Feb 26, 2026
Miami International Airport Accelerates Dining Transformation with HMSHost
HMSHost will transform its dining experience at America’s second-busiest airport for international passengers amid MIA’s $9-billion capital improvement program
BETHESDA, Maryland (Feb. 26, 2026) – Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announced a 12-year contract extension at Miami International Airport (MIA). The agreement secures HMSHost’s presence at the international gateway during a time of significant renovation and expansion, with plans to reimagine its over 20 restaurants, bars, and Grab & Go outlets across the North, Central, and South terminals.
“HMSHost has been a valued partner in delivering the award-winning dining experience travelers expect at Miami International Airport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This 12-year contract extension reflects our shared commitment to exceptional customer service, innovation, and quality as we welcome millions of visitors to our community each year. As we advance our $9-billion modernization of MIA over the next five to 10 years, we look forward to continuing and expanding this partnership to help shape a world-class airport for the future.”
HMSHost’s renewed investment is part of MIA’s sweeping $9-billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) capital improvement and maintenance program, reinforcing a decades-long partnership dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience. As the airport prepares to welcome more than 77 million travelers by 2040, HMSHost will play a strategic role in transforming MIA’s culinary scene, with plans to offer a mix of local restaurants, global brands, and exclusive HMSHost concepts — all powered by digital innovation to deliver a seamless, modern dining experience.
“This extension affirms our leadership in airport dining and positions us to introduce bold new concepts, celebrate Miami’s culinary culture, and deliver the innovative food and beverage experiences travelers want at a global hub like MIA,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, and this extension underscores the value we bring to MIA as we help shape the future of the airport’s dining experience.”
HMSHost operates its MIA dining venues with two small business partners: Master ConcessionAir, LLC (Jose Alberni) and Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc. (George Tinsley).
About Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $181 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
About HMSHost
HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), is a leader in creating dining for travel venues.
The restaurateur operates over 1,000 locations in nearly 80 airports across North America,
including proprietary concepts, local, regional, and national brands, and partnerships with award-winning chefs.
For decades, HMSHost has curated food and beverage programs that make a traveler’s journey as exciting as the destination.
The industry has repeatedly recognized HMSHost with awards such as Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service and Best Brand Restaurateur for Shake Shack by Airport Experience News. In recent years, USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has awarded first place honors to HMSHost's Three Kings Public House at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and its Whisky River locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). ACI-NA, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, recognized HMSHost with the 2020 Associate Inclusion Champion Award for leadership and achievement in the ongoing inclusion of business and workforce diversity, outreach, and advocacy. Additionally, ACI-NA awarded HMSHost the 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions Award for the Best Employee Recognition Program. The company also creates original, award-winning events and campaigns including Airport Restaurant Month, Channel Your Inner Chef live culinary contest, 1,000 Acts of Kindness, JBF@ORD Chef Series, and Eat Well. Travel Further.
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