SSP airports receive top accolades in Condé Nast awards

SSP News Release 10/12/2007

Zurich Airport has been named the best airport for food and restaurants in the Condé Nast Traveller 2007 Reader Awards. More than 30,000 Condé Nast readers participated in the voting, giving airports marks out of 100 for a number of key factors influencing their airport experience, including location, design, cleanliness, shopping and lounge facilities. Zurich, where SSP operates 15 bars and restaurants, scored 83% for food and beverage. Among the facilities that impressed visitors to the airport are an elegant bar called Center Bar, La Corbeille cafe, a Swiss-themed  Chalet Suisse, and a Caffè Ritazza. In March 2008, Zurich will be the first airport to feature SSP’s new brand Panopolis, which offers a stunning range of premium quality, authentic breads from around the world and inspired, creative fillings.

‘Zurich Airport is regularly placed at the top of the tables in international customer satisfaction surveys, and undoubtedly the high quality of our food and beverage offer makes a significant contribution to this success,’ said Peter Eriksson, Head of Marketing and Real Estate for Zurich Airport. ‘This award confirms that our bars and restaurants are indeed the finest in the world, and we are committed to further developing our food and beverage facilities in the future.’

Hong Kong International Airport, where SSP runs 25 units, was voted the world’s favourite airport, scoring 87 for overall satisfaction. SSP also operates bars and restaurants at both terminals of Singapore Changi, which came second in the poll.

Condé Nast Traveller was launched in 1997, and is described as ‘the travel bible for people who have a passion for travel’. It is the highest circulating consumer travel magazine in the UK, selling more than half a million copies a year.