Industry Awards
March 2011
- Airport Revenue News 2011 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator, Best Airport Restaurant Design for Todd English’s Bonfire at BOS Terminal B, and Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service
January 2011
- Moodie Food & Beverage Awards – Beaudevin, developed in partnership with HMSHost’s parent company, Autogrill, was recognized as Best Wine Bar, and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Lounge 1, was recognized as Best Design of Overall Food & Beverage Facilities.
November 2010
- Airports Council International-North America, 2010 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Retail Concept – First Place: Kiehl’s Since 1851, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2010 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Food & Beverage Concept – Third Place: Pinkberry, Los Angeles International Airport
October 2010
- Nation’s Restaurant News 2010 Golden Chain Award – HMSHost President & CEO Elie W. Maalouf in recognition of strong industry leadership and innovation in especially challenging times.
- HMSHost at Cork Airport won the National Q Mark Award for Hygiene & Food Safety in the Hotel & Restaurant Category from Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA).
June 2010
- Airport Minority Advisory Council, “Corporate Partner Award”
March 2010
- Airport Revenue News 2010 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator.
- HMSHost at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol won the 2009 Innovation Award for Café Chocolat
November 2009
- Airports Council International-North America, 2009 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Food & Beverage Concept – Honorable Mention: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Tampa International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2009 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – Large Airport; First Place: Newark Liberty International Airport – Terminal C; Honorable Mention: Indianapolis International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2009 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Specialty Retail Program – Large Airport; First Place: Tampa International Airport, Pre-Security
- Airports Council International-North America, 2009 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Convenience Retail Program – Large Airport; First Place: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atrium
May 2009
- The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Customer Care Reward & Recognition Program named HMSHost associates Nina Kozlova, Sophia Brewster, and Carolyn Brown as EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR JFK. Selected as a group to receive this award, these outstanding HMSHost associates are employed at Chili’s in Terminal 3.
March 2009
- Negocio 2008 Concept of the Year award for Beaudevin – a tapas bar and wine bar at Brussels Airport. This award recognizes an exemplary achievement in terms of concept, originality, innovation and architecture.
February 2009
- Airport Revenue News 2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator, Large Food Operator Division
- Airport Revenue News 2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service
- Airport Revenue News 2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Best New Food & Beverage Concept for Todd English’s Bonfire
- Airport Revenue News 2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Best Airport Restaurant Design for Todd English’s Bonfire
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s “People Award” for exceptional service and hospitality. Murphy’s Irish Pub – First Place, Dakota’s café – Second Place, and The Brasserie – Third Place
January 2009
- 2009 Cheers Award for Beverage Excellence for the Best Chain Multi-Concept Beverage Program
- Sapphire Award from Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) to HMSHost Ireland Ltd. for HMSHost operations at Cork Airport.
November 2008
- Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Food & Beverage Concept – First Place: Sapphire Lounge at JFK International Airport /Terminal 7; Second Place: Rogue Ales at Portland International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Retail Concept – First Place: Talie by CBR
- Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – Large Airport; Third Place: Boston Logan International Airport / Terminal B; Honorable Mention: Orlando International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – Medium Airport; First Place: Vancouver International Airport /International Departures Terminal; Honorable Mention: Nashville International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Specialty Program – Medium Airport; Third Place: Oakland International Airport
February 2008
- Airport Revenue News 2008 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division, HMSHost for Phillips Seafood, Best New Food and Beverage Concept
- Airport Revenue News 2008 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division, HMSHost, Best Overall Food and Beverage Operator
- Airport Revenue News 2008 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division, HMSHost for Anthony’s Seafood, Best New Food and Beverage Brand Operator
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s “People Award” for exceptional service and hospitality. The Brasserie – First Place; Murphy’s Irish Pub – Third Place.
- Dallas-Ft. Worth International “Airport Concessionaire of the Year” for HMSHost operated Sbarro Pizzeria, Terminal B4
- Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport “F&B Employee of the Year” to HMSHost employee Rachel Miranda of Chili’s Too, Terminal C
January 2008
- Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Silver Pyramid Award to Tamra Dion, HMSHost National Sales and Marketing Director, for the Gus Busman promotional campaign, acknowledging her creative use of promotional products in developing a client incentive program.
