The Noida International Airport has announced that it has awarded HMSHost India a contract to construct and manage restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments at the soon-to-be-opened Jewar airport.
HMSHost India, a subsidiary of Avolta AG, is a global leader in travel experiences, operating in 75 countries with 1,200 locations and 5,500 points of sale spanning the three sectors of F&B (food & beverage), duty-free, and convenience.
This marks the second F&B contract granted by Noida International Airport (NIA).
NIA operates under the umbrella of Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), the entity responsible for the airport’s development. YIAPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss company Zurich Airport International AG.
On March 6, NIA partnered with TFS, appointing them as the first concessionaire to set up a premium lounge and multi-cuisine food and beverage outlets at the airport.
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The airport, located about 75 kilometres from New Delhi and situated in the Jewar region of Gautam Buddh Nagar in the western part of Uttar Pradesh, is expected to begin operations by the end of this year.
Through its collaboration with HMSHost India, NIA aims to offer a diverse and high-quality range of food in a clean environment, thereby enhancing the overall passenger experience at the airport.
“The establishments will offer a premium yet affordable dining experience to customers,” stated the airport.
Christoph Schnellmann, the CEO of Noida International Airport, expressed confidence that with their global expertise in the hospitality industry, HMSHost will introduce a distinctive and customer-friendly ambiance to the airport’s dining experience.
“We strive to create a diverse range of offerings that combine local flavours with global cuisine, striking the right balance to cater to varied appetites,” he commented.
Jagvir Rana, Managing Director for India Subcontinent at Avolta, commented, “We are truly honoured and grateful for the opportunity given to us by Noida International Airport… and to operate seven new outlets.”
Currently, the construction of the airport’s first phase is in progress.
In the initial phase, which includes a runway and a terminal, the airport will accommodate up to 12 million passengers annually. Upon the completion of all four phases, officials state that the airport will have the capacity to serve 70 million passengers per year.
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