China: Locations
We operate many leading food and beverage brands at airports across China. Below are a few examples of our key locations.
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BEIJING CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Beijing Capital International Airport is the main international airport serving Beijing. It is now the world’s second busiest airport, handing over 100 million passengers per year. It was also ranked 33 in World’s Top 100 Airports by Skytrax.
SSP began operating at Beijing in 2014. We currently operate 14 units and two lounges with eight different brands to respond to the specific needs of passengers. Among these are the western-style brands O’Learys and Ritazza, while Tai Hing and Thai Express provide Asian delicacies and Gou Bu Li brings customers a local experience.
Other brands featured at Beijing include Maan Coffee, Jia You Hao Mian, Ritazza, and Maxim’s.
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SHANGHAI PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the primary international airport serving Shanghai and a major aviation hub for Asia. Its passenger traffic exceeds 74 million.
SSP began operating at the airport in 2008. A number of the brands operated by SSP are among the most popular of the region. Shanghai Cuisine, founded in 1998, is one of Shanghai’s best-known brands, and is now present at more than 10 locations across the city. It’s famous for authentic Shanghai local cuisine such as stewed pork with brown sauce, spring rolls stuffed with fish and Xiao Long (steamed buns).
Other brands featured at Shanghai include Burger King, Ajisen Ramen, Grappa’s, Chatime, Hui Lau Shan, Tian Xia, Café Deco, Tai Hing and Segafredo.
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HANGZHOU XIAOSHAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is the principal airport serving Hangzhou, a major city in the Yangtze River Delta region and the capital of Zhejiang Province, China. Hangzhou airport handles over 38 million passengers a year, which means it is ranked 10th in terms of passenger traffic in China.
SSP began operating in Hangzhou in 2013, running 11 units and one lounge. At Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, we introduced Le Grand Comptoir, SSP’s award-winning wine and food bar to provide travellers with superior wines, a sophisticated menu and high-quality service.
Other brands featured at Hangzhou include Ajisen Ramen, Costa, Master Kong Chef Table, Feng Yuan Korean Restaurant, Gou Bu Li, HZ Snack, Ma Jia Shao Mai
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HAIKOU MEILAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Haikou Meilan International Airport serves Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, China. It opened in 1999 to replace the old Dayingshan Airport. It handles more than 20 million passengers per year. Haikou Meilan International Airport became the eighth and the first SKYTRAX 5-STAR in China with excellent operation and service.
SSP entered Haikou to develop its business in mainland China, and it now operates 14 units. In this important hub of tourism, SSP created own brand Hainan Impress to evoke the atmosphere of the city we serve.
Brands featured at Haikou Meilan include Ajisen Ramen, Burger King, Toasty Toasty, Yong Ho Soybean, Coconut House, Coffee Fushan, New Zealand Natural, Ritazza, Hainan Impress, Fresh To Go and Tai Hing.
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Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Serving nearly 45 million passengers each year, Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is the seventh largest in China. SSP has been operating at the airport since 2012, and now runs two units – a Burger King, and Ritazza.
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Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport is among China’s top 25 airports, and welcomes over 19 million passengers a year. Trading at the airport since 2018, SSP now operates three units. Ajisen Ramen is one of Asia’s best-known brands, and now has more than 750 outlets across the globe. Taiwanese-style fast-food brand Yong Ho Soy Bean now has a presence at over 500 locations in China, and is famous for its signature Yong Ho Soybean milk. Happy Gimbaq is a Korean-style brand that is hugely popular in the northeastern region of China. Its lava-wrapped rice is its signature dish.
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Lounge services
Building upon solid experience of operation and high-quality profile in travel hubs, we started our first lounge business in cooperation with Air China in 2014, and continued to develop more opportunities with China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines in recent years.
We work closely with airlines to customise and provide quick service, Chinese and Western casual dining, buffet, snacks and beverages, maximising the travel experience for first class and business class VIP travellers.
