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12-July-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP’s Montreux Jazz Café continues to expand - New outlet set to open in Zurich
SSP’s third Montreux Jazz Café will open early next year at Zurich Airport. The outlet will be located at the airport’s newly refurbished Pier B. Entertainment will
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30-June-2010 | SSP News Release
Marcus Samuelsson and SSP open new Street Food at Stockholm- Arlanda Airport
World-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson and SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new Street
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21-June-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP named the UK's 23rd biggest private company by Sunday Times Deloitte Top Track survey
SSP was this week ranked 23rd in a major survey of the biggest privately owned businesses in the UK. The Sunday Times Deloitte Top Track 100 Survey is compiled for
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24-May-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP wins prestigious sandwich award
SSP has once again won the title En Route Sandwich Retailer of the Year in the UK’s prestigious British Sandwich Association Sammies Awards. This year, the accolade
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19-May-2010 | SSP News Release
Burger King’s new 20/20 restaurant design makes UK airport debut
SSP UK has unveiled Burger King’s dynamic new restaurant design at Birmingham Airport, as part of the airport’s catering redevelopment. Burger King 20/20 is already
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5-May-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP wins HKIA multiple F&B contract
SSP has secured a major new contract to operate six cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Hong Kong International Airport, including the re-design of noodle
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4-May-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP wins new contract...
SSP, the Food Travel Experts, has secured a major new contract to operate six cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Hong Kong International Airport. This will
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4-May-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP captures key Hong Kong International Airport contract
HONG KONG. Food travel specialist SSP has captured a major contract for a range of new food & beverage units at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). These
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30-April-2010 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 10
13-April-2010 | SSP News Release
SkyTrax success for SSP...
SSP airport client Hong Kong International Airport was once again named best airport for dining by SkyTrax. Hong Kong International Airport has won this award
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1-April-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP’s Montreux Jazz Café goes international...
SSP The Food Travel Experts’ Montreux Jazz Café will cross the globe when Australia’s first café opens in Sydney in May. The concept, which made its first appearance
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1-April-2010 | SSP in the News
Montreux Jazz Café makes down under debut...
AUSTRALIA. The Montreux Jazz Café is set to open its first outlet outside Switzerland through SSP at Sydney Airport’s new-look International Terminal (T1) in May.
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1-April-2010 | SSP News Release
April News Round-up
Asia SSP opened a Burger King at Chiang Mai, and a Kopitiam cafe at Hat Yai in March. Conferences SSP is to be a key sponsor of the ACI Airport Cities
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31-March-2010 | SSP News Release
Caffe Ritazza Barista Wins the SSP UK National Barista Championship
Caffè Ritazza’s Matthew Roberts was crowned UK Barista Champion at the 2010 SSP UK National Barista Championships. Held in London on Tuesday 30th March, the
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26-March-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP outlines detail of its contract renewal in Zurich
SSP, The Food Travel Experts, have announced details of plans for their food and beverage operations at Zurich Airport, following the win of a seven plus two-year deal
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19-March-2010 | SSP News Release
Hannah Saunders Wins Menu Innovation and Development Award with Camden Food Co.
SSP UK is delighted to announce that its Product Development Manager, Hannah Saunders, has won the Coffee and Sandwich category with Camden Food Co.'s menu at the Menu
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17-March-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP unveils a range of concepts at Málaga...
SPAIN. Leading food travel service group SSP has unveiled 12 food & beverage units at Málaga Airport’s new terminal, which opened on Monday. These include the
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16-March-2010 | SSP News Release
SSP opens new units at Malaga
SSP has now opened twelve new bars and restaurants at Malaga’s new third terminal. The new units include the stylish Lamoraga restaurant and gastrobar, and Spain’s
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8-March-2010 | SSP News Release
NYC’s famed steakhouse, The Palm opens...
