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Industry Awards
September 2020
2019 Port of Seattle Environmental Excellence Award Winner
2020 ACI-NA 2020 Associate Inclusion Champion Award
March 2020
Airport Experience News Awards:
Restaurateur with the Best Customer Service, Large Operator - HMSHost
Best Restaurant Design - SanTan Brewing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Best Franchise Brand – Shake Shack (operated by HMSHost)
December 2019
HMSHost’s BurgerFi at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ranked as the overall Top Revenue performance location for the BurgerFi brand in 2019.
October 2019
2019 Gold Adrian Award by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International for HMSHost’s Food Fight for Veterans
June 2019
The Moodie Davitt Report’s 2019 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards:
Outstanding Small Airport Food & Beverage Offer - Winner: Bia Mara at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
F&B Marketing & Promotions Campaign of the Year - Regional Winner (Americas) & Highly Commended: HMSHost’s 1,000 Acts of Kindness
Airport Chef of the Year – Highly Commended: HMSHost’s Jeff Steelman
Team Member of the Year – Highly Commended: HMSHost’s Freddie Maldonado from Tampa International Airport
Team Member of the Year – Highly Commended: HMSHost’s Emily Moreira from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Team Member of the Year – Highly Commended: HMSHost’s Gustavo Pinedo from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
June 2019
Airports Council International - North America, 2019 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards:
First Place for Best New National Brand Concept – Starbucks at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport
First Place for Best “Green” Concessions Practice or Concept – HMSHost’s Food Donation program
Placed for Best “Green” Concessions Practice or Concept – 3rd Place for HMSHost’s #NoStraws campaign
Placed for Best Innovative Consumer Experience Concept or Practice – 2nd Place for Eat Well. Travel Further.
Placed for Best New Food & Beverage Full-Service Concept – 2nd Place for Whisky River at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
May 2019
The 2019 American Business Awards®: Gold Stevie Award for HMSHost's Food Fight for Veterans (Marketing Campaign of the Year - Restaurants)
March 2019
The Moodies Awards:
Best Competition (Commercial Operator) - Channel Your Inner Chef
Best KOL-Led Campaign (Food & Beverage Operator) - Eat Well. Travel Further.
Best CSR-Focused Campaign (Commercial Operator) - HMSHost Food Fight for Veterans
February 2019
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards 2019:
Best Airport Bar - Whisky River at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Best Airport Bar/Restaurant Atmosphere - Whisky River at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Best Airport Sitdown Dining - Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
February 2019
Airport Experience News Awards 2018:
Best Brand Restaurateur, Large Operator: HMSHost for Shake Shack
Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service Best Customer Service, Large Operator: HMSHost
November 2018
2018 Gold Adrian Award by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International for HMSHost’s Channel Your Inner Chef – Experiential Advertising Campaign
September 2018
Franchisee of the Year - Presented to HMSHost by Brinker International
August 2018
2018 Produce Business Marketing Excellence Award for Airport Restaurant Month
June 2018
The Moodie Davitt Report's 2018 Airport Food & Beverage Awards (FAB):
Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Winner) – The Hearth by Lynn Crawford at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Reflecting Sense of Place (Regional Winner) – Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Airport Food to Go of the Year (Highly Commended) – Shake Shack at Los Angeles International Airport
Motorway Services F&B Offer of the Year (Highly Commended) – Grover Cleveland Service Plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike
F&B Team Member Of The Year (Highly Commended) – HMSHost’s Lily Olson at Starbucks in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
June 2018
Airports Council International - North America, 2018 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards:
First Place for Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept) - HMSHost's proprietary restaurant Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen at Louisville International Airport
First Place for Best “Green” Concessions Practice or Concept - Bistrot at Montréal–Trudeau Airport
Placed for Best New National Brand Concept - Shake Shack at Los Angeles International Airport
March 2018
Airport Revenue News 2018 Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator (eleventh consecutive year)
Airport Revenue News 2018 Airport Restaurant Bar of the Year - Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen at Louisville International Airport
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards - Best Airport Bar / Restaurant Atmosphere for Summer House Santa Monica at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
February 2018
The Moodies Awards:
Best Marketing Campaign (Food & Beverage Provider) - #HMSHostLove
Best Microsite or Custom Website (Travel Retailer) - AirportRestaurantMonth.com
November 2017
Adrian Awards 2017:
Gold Adrian Award for Eat Well. Travel Further. – Integrated Marketing Campaign
Gold Adrian Award for #HMSHostLove – Advertising Campaign
June 2017
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards – Airport Coffee Non-Alcoholic Beverage Shop of the Year for Starbucks Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport.
