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[Vince G.]

Autogrill: new contract in San Francisco Airport

Milan, Italy - And concession renewal in Maui

Through its American division HMSHost, Autogrill Group has
strengthened its presence in California and the Hawaiian islands by winning a
new contract to operate retail services in San Francisco International
Airport and by renewing its food & beverage concession at Kahului
Airport, Maui.

The contracts will generate around $115m in accumulated sales
during the overall contract period. Kahului Airport, Maui (Hawaii)
HMSHost renewed a contract to operate eight f&b locations in Kahului Airport,
Maui. The concession was extended till 2013, with accumulated sales of
over $75m expected in the six years (2007-2013). The operation
strengthens the Group’s presence in the Hawaiian islands, where it already
operates in Lihue Airport and Honolulu International Airport, the
archipelago’s main airport, where its concession was recently extended till
2014.

The agreement provides for complete renovation of all the premises, in
which four new concepts will be introduced. These are to include
Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill, in collaboration with rock star Sammy Hagar
(singer-song writer of the Van Halen rock band in the ‘80s and early ’90s),
offering traditional American cuisine in a setting that recreates a
typical Hawaiian island atmosphere. One hundred percent of Sammy Hagar’s
profits from this business will be donated to the Red Rocker Foundation,
a children’s charity Hagar is establishing. The opening is scheduled
for 1st quarter 2008.Alongside the brands already present, such as
Plantation Snack Bar, Stinger Ray’s Grill and Bar and Starbucks Coffee, new
international names will be introduced, including Burger King, Jamba
Juice (specializing in fruit squashes and juices) and California Pizza
Kitchen ASAP.

With 6 million travellers in 2006, Kahului was Hawaii’s
fastest growing airport last year (up 10% on 2005). It is served by 15
airlines linking the island to the main American and international
destinations and handling over 164,000 flights a year. Maui is the 2nd most
populated island (over 139,000) in the State of Hawaii. San Francisco
International Airport (California) HMSHost entered a new contract to operate
retail locations in San Francisco International Airport. The 5-year
agreement will generate accumulated sales of around $40m in the period
2008-2013. Autogrill’s US division, which has already been working in this
airport for over 50 years, will introduce four new locations in
Terminal 3 (the busiest) by the end of the year.

The new brands will include MNG by Mango (this is the Spanish clothing label’s first store in an
American airport), Golden Gate News Connection, with its vast selection of
convenience goods and periodicals, and SFO News Express, offering a
wide choice of local and regional magazines and integrated with a
Starbucks Coffee. With 34 million passengers a year (source: ACI), San
Francisco International Airport is California’s 2nd biggest airport after Los
Angeles, the 14th in the United States and the 26th in the world. It is
also United Airlines’ main hub.With over a hundred airport locations in
the USA, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, The Netherlands and
India, HMSHost posted airport revenues of $937.2m in 1st half 2007, up
17.6% on the same period in 2006".

[ron]

Back in April, the report was that this place might be going into the Honolulu airport.
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Apr/08/bz/FP704080355.html
Looks like that one didn't work out...or maybe they'll show up in both places?

[suebndave]

You know Sam's got a big heart, AND wallet, when he can open up a restaurant and give ALL the money to charity. I have a whole new respect for him. I really hope the next time Ed talks crap about Sammy selling tequila, someone throws this in his face. You don't see Ed giving away any of his money from the sales of his guitars to charity.

Ok I 'm done with my rant - carry on.

[Iron Mike]

Mas Tequila?

:cool:

[rhoadsfanz5150]

suebndave wrote: You know Sam's got a big heart, AND wallet, when he can open up a restaurant and give ALL the money to charity. I have a whole new respect for him. I really hope the next time Ed talks crap about Sammy selling tequila, someone throws this in his face. You don't see Ed giving away any of his money from the sales of his guitars to charity.

Ok I 'm done with my rant - carry on.

Agree 100%. Sammy hasn't let fame affect him, he's actually a really down to earth guy and generous. Fans always come first with him, and he always delivers the goods. :thumb:

[oryo]

rhoadsfanz5150 wrote: suebndave wrote: You know Sam's got a big heart, AND wallet, when he can open up a restaurant and give ALL the money to charity. I have a whole new respect for him. I really hope the next time Ed talks crap about Sammy selling tequila, someone throws this in his face. You don't see Ed giving away any of his money from the sales of his guitars to charity.

Ok I 'm done with my rant - carry on.

Agree 100%. Sammy hasn't let fame affect him, he's actually a really down to earth guy and generous. Fans always come first with him, and he always delivers the goods. :thumb:

You guy$ mu$t be de$cribing Gene $immon$.. All the $tuff they $ell i$ for the fan$! Fan$ come fir$t with Gene...Oop$ I meant hi$ wallet...Ory :D

[voxwah0]

aw man! I work for HMSHost. I have to tell you the guys I work for in particular aren't very good at keeping things in top form. most days it's a freaking mess.