Further reinforcing global restaurateur HMSHost as a leading provider in dining for travel venues, The Moodie Davitt Report’s prestigious 2018 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards recognized HMSHost with numerous honors at its annual conference this year.
The FAB Awards recognize and reward best practices in airport food & beverage around the world. HMSHost recognitions include:
- Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Winner) – The Hearth by Lynn Crawford at Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Reflecting Sense of Place (Regional Winner) – Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Airport Food to Go of the Year (Highly Commended) – Shake Shack at Los Angeles International Airport
- Motorway Services F&B Offer of the Year (Highly Commended) – Grover Cleveland Service Plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike
- F&B Team Member Of The Year (Highly Commended) – HMSHost’s Lily Olson at Starbucks in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
“At HMSHost, we’re revolutionizing the way travelers think about their airport dining experience to immerse them in the local food culture. We offer travelers the most in-demand restaurants featuring the latest culinary trends and popular favorites,” said HMSHost President & CEO Steve Johnson. “These esteemed FAB honors are not possible without the invaluable partnerships we have with our brand and airport partners, along with the dedication of HMSHost’s exceptional team of associates across North America who continue to drive the travel dining industry forward.”
The awards were announced this week at the 2018 Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards in Helsinki. FAB attracts senior representatives from the world’s leading airports, food and beverage concessionaires and brands to network with industry peers, share insights and celebrate excellence in this burgeoning, ever-changing sector.