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards – New Food & Beverage Concept of the Year for Book & Bourbon at Louisville International Airport (Regional Winner).
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards – Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Reflecting 'Sense of Place' for Book & Bourbon at Louisville International Airport (Regional Winner).
April 2017
Green Gateway Environmental Excellence Awards at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – HMSHost awarded for its continued support of Port sustainability objectives including food donation, community giving, energy conservation, and waste reduction.
March 2017
Airport Revenue News 2017 Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator (tenth consecutive year).
Airport Revenue News 2017 Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service (eighth year).
Airport Revenue News 2017 Best New Food & Beverage Concept for Avenue des Canadiens located at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards Best Airport Bar and Best Airport Sitdown Dining for Dale Jr.’s Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
November 2016
Airports Going Green Award 2016 – HMSHost recognized for its food donation program by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Chicago Department of Aviation.
October 2016
New Hampshire 2016 Employment Leadership Award – HMSHost at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport was recognized for excellence in disability employment and practices.
June 2016
The Moodie Davitt Report’s 2016 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards:
Airport Coffee Shop of the Year - Regional Winner (The Americas): Starbucks Evenings at Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 6
Airport Bar of the Year - Regional Winner (The Americas): Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year - Regional Winner (The Americas) & Global Highly Commended: Lee Kitchen at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) of the Year - Regional Winner (The Americas) & Global Highly Commended: Local Rotating Food Truck at Los Angeles International Airport
Food & Beverage Marketing & Promotions Campaign of the Year - Regional Winner (The Americas) & Global Highly Commended: Channel your Inner Chef at Chicago's O’Hare International Airport
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year - Regional Winner (The Americas): HMSHost Foundation
Airport Food & Beverage Reflecting ‘Sense of Place’ - Regional Winner (The Americas): Dallas Cowboys Club, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
May 2016
Green Gateway Environmental Excellence Awards at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – HMSHost received an Honor Roll award for continued support of Port sustainability objectives including food donation, community giving, energy conservation, and waste reduction.
April 2016
Airports Council International - North America, 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards:
First Place for Best Innovative Consumer Experience Concept or Practice for Channel Your Inner Chef live culinary contest at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
First Place for Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept) for its proprietary restaurant 1897 Market at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Placed for Best New Food and Beverage (Quick-Service Concept) for La Madeleine at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Placed for Best New National Brand Concept for Starbucks Evenings at Los Angeles International Airport.
March 2016
Airport Revenue News 2016 Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator for the ninth consecutive year.
Airport Revenue News 2016 Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service (for the seventh year).
Airport Revenue News 2016 Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator.
Airport Revenue News 2016 Best New Food & Beverage Concept for the company’s exclusive 1897 Market located at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards Best Airport Bar for Dale Jr.’s Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
October 2015
The HMSHost team in Tampa International Airport was recognized by The Honorable Bob Buckhorn, Mayor of Tampa, for hiring practices related to providing associates with disabilities accommodations.
September 2015
Restaurant Business/FSTEC Awards: Tech Accelerator of the Year Finalist, Nontraditional presented at the Restaurant Business magazine and FSTEC Conference.
June 2015
Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), Catalyst Awards, Strategic Partner Award for diversity practices.
April 2015
Airports Council International- North America, 2015 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards for Real Food Daily at Los Angeles International Airport and for Cool River Café at Dallas Love Field. HMSHost also received recognition for the Wall Street Journal Newsstand/Travel Store with Starbucks Coffee at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
March 2015
Interfaith Works Corporate Partnership Award presented to HMSHost at the 18th Annual Companies Caring Breakfast. Interfaith Works is a nonprofit agency working to meet the needs of the poor and homeless in Montgomery County, MD.
Airport Revenue News 2015 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards-Large Food Operator: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator for the eighth consecutive year.
Airport Revenue News 2015 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards-Large Food Operator: Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service.
Airport Revenue News 2015 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards-Large Food Operator: Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator.
Airport Revenue News 2015 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards: Airport Charitable Impact Award for HMSHost’s Food Donation Program.
September 2014
Airports Council International-North America 2014 Inclusion Champion Award in the World Business Partners/Associates category – HMSHost was recognized for sustained practices in the areas of business inclusion, workforce inclusion, and development and promotion of the future growth and diversity of the aviation industry profession.
