�I am very pleased to partner with HMSHost whose knowledge and operational expertise are sure to make Oasis a success,� said David Wilhelm, president of Culinary Adventures, Incorporated, an Orange County-based restaurant company.
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�With its bold culinary tastes, energetic and inviting décor, Oasis is sure to be a hit with John Wayne Airport travelers and we�re delighted to bring this innovative and lively concept to the airport,� said Ron Gomes, Vice President of Business Development for HMSHost.

The Oasis Grill & Sky Lounge is one of several celebrity chef offerings that HMSHost has introduced to airports. HMSHost is a leader in the marketplace and has also brought Seattle�s favorite, Kathy Casey, The Food TV celebrity, Wolfgang Puck and Boston�s own Todd English to several airports across the country. Celebrity Chef restaurants offer travelers an exciting retreat from the hectic pace of the airport. With their bold flavors, cutting edge, culinary innovations and inviting décor, celebrity chef restaurants are very successful and growing rapidly.

About David Wilhelm
As a self-taught chef and restaurateur responsible for the development of numerous upscale restaurants throughout Southern California, David Wilhelm has called Orange County his home for more than two decades. His successful role as president and creative force behind Culinary Adventures, Incorporated continues to thrive with the concept French 75 that has recently expanded into the Los Angeles market with locations in Burbank and Century City. Additional plans are set for French 75 to open in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2007.

About HMSHost
HMSHost is world-renowned for creating customized shopping and dining spaces in travel venues. The innovative company operates in more than 80 airport locations around the globe, including 18 of the 20 busiest airports in North America. HMSHost has annual sales in excess of $2.0 billion and employs more than 26,000 associates worldwide.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Autogrill S.p.A, HMSHost and the Autogrill Group are recognized leaders in travel amenities. With sales exceeding $4.0 billion, Autogrill is present in 30 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.
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For More Information:
HMSHost Corporation
Sheila McGee, 240-694-4196
Rana Florida, 240-694-4403
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