November 2007
- 2007 Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) President’s Award for supporting U.S. service members and the United Service Organizations (USO).
September 2007
- Dewar’s Clubhouse presented the 2007 Interior Design Competition Project Award for excellence in restaurant design by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
July 2007
- Sapphire Award from Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) to HMSHost Ireland Ltd. for HMSHost operations at Cork Airport.
February 2007
- Airport Revenue News 2007 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division for Anthony’s Seafood, Best Restaurant Design.
- Airport Revenue News 2007 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division for HMSHost, Best Food and Beverage Operator.
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s “People Award” for exceptional service and hospitality. The Brasserie – First Place; Murphy’s Irish Pub – Third Place.
September 2006
- National Foodservice Congress “Foodservice Award 2006” — HMSHost Schiphol Airport. First prize awarded to “Bubbles” Seafood & Winebar in the Best Formula category.
August 2006
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design 2006 Retail Renovation Competition — First Place to HMSHost’s Z Market
June 2006
- Airport Minority Advisory Council, “Corporate Partner Award”
Spring 2006
- Chili’s Franchise Developer of the Year
- Chili‘s Highest Comparative Same Store Sales in Franchise Community
March 2006
- Raven Fox Global Travel Retail Awards, “Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year”
November 2005
- Airports Council International-North America, 2005 Richard A. Griesbach Award for Excellence in Airport Concessions—Edmonton International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2005 Airports Concessions Contest, Retail/Specialty Program Category, First Place, Medium Sized Airports—Vancouver International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America, 2005 Airports Concessions Contest, Food & Beverage Program Category, Second Place, Medium Sized Airports—Sacramento International Airport
Spring 2005
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Innovation Award for state-of-the-art dining facilities throughout the airport
March 2005
- Magazine Publishers of America, 2005 Merchandising Excellence Awards, Best Retailer in Transportation/Bookstore/Specialty/Military category.
February 2005
- Airport Revenue News 2005 Concessions Poll, “Best Concession Program Design, Large Airports”—Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2005 Concessions Poll, “Best Customer Service, Large Airports”—Orlando International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2005 Concessions Poll, “Best Concessions Design, Small Airports”—Palm Beach International Airport
2004
- The Sante Restaurant Awards, Certificate of Achievement – Restaurant Bar Midwest – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
November 2004
- JD Powers 2004 Airport Survey, HMSHost operates in 9 of survey’s top 10 large airports in North America for Food & Beverage
February 2004
- Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Concession Program Design, Large Airports”—Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Airport-Wide Customer Service, Large Airports”—Orlando International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Airport-Wide Customer Service, Small Airports”—Jacksonville International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best New Food & Beverage Concept, Large Company”—Casa Bacardi
- Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Large Company”—Starbucks
November 2003
- JD Powers 2003 Airport Survey, HMSHost operates in 9 of survey’s top 10 large airports in North America for Food & Beverage
- JD Powers 2003 Airport Survey, Number One Food & Beverage Ranking Worldwide, Large Airports—Minneapolis/St. Paul
- JD Powers 2003 Airport Survey, Number one Retail Ranking in North America, Large Airports—Minneapolis/St. Paul
May 2003
- Conde Nast 2003 Airport Poll. HMSHost operates in 8 of the survey’s top 10 airports.