SSP America, a division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has celebrated the grand opening of The Palm Bar &
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1-March-2010 | SSP News Release
March News Round-up
Spain SSP’s new units at Malaga Airport are to be formally unveiled on 16th of March. The opening of the airport’s new terminal will be marked by a high-profile
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21-February-2010 | SSP in the News
Millie’s Cookies franchise to start operating in Malta
Millie’s Cookies is coming to Malta. With the first outlet due to be opened this coming April, the UK franchise is set to repeat its huge worldwide success here in Malta
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18-February-2010 | SSP News Release
Starbucks Opens Today at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Today Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) and its licensed partner, SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations
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5-February-2010 | SSP in the News
Gran Canaria in the forefront of Spanish airport catering
The first phase of a new range of cuisine available at the airport in Gran Canaria has just been unveiled. Of the 18 establishments in Gran Canaria, seven were opened
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1-February-2010 | SSP News Release
February News Round-up
Sweden SSP has opened the first commercial lounge at Gothenburg Central Station. The lounge is already proving popular with travelers, and is being promoted
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1-February-2010 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 9
19-January-2010 | SSP News Release
The sale of Harry Ramsden’s
SSP Group has announced that it has sold the Harry Ramsden’s fish and chip shop restaurant chain. The brand has been purchased by private investment company Boparan
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5-January-2010 | SSP in the News
SSP America Debuts...
SSP America, a division of SSP; the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands worldwide, celebrated the opening of Le Grand Comptoir and Real Food
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10-December-2009 | SSP in the News
Food Travel Experts SSP UK Awarded Title...
Food Travel Experts, SSP UK has been awarded the title of “Best Service Provider” by the Airport Operators Association (AOA) for its work with Manchester Airport on
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8-December-2009 | SSP News Release
SSP Wins AOA “Best Service Provider” Award
Food Travel Experts, SSP UK has been awarded the title of “Best Service Provider” by the Airport Operators Association (AOA) for its work with Manchester Airport at
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7-December-2009 | SSP News Release
December News Round-up
Sweden Starbucks will make its debut in the Swedish market at Stockholm Arlanda airport in February next year. Burger King at Stockholm Central Station
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1-December-2009 | SSP News Release
SSP UK: Upper Crust and Camden Food Co.
As the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands at airports and railway stations in 32 countries across the world, SSP UK really understands the value of
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20-November-2009 | SSP News Release
SSP’s FoodLab and ADP run consumer taste-test at Paris-Charles de Gaulle
A pioneering day of taste-testing conducted by SSP’s culinary innovation team, FoodLab has given travellers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle the opportunity to choose a
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4-November-2009 | SSP News Release
November News Round-up
SSP UK Air scored over 92% in the latest Burger King Operations Excellence Review. Meanwhile, Burger King Arlanda scored 93% in its latest survey, and is now
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21-October-2009 | SSP News Release
Starbucks and SSP expand presence into Sweden
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced an
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20-October-2009 | Industry News
Zurich Airport once again voted Europe's leading airport
For the sixth year in a row Zurich Airport has won the prestigious World Travel Award for its user-friendliness and general quality standards. Rated criteria were the
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23-September-2009 | SSP News Release
September News Round-up
SSP has won an eight year contract to operate 15 of 21 new food and beverage units at Malaga Airport, Spain. The new outlets will include a restaurant called Lamoraga
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4-September-2009 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 8
3-September-2009 | SSP News Release
SSP wins major new deal at Malaga Airport
London - SSP has won an eight-year contract to operate 15 of the total of 21 food and beverage outlets at Malaga Airport. The majority of these will be located at the
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22-July-2009 | SSP News Release
July News Round-up
SSP’s new units at Abu Dhabi are now open. The main food area is divided into a fast food section, which features Burger King, bakery brand Upper Crust, Chinese brand
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22-April-2009 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 7
4-April-2009 | SSP in the News
Malls and hunger are a recipe for success
Frugal Britons might no longer be splashing out so much on clothing, furniture or other big-ticket items when they hit the country's shopping centres. But few are
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25-March-2009 | SSP in the News
Familiar fare
Travelers passing through The Eastern Iowa Airport will be getting a taste of Cedar Rapids beginning in May.The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission on Monday approved a
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25-March-2009 | SSP in the News
Taste of Cedar Rapids . . .
