this local favorite in Concourse A, near gate A21.

02/21/2020

Happy FlyDay! Michigan favorite Anita's Kitchen joined Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) North Terminal dining scene this week. Stop by and enjoy this local, award-winning Lebanese cuisine before or after your next flight. Anita’s Kitchen Lebanese Café is known as Southeast Michigan’s premier Middle Eastern restaurant, offering freshly prepared traditional cuisine. Anita’s provides something for every type of traveler, showcasing the beauty and flavors of Middle-Eastern food with the aromas of expertly smoked and spiced meats and authentic fresh ingredients, as well as a vast selection of vegetarian dishes.

02/20/2020

LAS VEGAS (February 19, 2020) – Las Vegas travelers will see more new and exciting restaurants in the future when visiting McCarran International Airport (LAS). The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a new 7-year contract extension valued at approximately $1.5B for global restaurateur H...

02/19/2020

HMSHost is proud to announce the continuation of a valued relationship with McCarran International Airport (LAS). Yesterday, Clark County approved a 7-year contract extension with HMSHost, confirming that travelers will still enjoy favorites like Shake Shack and Pret A Manger, as well as the opening of new restaurants in 2021. We’re excited to bring some of the Las Vegas region’s most beloved and local coffee and restaurant brands into the airport. Anticipated new dining options include national and regional favorites as well as successful HMSHost concepts designed with travelers in mind like La Familia and PZA. We can't wait to show you what we have in store with this great partnership.
https://www.hmshost.com/news/details/hmshost-contract-extension-mccarran

LAS VEGAS (February 19, 2020) – Las Vegas travelers will see more new and exciting restaurants in the future when visiting McCarran International Airport (LAS). The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a new 7-year contract extension valued at approximately $1.5B for global restaurateur H...

02/18/2020

HMSHost Foundation is thrilled to partner with Black Girls Cook, a local non-profit dedicated to bringing healthy culinary training to adolescents in Baltimore, MD. Yesterday, 8 girls competed in our test kitchen to create the next vegan dish to be featured on our Eat Well. Travel Further. menus debuting in restaurants across the country this March.

02/14/2020

02/13/2020

In the spirit of love ~ Were giving away a $100 gift card ~ Write and post a note of kindness and hashtag for your chance to win💫
We’ve been traveling around the country to 10 airports this month asking travelers to share random notes of kindness with each other. The result: Thousands of random notes of kindness, brightening everyone’s day. .

02/13/2020

Planning out lunch today? It feels like the perfect day to dine on a few tacos and a side of whisky if you’re in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.That’s right and , join us today for our double grand opening of Dale Jr’s Whisky River and Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar this morning in Terminal 1. Come schmooze, eat and drink with us at HMSHost.

02/06/2020

CALLING ALL CHEFS! Our annual event is BACK!!

🔥 Video submissions are officially open, so get creative, get cooking, and get it on camera 🔥

Submit your videos by February 17th! 👉 http://bit.ly/CYIC2020

01/31/2020

Florida-based Southern Grounds will debut at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) this fall. Southern Grounds prides itself on creating a community around great food and drink, and soon travelers will be able to experience this chef-driven coffee house in Concourse A.

In addition to Southern Grounds, Florida-based BurgerFi will open at a later date in the airport’s Concourse B. BurgerFi’s opening timeframe is in conjunction with JAX’s construction in the concourse. The two new locations are part of a new 10-year contract valued at approximately $60 million that the Jacksonville Aviation Authority awarded to global restaurateur HMSHost, and its Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) joint venture partner Lee Wesley Group Inc.

https://www.hmshost.com/news/details/southern-grounds-set-to-open-at-jacksonville-international-airport

01/28/2020

We’re kicking off our Share Your Love campaign at Palm Springs International Airport today, sharing Notes of Kindness with travelers!

Share a random note of kindness to for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

bit.ly/ShareYourLove2020

01/24/2020

01/09/2020

Shoutout to our restaurants for making it on Thrillist’s Best Airport Restaurants in America!

1897 Market at CLT airport
Publican Tavern at ORD airport
Shula Burger at FLL airport
Lahaina Chicken Company at HNL airport
Hugo’s Cocina at IAH airport
Pork & Pickle at KCI airport
Metro Pizza at LAS airport
Belgian Beer Café at EWR airport
Osteria Fusco at LGA airport
Blanco Tacos & Tequila at PHX airport
42nd Street Oyster Bar at RDU airport
Schlafly Tap Room at STL airport
High West Distillery at SLC airport
Javi’s at SNA airport
Cigar City Brewing at TPA airport

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-airport-restaurants-in-america

01/07/2020

The New Year rings in new ways for travelers to eat healthy in airports across North America. More health-forward and plant-based snacks and meals will debut starting later this year at our restaurants!

https://www.hmshost.com/news/details/new-year-brings-more-vegan-healthy-airport-dining-choices

12/05/2019

We're honored to see the hard work and creativity of our team, led by Derryl Benton and Michael Price, on the design of the new MSP Concourse C Food Court won the MSCA STARR Awards! 🎉👏

https://www.msca-online.com/events/annual-StarSM-awards/winner/444?categoryId=52

12/02/2019

Chef Jeff Steelman, our Vice President of Culinary, giving a taste of what we are cooking up in the HMSHost Test Kitchen and how we work closely with our brand partners to bring street-side flavors into airports.

11/21/2019

Congrats to Tyler Pitman, VP of Portfolio Development & Brand Partnerships, for making it onto the AviationPros.com 2019 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40!

His love for F&B helped us create a diverse "airport dining programs that are reflective of the culinary landscape for each city"

Tyler Pitman’s drive derives from his love for food and beverage and being around people. He is the vice president of portfolio development and brand partn...

11/15/2019

We're excited for the opening of The Plaza at Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT today! Travelers can enjoy ShakeShack, Bojangles', Auntie Anne's, Wicked W**d Beer, and Potbelly Sandwich Shop 😋😋😋😋

11/11/2019

This , we’re honoring the brave sacrifices our veterans have made with the . We spent the day at Reagan Washington National Airport asking travelers to share messages of thanks with our veterans. Here’s what they had to say:

11/06/2019

With the brand new Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport now open, we are excited to welcome hungry travelers with restaurants from local chefs and national flavors! 😋

11/01/2019

To honor veterans and military families this month, we're launching
⭐️ Food Fight for Veterans ⭐️ at over 70 airports! Our veteran chefs crafted this special Pimento Cheeseburger offering, where $1 of every check will go to support veterans in need!

https://www.hmshost.com/news/details/hmshost-veteran-chefs-burger-meal-support-military-families

10/31/2019

Shoutout to our Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) ops team for winning Best in Flight for Seattle Beer Union at the First Annual Taste of the Region event! 👏👏👏

10/16/2019

10/12/2019

We had a very fun time and are glad to have the opportunity to support with AmericanAirlines and Something mAAgic Foundation yesterday 🥰🥰

10/04/2019

fall edition is here! Check out participating restaurants here: http://airportrestaurantmonth.com/