June 2014
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards (FAB) – HMSHost won Best Airport Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant for 8 oz Burger Bar at Los Angeles International Airport and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative for its company-wide food donation program.
May 2014
2014 Trailblazer Champion of Diversity Award, presented by Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport – HMSHost was honored for championing diversity in its day-to-day operations and demonstrating perseverance and tenacity in doing business with DFW and delivering operational excellence.
May 2014
Misset Horeca Innovation Award – HMSHost Europe honored for excellence in launching catering concepts combining food, retail and hospitality.
April 2014
Green Gateway Environmental Excellence Awards at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, honoring airport business partners who best champion sustainability – HMSHost honored for its environmental performance: Led Sea-Tac’s 2013 food donation effort for the second year in a row, donating a total of 21,790 pounds of food — the equivalent of 335 meals a week; and reduced waste at five casual dining restaurants by replacing disposable items with reusable alternatives.
March 2014
Airport Revenue News 2014 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator for the seventh consecutive year.
Airport Revenue News 2014 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator for the seventh consecutive year.
Airport Revenue News 2014 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service.
Airport Revenue News 2014 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator for Starbucks.
Airport Revenue News 2014 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best New Food & Beverage Concept for Border Grill and Starbucks Evenings at Los Angeles International Airport.
Schiphol Consumers Awards – HMSHost Schiphol Airport, the largest restaurant operator at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, won the Corporate Responsibility Award as the concessionaire at the airport with the largest contribution in the field of sustainability for La Place restaurant.
January 2014
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful 2013 –Treasure of Tampa Bay, Outstanding Business awarded to HMSHost for demonstrating its commitment to the community through service to those in need.
November 2013
Airports Council International-North America, 2013 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept) – First Place: ICE Dishes & Drinks, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (operated by HMSHost) Airports Council International-North America, 2013 Airports Concessions Contest, Best ‘Green’ Concession Program or Concept – Second Place: HMSHost Food Donation Program – multiple locations nationwide.
October 2013
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards (FAB) – Best Airport Wine Bar for Crú at Denver International Airport.
October 2013
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards (FAB) – Best Airport Food Court for Concourse F at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
October 2013
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) honored HMSHost with the Disability Employment Champions Award for its commitment to hiring and supporting people with disabilities.
August 2013
RED Awards 2013, the premier retail design awards of the New Zealand Retail Interior Association (NZRIA) – HMSHost Europe named International Award Winner for excellence in retail design for Harvest Market at Schiphol International Airport.
May 2013
National Restaurant Association’s 2nd Annual Operator Innovations Awards – HMSHost selected as the Top Innovator in the Menu Development category for the Freedom to Choose Web portal, an online menu platform. HMSHost was also a finalist in the Food Safety category.
April 2013
Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Business Travel Awards – HMSHost’s Beaudevin was named Best New Airport Bar, and Cowboy Ciao, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, was named Best New Airport Restaurant.
March 2013
Airport Revenue News2013 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator for the sixth consecutive year
Airport Revenue News2013 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service
Airport Revenue News2013 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Best Food/Beverage Brand Operator
Airport Revenue News2013 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Food Operator Division: Best Restaurant Design for its proprietary Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Airport Revenue News2013 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best New Food & Beverage Concept for The Varsity at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
December 2012
“The Moodies” Digital, Mobile and Social Media Innovation Awards –HMSHost won Best Marketing Campaign-F&B Operator for its Gateway to Adventure Sweepstakes
December 2012
“The Moodies” Digital, Mobile and Social Media Innovation Awards –HMSHost won Best Mobile App-F&B Operator category for its B4 YOU BOARD™ mobile app
December 2012
“The Moodies” Digital, Mobile and Social Media Innovation Awards – HMSHost was highly commended in the Overall-F&B Operator category for Best Use of Social Media
November 2012
Airports Council International-North America, 2012 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept) – First Place: Columbia Restaurant Café, Tampa International Airport (operated by HMSHost)
November 2012
Airports Council International-North America, 2012 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept) – Honorable Mention: Javi’s, John Wayne Airport (operated by HMSHost)
November 2012
Airports Council International-North America, 2012 Airports Concessions Contest, Innovative Use of Non-Traditional Retail Space: Special Recognition to HMSHost for: • Cigar City Brewing, Tampa International Airport • Beaudevin Wine Bar, Chicago O’Hare International Airport • Bubbles Wine Bar, Chicago O’Hare International Airport • Tortas Frontera By Rick Bayless, Chicago O’Hare International Airport • First Flight, Tampa International Airport • Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi, Chicago O’Hare International Airport
November 2012
Airports Council International-North America, 2012 Airports Concessions Contest, Best “Green” Concessions Practice or Concept – First Place: Organics Waste Recycling Program, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (operated by Metropolitan Airports Commission, HMSHost and ABM Janitorial)
November 2012
Airports Council International-North America, 2012 Airports Concessions Contest, Best “Green” Concessions Practice or Concept – Second Place: The O’Hare Urban Garden, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (operated by HMSHost)
November 2012
Airports Council International-North America, 2012 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Innovative Consumer Experience Concept or Practice – First Place: B4 YOU BOARD Mobile App (operated by HMSHost)
November 2012
Airports Going Green Award 2012 – HMSHost recognized for Excellence in Sustainability Efforts for its startsomewhere sustainability program.