CEDAR RAPIDS - Travelers passing through The Eastern Iowa Airport will be getting a taste of Cedar Rapids beginning in May.The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission on
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19-March-2009 | SSP in the News
Minister praises SSP UK . . .
A recruitment programme helping jobseekers into work with food travel experts, SSP UK at Newcastle International Airport has won praise from the Government’s
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13-March-2009 | SSP News Release
Minister praises SSP . . .
A recruitment programme helping jobseekers into work with food travel experts, SSP UK at Newcastle International Airport has won praise from the Government’s
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5-March-2009 | SSP in the News
Altitude, Geneva Airport, Switzerland
SSP's new venue was created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Gilles Dupont and is part of a redevelopment of the airport. The venue incorporates a lounge
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28-February-2009 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 6
27-February-2009 | SSP News Release
Soho Coffee Co. makes its northern debut . . .
. . . Friday 27 February saw the official welcoming of SOHO Coffee Co. to Manchester Airport. This is the South West coffee brand’s first venture ‘up North’ bringing its
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27-February-2009 | SSP in the News
Witney store goes ahead
Marks & Spencer bosses have confirmed the firm is still coming to Witney, despite store closures and redundancies throughout the country. The new store, on two
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20-February-2009 | SSP in the News
Restaurants stress service, value for customers
Joe Bartolotta is working harder than ever to keep customers coming to his Milwaukee-area restaurants during the recession. That means the co-owner of The
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12-February-2009 | Industry News
ACI Conference expects good attendance
The 18th ACI Europe Airport Trading Conference & Exhibition organisers have released the full detailed programme for this April's event in Porto, Portugal and
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9-February-2009 | Industry News
'Choice, value and service' as Bristol International Airport tenders tax and duty free
UK. Bristol International Airport is putting its tax and duty free concession out to tender. Expressions of interest will be invited on or before 6 April. The new
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6-February-2009 | SSP in the News
SSP reaches new heights . . .
SWITZERLAND. SSP has opened the Altitude restaurant and a new food court at Geneva International Airport, part of a major redevelopment of commercial activities at
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6-February-2009 | SSP in the News
‘Altitude’ dining in Geneva
SSP has opened another high-quality restaurant at Geneva Airport as part of the complete transformation of the F&B and retail offer. Named Altitude, it has been
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6-February-2009 | SSP in the News
Bar has platform for success
THE bar at Edinburgh Waverley station is to reopen today after a six-figure facelift. The Nor Loch is named after the expanse of water which originally occupied the
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6-February-2009 | SSP News Release
New blend of international brands and the best of Swiss flavour for Geneva Airport
SSP has celebrated the opening of its new restaurant Altitude at Geneva Airport. At a special opening party, SSP CEO Andrew Lynch and Robert Deillon, the airport’s
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29-January-2009 | SSP in the News
M&S station shop opens
Marks & Spencer has shrugged off the recession to open a new Simply Food store at Oxford rail station, creating 30 jobs. The store is open seven days a week, and sells
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14-January-2009 | Industry News
Airport Cities in Athens
This year's Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition (ACE) due to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Athens between April 27-29 features a range of very high-level
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16-December-2008 | Industry News
Emporio Armani and Burberry boutiques bring fashion and luxury kudos to Sydney Airport
AUSTRALIA. Shopping at Sydney Airport’s International Terminal (T1) will be boosted by the addition of an Emporio Armani flagship store and a Burberry boutique next
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16-December-2008 | Industry News
Abu Dhabi Airports Company extends its reach with management of new island resort airport
UAE. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), which manages Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International airports, has taken over the management and operation of a new airport
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10-December-2008 | Industry News
Middle East duty free retail sector confident in riding out economic storm
UAE. An impressive attendance of 388 duty free and travel retail delegates from across the Middle Eastern region and beyond underlined the overall positive message
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1-December-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP and WHSmith open first of five news shops at Copenhagen
The first WHSmith store at Copenhagen Airport is now open. The store, which is operated by WHSmith and managed by SSP, is the largest of five scheduled to open by the
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25-November-2008 | SSP in the News
Abu Dhabi targets best in class philosophy
Sales topped $100m for the first time last year and if traffic grows as forecast to 12m in 2010, the Abu Dhabi Airports Company believes sales will reach $225m – or even
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19-November-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP Canada strengthens its market presence
SSP’s expansion of food and beverage services at YVR expected to bring more than 100 full-time jobs and an estimated US$60 million in revenue to Vancouver economy.
