GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) awards HMSHost a F&B outlet contract

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.

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". 

Elie Maalouf, President and CEO of HMSHost Corporation, stated: "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".

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. 

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 USD2.3 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 EUR3.9 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.

About GHIAL:

GMR HIAL is a joint venture company promoted by GMR Infrastructure (63%); Malaysian Airports Holding Berhad (11%), Airports Authority of India (13%) and Government of Andhra Pradesh (13%), which has been mandated to develop a world-class international airport in about 5,500 acres in Shamshabad.

The airport is developed to cater to 12 million passengers & 1 lac tonne cargo per annum at a total project cost of Rs 2478 crore in the first phase. In the final phase, the project is being planned to cater to over 40 million passengers & 1 million tonne cargo per annum. The first phase of the project is on target with 85% completed as of October 1, 2007

The new project is set to establish Hyderabad prominently in the global aviation map and thereby contribute to the prosperity and development of the region.

Date posted: 17-Oct-07