June 2012
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards – Best Food & Beverage Concession Programme at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
June 2012
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards (FAB) – Best Fast Food / Quick Service Restaurant for Tortas Frontera at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
March 2012
Schiphol ConsumersAwards – HMSHost Schiphol Airport, the largest restaurant operator at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, won the Corporate Responsibility Awardasthe concessionaire at the airport with the largest contribution in the field of sustainability
March 2012
Schiphol ConsumersAwards – HMSHost Schiphol Airport, the largest restaurant operator at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, won two Guest Friendliness Awardsforrestaurants that are most inviting to guests as a welcoming place to visit.
February 2012
Airport Revenue News2012 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator
February 2012
Airport Revenue News2012 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service
February 2012
Airport Revenue News2012 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator for Starbucks
November 2011
Airports Council International-North America, 2011 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – First Place: Newark Liberty International Airport – Terminal C
November 2011
Airports Council International-North America, 2011 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – Second Place: Indianapolis International Airport
November 2011
Airports Council International-North America, 2011 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – Third Place: Louisville International Airport
November 2011
Airports Council International-North America, 2011 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Food & Beverage Program – Honorable Mention: Boston-Logan International Airport – Terminal C
June 2011
American Society of Interior Designers for Excellence in Restaurant Design – Detail & Small/Unique Space commercial category: HMSHost won top honors for Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Beaudevin Wine Bar at Miami International Airport
March 2011
Airport Revenue News2011 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator
March 2011
Airport Revenue News2011 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Best Airport Restaurant Design for Todd English’s Bonfire at BOS Terminal B
March 2011
Airport Revenue News2011 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Large Retailer Division: Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service
January 2011
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards –Best Wine Bar: Beaudevin by HMSHost, developed in partnership with parent company, Autogrill
January 2011
Moodie Food & Beverage Awards –Best Design of Overall Food & Beverage Facilities: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Lounge 1 (operated by HMSHost)
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
November 2010
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.
October 2010
HMSHost at Cork Airport won the National Q Mark Awardfor 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 News2010 Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards – Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator, Large Food Operator category.
March 2010
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
November 2009
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
November 2009
Airports Council International-North America, 2009 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Specialty Retail Program – Large Airport; First Place: Tampa International Airport, Pre-Security
November 2009
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 News2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator, Large Food Operator Division
February 2009
Airport Revenue News 2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service
February 2009
Airport Revenue News2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Best New Food & Beverage Concept for Todd English’s Bonfire
February 2009
Airport Revenue News2009 Best Concessions Winner – HMSHost Best Airport Restaurant Design for Todd English’s Bonfire
February 2009
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
January 2009
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
November 2008
Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best New Retail Concept – First Place: Talie by CBR
November 2008
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
November 2008
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
November 2008
Airports Council International-North America, 2008 Airports Concessions Contest, Best Specialty Program – Medium Airport; Third Place: Oakland International Airport
February 2008
Airport Revenue News2008 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division, HMSHost for Phillips Seafood, Best New Food and Beverage Concept
February 2008
Airport Revenue News 2008 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division, HMSHost, Best Overall Food and Beverage Operator
February 2008
Airport Revenue News2008 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division, HMSHost for Anthony’s Seafood, Best New Food and Beverage Brand Operator
February 2008
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s “People Award” for exceptional service and hospitality. The Brasserie – First Place; Murphy’s Irish Pub – Third Place.
