In addition to connecting the state�s two largest cities, New York City and Buffalo, the New York State Thruway makes direct connections with the Connecticut and Massachusetts turnpikes, New Jersey�s Garden State Parkway and other major expressways leading to the Midwest and Canada. It is also the largest continuous toll-road system in the world.

There are currently 27 travel plazas located along the Thruway, and Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services bid on, and won, four plazas included in the fall request for proposal process: Pembroke and Scottsville Plazas located on I-90 eastbound; Seneca and Clarence Plazas, located on I-90 westbound. All of the plazas are open 24 hours a day.

�Delaware North has long been recognized as a leader in food, beverage and retail operations, and we believe that by expanding our travel hospitality reach from airports to include travel plazas, we have a strong opportunity to grow our business,� said Brian Lacey, vice president of business development with Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services. �We look forward to providing food and retail items in a fresh, clean environment to the millions of people traveling along the New York State Thruway. Travelers will be able to find many of their favorite brands and offerings, such as Tim Horton�s, Fuddruckers, and Arby�s. We�ll also introduce western New York to established brands not previously found in the area including: Villa Pizza, Greenleaf�s Salads, and Banana�s, where travelers can get fresh-fruit smoothies. This is yet another way we can enhance the travel experience for the consumer.�

Each plaza will feature a variety of dining and retail options, vending machines and entertainment. All four of the plazas will also be equipped with WiFi, enabling commuters and travelers the opportunity to conduct business on the go.

About Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, is one of the nation�s leading airport food service and retail companies, operating 300 restaurants and retail outlets in more than 25 airports worldwide, serving more than 350 million customers each year. The GuestPath® customer service training program ensures that all Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services associates follow the company�s vision of �Providing Care and Comfort to People Away from Home.�

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world�s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD Banknorth Garden, Delta Queen Steamboat Company and American Park �n Swap. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with annual revenues approaching $2 billion and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.
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