February 2003
- Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Food/Beverage Brand Operator, Large Company”—Starbucks
- Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll; “Best Concessions Program Design and Best Overall Concessions Program, Large Airports”—Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Redeveloped Concessions Program, Large Airports”—Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Redeveloped Concessions Program, Medium Airports”—Salt Lake City International Airport
- Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Concessions Management Team, Single Terminal”—Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal A/B
- Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport, “Best Concessionaire, Catering and Services Category”
January 2003
- Chain Store Age, “Retail Store of the Year, Single Unit Category,” Gifts of the Raven, Vancouver International Airport
2002
- NASIM Retail Design Awards – HMSHost awarded Special Merit – Outstanding Store Fixture – Expedia.com Café: Circular Basket Wall Unit
- NASIM Retail Design Awards – HMSHost awarded Grand Prize – Restaurant/Foodservice – Expedia.com Café
July 2002
- International Air Travel Association (IATA) Survey, 4 of 5 top ranked Food & Beverage programs worldwide—Minneapolis St. Paul, Amsterdam, San Francisco, and Dallas Ft. Worth
May 2002
- Airports Council International-North America Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, Most Innovative Concession Among Medium-Sized Airports – Expedia.com Café, San Jose Norman Y. Mineta International Airport
- Airports Council International-North America Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, Best Food and Beverage Program for Medium-Sized Airports – Palm Beach International Airport
- National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers (NASFM) “Outstanding Store Design” – Expedia.com Café
February 2002
- Airport Retail News “Best Overall Concession Program for Large Airports” – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport; “Best Overall Concessions Program for Small Airports” – Palm Beach International Airport
2001
- SADI Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging – SADI Winner: Themed Restaurants – Award Recipient: AAD, Scottsdale, Arizona, Project: Jose Cuervo Tequilería, Phoenix, Arizona
- NASIM Retail Design Awards – AAD awarded Outstanding Merit, Restaurant/Foodservice – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
- NASIM Retail Design Awards – AAD awarded Outstanding Merit, Outstanding Store Fixture – Jose Cuervo Tequilería: Snake Tables
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – FITCH/ADD – Expedia.com Café
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – HMSHost – Expedia.com Cafe
May 2001
- National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers (NASFM) “Outstanding Store Design” – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
June 2001
- Pias Graphic Awards – Award of Excellence – McFadden Printing & Cardinal Printing A Johnson – Host-Marriott “Classic Call” Promotion – Sales Materials, Point of Purchase, Multiple Pieces
- Pias Graphic Awards – Award of Excellence – McFadden Printing & Cardinal Printing A Johnson – Host-Marriott “Captain Morgan” Promotion – Sales Materials, Point of Purchase, Multiple Pieces
February 2001
- Airport Retail News “Best Airport Restaurant Design” – Starbucks; all locations
January 2001
- Cheers Beverages “Cheers Award for Beverage Excellence” – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
2000
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
April 2000
- Airports Council International-North America “Richard A. Griesbach Award of Excellence” – Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport for the redevelopment of the retail, food and beverage concessions
- ACI-NA “Best Retail Specialty Program Class C” – Tampa International Airport Retail operations
- ACI-NA “Best Retail Specialty Program Class D” – Vancouver International Airport
February 2000
- Minneapolis Shopping Center Association “Best Shopping Center Redevelopment” – Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport for the development of the Northstar Crossing
1999
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – ADD – Arizona Roadhouse
September 1999
- Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) Conference “Operator of the Year” – CEO Bill McCarten for his leadership during a dramatic transformation of travel and entertainment concessions around the world
April 1999
- Chain Store Age “Retail Store of the Year” – Simply Books
- Airports Council International – North America, Best Overall Airport Concessions Program – Chicago O’Hare International Airport
March 1999
- National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers “Outstanding Merit” – Charlotte Douglas International Airport for Simply Books remodeling
1998
- Cheers Award for Beverage Excellence – Host-Marriott – Best Spirits Program
June 1997
- Printing Industry of the South, Inc. – Award of Merit – O.P.S. & Cardinal/Lipps Printing Services, Inc. for “Home Turf Menu” – Category: Menus
- Printing Industry of the South, Inc. – Award of Merit – Host Marriott/OPS & Hamilton Printing for “Spirit of the Island” – Category: Point of Sale Displays
- Printing Industry of the South, Inc. – Award of Excellence – O.P.S. Inc. & Cardinal/Lipps Printing Service, Inc. for Host Marriott Services – Category: Newspaper Inserts, Circulars & Flyers
