Autogrill expands in the United Arab Emirates
March 05 2014 - 10:02AM
The Group continues to
develop in the Middle East
Autogrill expands in the United Arab Emirates
Milan, 5th March 2014 - Through its HMSHost
International subsidiary, Autogrill (Milan: AGL IM) is starting up
operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the second biggest
airport in the United Arab Emirates by passenger traffic and the
hub of the national airline Etihad. The Company has secured a new
contract to provide food & beverage services in six points of
sale which are expected to generate total revenues of around €20m
in the period 2014-2019.
"Entry to Abu Dhabi is an important step for our
expansion across the most dynamic airports in the Middle East and
is a continuation of our strategy launched at the Dubai hub at the
end of 2012," said HMSHost International CEO Walter Seib. "We're happy to be bringing our
experience to an airport that's recorded exceptional growth in
recent years and is offering important development prospects for
our business."
"Abu Dhabi Airports are constantly striving to
improve the customer experience and are working closely with our
partners HMS Host to deliver new brands and facilities that will
enhance the dining experience for all customers " said Abu Dhabi
Airports Vice President Commercial Gavin
Mckechnie.
To satisfy the needs of a multi-ethnic clientele
at Abu Dhabi Airport, Autogrill will be introducing concepts from
its own portfolio, already successfully operated in European
airports, as well as international brands. Concepts that will be
opening in March in Terminal 3 include Urban
Food Market, a delicatessen concept recalling the ambience
of an open market, Cinnabon, a well
known pâtisserie brand, Barista, an
Italian espresso-inspired coffee bar, Flat
White, a coffee bar with an international offering, and
Grab & Fly, with snacks to take
away.
Autogrill in Asia and the
Middle East
The Group made its first move in Asia at the beginning of 2000 when
it entered Malaysia, followed by India in 2006 and then Singapore.
In the last two years, Autogrill has continued to expand in the
Asian and Middle Eastern markets by starting up operations in
countries with high growth potential for the travel f&b sector,
such as Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and
Indonesia.
Abu Dhabi International
Airport
With around 17 million passengers in 2013 and average annual growth
of 12.6% since 2006[1], Abu Dhabi International Airport has grown
in step with it strategic importance as a hub of intercontinental
routes connecting Europe and Asia. Last year, the top five flight
destinations were India, Germany, the UK, Thailand and Saudi
Arabia. The airport is served by over 40 airlines connecting the
Emirates capital with over 54 countries. It enjoys an international
reputation as a model of excellence in terms of avant-garde
architectural solutions and high quality traveller services and in
2013 was judged "Best Airport for the Middle East region" by both
Airport Council International (ACI) and the international Skytrax
rankings (voted by passengers).
For further information: |
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Rosalba Benedetto |
Antonella Pinto |
Elisabetta Cugnasca |
Group Corporate Communications Manager |
Corporate Communications Specialist |
Investor Relations Manager |
T: +39 02 4826 3209 |
T: +39 02 4826 3499 |
T: +39 02 4826 3246 |
rosalba.benedetto@autogrill.net |
antonella.pinto@autogrill.net |
elisabetta.cugnasca@autogrill.net |
[1] Source: Abu Dhabi Airport.
Autogrill-AbuDhabi
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