Atlanta,
GA & Buffalo, NY – July 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / Tuesday (June
24) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport and Delaware
North Companies Travel Hospitality Services officially unveiled new
concession shops, bars and restaurants on Concourse D.
“At
the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, customer service is one
of our top priorities,” said Hartsfield-Jackson General Manager Miguel
Southwell. “Delaware North has been a terrific partner in implementing
our joint vision of creating unique experiences for travelers and exceeding
their expectations.”
“We
are proud to offer travelers in Atlanta the highest quality and most exciting
food options available,” said President of Delaware North Travel Hospitality
Services Kevin Kelly. “With the latest additions to Concourse D, travelers
can sample local favorites, successful national brands and new concepts.”
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More
than a dozen new concepts were unveiled, including:
The
40/40 Club is a bar concept created by hip hop mogul Jay Z and partner
Juan Perez. The 1,500 square foot space mirrors the design of the elite
New York City 40/40 Club, including big screen televisions throughout the
restaurant and bar. The 40/40 Club Atlanta will serve breakfast, lunch
and dinner. The larger 40/40 Club lounge will open in Concourse D in the
next few months.
Grindhouse
Killer Burgers is a local favorite known for its cook-to-order, freshly-ground
hamburgers and veggie burgers.
Wolfgang
Puck Fresh Express is a Wolfgang Puck concept featuring fresh ingredients
for made-to-order sandwiches and salads.
Harvest
& Grounds is a Euro-American bakery and café serving freshly
baked pastries, espresso drinks, sandwiches, salads, gourmet bite-to-eat
plates, and packaged snacks.
The
Food Network Kitchen brings the cooking network to life in the airport
by offering hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and soups paired with local
craft beers and wines.
Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson
(ATL) is the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, serving more than
94.4 million passengers annually with nonstop service to more than 150
U.S. destinations and nearly 70 international destinations in more than
45 countries. ATL boasts a direct economic impact of $32.5 billion in metro
Atlanta and $68.3 billion in Georgia. The Airport is the largest employer
in Georgia, with more than 58,000 employees. The Airport is a frequent
recipient of awards of excellence for concessions, operations, architectural
engineering and construction – including the 2013 Global Efficiency Excellence
Award from the Air Transport Research Society, 2013 Project of the Year,
Architectural Category for the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal
from the American Association of Airport Executives Southeast chapter and
the 2012 Best Airport in North America, Business Travel Award from the
Business Traveler Magazine. ATL has completed more than $6 billion worth
of capital improvements, including a new, energy-efficient rental car center,
a gold LEED-certified international terminal and aesthetic and functional
upgrades to its concourses, people movers and parking services. For more
information, go to www.atlanta-airport.com.
Check out the Airport’s YouTube channel by visiting www.youtube.com/AtlantaHartsfield,
follow us on Twitter (@Atlanta_Airport)
and become a fan on Facebook
(Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport).
About
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services
Delaware
North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North
Companies, is one of the world’s leading airport food service and retail
companies, operating more than 300 restaurants and retail outlets in more
than 25 airports worldwide, and serving more than 350 million customers
each year. Its award-winning operations include airports throughout the
United States, such as Los Angeles International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood
International Airport, as well as international airports such as Melbourne
International Airport in Australia and Heathrow International Airport in
London. For more information visit www.DelawareNorth.com/travel-hospitality-home.aspx.
About
Delaware North Companies
Delaware
North Companies is one of the largest and most admired privately held
hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned for nearly 100 years
by the Jacobs family, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service.
Its family of companies includes the newly acquired Patina Restaurant Group,
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies
Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality
Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies
International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden.
Through
these companies, Delaware North manages and provides food and beverage
concessions, premium dining, entertainment, lodging, and retail at many
large venues and special places. These include high-profile venues ranging
from sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national parks, airports,
and some of the top regional casinos in the country.
Delaware
North Companies has revenue exceeding $3 billion annually and 60,000 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.
Contact:
Glen
White
716-858-5753
Corporate
Communications
Delaware
North Companies |