Miami
Travelers to Get New Airport Retail Shops
HMSHost
Awarded Retail Concessions Contract
Miami
Travelers to Get New Airport Retail Shops
Bethesda,
MD � September 2006 � HMSHost Corporation,
one of world�s leading providers of retail, food and beverage concessions
to the travel industry, and its Miami-based partners, Master Concessionaire,
LLC, were recently awarded a contract to develop new retail shops at Miami
International Airport. The eight-year, $97 million contract expands HMSHost�s
presence at Miami International. In the state of Florida, HMSHost operates
in seven airports and will invest $56 million in their award-winning retail
and food and beverage concessions programs this year.
The
distinctive retail concepts to be developed by HMSHost and Master Concessionaire,
LLC as Miami Retail Partners include:
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Little
Havana To Go � Locally owned and operated by Ms. Carol Ann Taylor, and
featuring Cuban memorabilia and Little Havana souvenirs, Little Havana
To Go delivers an aromatic, artistic, and audio retail journey into the
past, taking customers on a one of a kind cultural adventure.
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Airport
Wireless/Palm One � Owned and operated by Florida resident Iris Goldschmidt,
this proven winner provides the tech, tools and toys demanded by today�s
and tomorrow�s sophisticated travelers.
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Island
Styles� Featuring an extensive selection of Tommy Bahama casual clothing
for men and women as well as spa quality skin care items and high fashion
footwear, Island Styles is perfect for the sophisticated, relaxing lifestyle
of Miami.
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Starbucks/Miami
News Connection � Starbucks, the most sought-after coffee in airports worldwide,
joins the stylistic Miami News Connection to form a soothing getaway. This
exciting café promises to be a place where global travelers get
their world-famous Starbucks® coffee while reading the latest
international news or hot Miami �Mags.�
�This
new retail program contains the elements that make up the eclectic and
rich heritage that is Miami,� said Steve Johnson, Vice President of Business
Development for HMSHost.
�We
are honored to be part of the retail resurgence at Miami International
Airport,� said Peter Amaro, President of Master Concessionaire LLC and
Miami resident.
Other
planned retail facilities include: Sporting Eyes, Sweet Factory, Miami
News Express, Coconut Grove News, Tropical News, and Miami News. Construction
is scheduled to begin early next year.
About
HMSHost
HMSHost
is world-renowned for creating innovative restaurants and shops in travel
venues. The company has won international recognition for its original
concepts, creative store designs, and outstanding customer service. HMSHost
operates in more than 100 motorway travel plazas throughout North America.
A
wholly-owned subsidiary of Autogrill S.p.A, HMSHost and the rest of the
Autogrill Group are recognized leaders in travel concessions. With sales
exceeding $4.0 billion, Autogrill is present in 29 countries with over
4,500 points of sale in 979 locations (including 138 airports and 645 motorways)
where 51,000 employees serve over 800 million customers every year.
Visit
www.HMSHost.com
for more information.
For
More Information:
HMSHost
Corporation
Sheila
McGee, 240-694-4196
Rana
Florida, 240-694-4403 |