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18-November-2008 | SSP News Release
Local flavours and international favourites at new Pafos terminal
SSP’s new cafes and restaurants at Pafos international’s new terminal are offering greater choice to passengers in Cyprus. George Antoniou, Managing Director of
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17-October-2008 | SSP News Release
Leading global food and beverage operator SSP arrives at Sydney Airport
SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won the tender for Sydney Airport’s newly revamped International
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14-October-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP America introduces international favorites to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
SSP America continues to enhance the traveling consumers’ experience in North American airports with their newest additions serving passengers in “The Triangle”
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13-October-2008 | SSP in the News
Free lunch every day this week at Upper Crust
To claim your free lunch, take the voucher found in The Independent print edition every day this week into any Upper Crust UK railway station and participating
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1-October-2008 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 5
5-September-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP enters Indian market with leading food retail brand “Flavours”
Takes SSP’s global presence to 31 countries SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announces its entry into the
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1-September-2008 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 4
25-August-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP America opens first pre-security full service restaurant at Minneapolis-St Paul
SSP America has opened a new Houlihan’s Restaurant at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP). Located near Security Checkpoint 1 in the Lindbergh
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16-July-2008 | SSP News Release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company and SSP finalise contract for Terminal 3 food outlets
Burger King, Panopolis, Upper Crust, Segafredo and Flavours among brands to feature at airport. London: SSP – Europe and Asia's leading operator of food and
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16-July-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP America wins major contract at the new Indianapolis International
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SSP America, The Food Travel Experts, announced today that it has won a major contract with the new Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The
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11-July-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP UK opens Dexter’s Chargrill and Bar, Bristol International Airports first
Leading food and beverage operator SSP is opening Dexter’s Chargrill and Bar at Bristol International Airport, in partnership with Clapham House Group, on 11 July
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1-July-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP expands in German air market with acquisition of airport restaurant business
LONDON: SSP has acquired the airport restaurant business of Lufthansa subsidiary LSG-Airport Gastronomiegesellschaft (‘LSG’). The agreement incorporates all
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30-June-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP, the Food Travel Experts, is named the UK’s 30th biggest private company
SSP is ranked 30th in a major survey of the biggest privately owned businesses in the UK. The survey, in its seventh year, is compiled for leading UK newspaper the Sunday
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27-June-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP brings the spirit of the Montreux Jazz Festival to Geneva International Airport
Visitors to Geneva International Airport can now experience the buzz of the famous Montreux Jazz Festival all year round with the opening of the world’s first
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25-June-2008 | SSP News Release
Food and beverage specialist SSP to enter Austrian market with new contract win
SSP’s five year contract to operate food and beverage outlets at the new Skylink Terminal in Vienna International Airport will take the number of countries in which
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12-June-2008 | SSP News Release
Starbucks and SSP announce milestone licensing agreement to open stores in european travel markets
Stores will open in more than 150 Key Airport and Railway Station Locations in Europe LONDON AND SEATTLE; June 12, 2008 - Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) and
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13-May-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP brings a taste of the Orient to London Luton Airport
Leading food and beverage operator SSP has brought healthy new oriental food brand YamYamToGo to London Luton Airport. Located before security, YamYamToGo is
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1-May-2008 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 3
29-April-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP previews exciting new bars and restaurants at Geneva International Airport
