Autogrill expands in the United Arab Emirates
March 05 2014 - 10:18AM
The Group continues to
develop in the Middle East
Autogrill expands in the
United Arab Emirates
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).
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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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