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Hartsfield-Jackson and Delaware North Celebrate
the Grand Opening of New Concessions on Concourse D
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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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Hartsfield-Jackson and Delaware North Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Concessions on Concourse D
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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

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Placement Dates: 07/01/14 – 09/01/14
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