SSP, The Food Travel Experts, today exclusively preview the innovative portfolio of new food and beverage brands soon to feature in Geneva International Airport
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2-April-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP expands in Shanghai airport Terminal 2
SSP, The Food Travel Experts, opens 19 units, ranging from full service restaurants to fast food, at the prestigious new Terminal 2 in Shanghai Pudong International
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2-April-2008 | SSP in the News
CMO Noel Toolan on food prices and cost of doing business in the travel channels
Noel Toolan, Chief Marketing Officer was interviewed on Bloomberg.com whilst in Shanghai. Noel was in Shanghai for the Trinity Forum and also to celebrate the
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1-April-2008 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 2
26-March-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP brings Caviar House & Prunier to Hong Kong
Renowned caviar and smoked salmon specialist Caviar House & Prunier makes its Asia Pacific debut with SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in
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7-February-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP, leading food and beverage operator in travel
SSP America will enhance airport food and beverage experience by bringing five-star restaurants and a range of quality food brands to the marketplace. NEW YORK –
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1-February-2008 | SSP News Release
SSP wins contract at Terminal 3 of Cairo Airport, Egypt
SSP has won a major new contract at Cairo International Airport Terminal 3 against fierce competition. The company was already the largest player in the market, and
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1-February-2008 | SSP News Release
Food Travel Update - Issue 1
3-January-2008 | SSP News Release
Major contract secured by SSP Finland
SSP wins competitive tender at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport’s domestic terminal, and announces plans to open a number of additional bars and cafes at Helsinki Vantaa’s
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14/12/2007 | SSP News Release
SSP opens Asia’s first Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar in Hong Kong airport
Caviar House & Prunier will make its Asian debut at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1. The new outlet is scheduled to open in March 2008, ahead of the
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10/12/2007 | SSP News Release
SSP airports receive top accolades in Condé Nast awards
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
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19/11/2007 | SSP News Release
SSP Scoops AOA Award for the real food company
SSP has been named ‘Best Service Provider’ for the real food company at Manchester Airport by the UK’s Airport Operators Association (AOA) at an award ceremony held at
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15/11/2007 | SSP News Release
Upper Crust enters US market
SSP opens first US Upper Crust outlet at Pittsburgh International Airport. Internationally popular bakery brand Upper Crust has made its US debut at Pittsburgh
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13/03/2007 | SSP News Release
SSP signs major new deal with leading bakery brand Panos in Belgium
SSP has increased its presence in the Belgian travel market with the signing of an agreement giving it exclusive rights to operate Panos bakeries in Belgian rail
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11/03/2007 | SSP News Release
SSP wins contract to run all food and beverage services at Abu Dhabi Airport’s T3
SSP has secured a contract with Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) to become the exclusive provider of food and beverage operations at the new Terminal 3 of Abu Dhabi
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SSP in the News
SSP wins HKIA multiple F&B contract
SSP has secured a major new contract to operate six cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Hong Kong International Airport, including the re-design of noodle
…
SSP captures key Hong Kong International Airport contract
HONG KONG. Food travel specialist SSP has captured a major contract for a range of new food & beverage units at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). These include
…
Montreux Jazz Café makes down under debut...
AUSTRALIA. The Montreux Jazz Café is set to open its first outlet outside Switzerland through SSP at Sydney Airport’s new-look International Terminal (T1) in May. The
…
SSP unveils a range of concepts at Málaga...
SPAIN. Leading food travel service group SSP has unveiled 12 food & beverage units at Málaga Airport’s new terminal, which opened on Monday. These include the Lamoraga
…
Millie’s Cookies franchise to start operating in Malta
Millie’s Cookies is coming to Malta. With the first outlet due to be opened this coming April, the UK franchise is set to repeat its huge worldwide success here in Malta with its
…
Gran Canaria in the forefront of Spanish airport catering
The first phase of a new range of cuisine available at the airport in Gran Canaria has just been unveiled. Of the 18 establishments in Gran Canaria, seven were opened during the
…
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