November 17th, 2007
From: http://www.avionews.com/
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.
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