February 2008
Dallas-Ft. Worth International “Airport Concessionaire of the Year” for HMSHost operated Sbarro Pizzeria, Terminal B4
February 2008
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 News2007 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division for Anthony’s Seafood, Best Restaurant Design.
February 2007
Airport Revenue News 2007 Best Concessions Winner – Large Food Operator Division for HMSHost, Best Food and Beverage Operator.
February 2007
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”
April 2006
Chili’s Franchise Developer of the Year
April 2006
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
November 2005
Airports Council International-North America, 2005 Airports Concessions Contest, Retail/Specialty Program Category, First Place, Medium Sized Airports—Vancouver International Airport
November 2005
Airports Council International-North America, 2005 Airports Concessions Contest, Food & Beverage Program Category, Second Place, Medium Sized Airports—Sacramento International Airport
April 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
February 2005
Airport Revenue News 2005 Concessions Poll, “Best Customer Service, Large Airports”—Orlando International Airport
February 2005
Airport Revenue News 2005 Concessions Poll, “Best Concessions Design, Small Airports”—Palm Beach International Airport
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
February 2004
Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Airport-Wide Customer Service, Large Airports”—Orlando International Airport
February 2004
Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Airport-Wide Customer Service, Small Airports”—Jacksonville International Airport
February 2004
Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best New Food & Beverage Concept, Large Company”—Casa Bacardi
February 2004
Airport Revenue News 2004 Concessions Poll, “Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Large Company”—Starbucks
February 2004
The Sante Restaurant Awards, Certificate of Achievement – Restaurant Bar Midwest – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
November 2003
JD Powers 2003 Airport Survey, HMSHost operates in 9 of survey’s top 10 large airports in North America for Food & Beverage
November 2003
JD Powers 2003 Airport Survey, Number One Food & Beverage Ranking Worldwide, Large Airports—Minneapolis/St. Paul
November 2003
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
February 2003
Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll; “Best Concessions Program Design and Best Overall Concessions Program, Large Airports”—Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
February 2003
Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Redeveloped Concessions Program, Large Airports”—Chicago O’Hare International Airport
February 2003
Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Redeveloped Concessions Program, Medium Airports”—Salt Lake City International Airport
February 2003
Airport Revenue News 2003 Concessions Poll, “Best Concessions Management Team, Single Terminal”—Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal A/B
February 2003
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
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
May 2002
Airports Council International-North America Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, Best Food and Beverage Program for Medium-Sized Airports – Palm Beach International Airport
May 2002
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
February 2002
NASIM Retail Design Awards – HMSHost awarded Special Merit – Outstanding Store Fixture – Expedia.com Café: Circular Basket Wall Unit
February 2002
NASIM Retail Design Awards – HMSHost awarded Grand Prize – Restaurant/Foodservice – Expedia.com Café
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
June 2001
Pias Graphic Awards – Award of Excellence – McFadden Printing & Cardinal Printing A Johnson – Host-Marriott “Captain Morgan” Promotion – Sales Materials, Point of Purchase, Multiple Pieces
May 2001
National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers (NASFM) “Outstanding Store Design” – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
February 2001
Airport Retail News “Best Airport Restaurant Design” – Starbucks; all locations
January 2001
Cheers Beverages “Cheers Award for Beverage Excellence” – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
January 2001
SADI Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging – SADI Winner: Themed Restaurants – Award Recipient: AAD, Scottsdale, Arizona, Project: Jose Cuervo Tequilería, Phoenix, Arizona
January 2001
NASIM Retail Design Awards – AAD awarded Outstanding Merit, Restaurant/Foodservice – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
January 2001
NASIM Retail Design Awards – AAD awarded Outstanding Merit, Outstanding Store Fixture – Jose Cuervo Tequilería: Snake Tables
January 2001
Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – FITCH/ADD – Expedia.com Café
January 2001
Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – HMSHost – Expedia.com Cafe
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
April 2000
Airports Council International-North America “Best Retail Specialty Program Class C” – Tampa International Airport Retail operations
April 2000
Airports Council International-North America “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
January 2000
Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – Jose Cuervo Tequilería
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
April 1999
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
March 1999
Visual Merchandising and Store Design – International Store Interior Design Competition – Award of Merit – ADD – Arizona Roadhouse
January 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
June 1997
Printing Industry of the South, Inc. – Award of Merit – Host Marriott/OPS & Hamilton Printing for “Spirit of the Island” – Category: Point of Sale Displays
June 1997
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