Noida International Airport (NIA) on Thursday granted a contract to HMSHost India for constructing and managing restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments at the upcoming airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
A subsidiary of Avolta AG, HMSHost India through this partnership will be able to curate an impressive array of offerings that would feature quality food and ambiance, thus enhancing the overall experience at the airport.
“With their global expertise in the hospitality industry, we are confident that they will bring a unique and customer-friendly ambiance to the airport’s dining experience. We aim to curate an impressive array of offerings that blend local flavours with global cuisine, ensuring an appropriate balance that caters to diverse appetites. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing world-class facilities and services to customers, ensuring a seamless travel experience,” CEO of NIA Christoph Schnellmann mentioned.
A global player in travel experiences, Avolta AG operates in 75 countries, 1,200 locations, and 5,500 points of sale across F&B, duty-free, and convenience segments.
Notably, HMSHost India will operate seven brand new outlets at the Noida International Airport.
“Our dining experience at the new airport has been meticulously crafted to fuse global excellence with a local touch; each concept promises to make every traveler happier. We look forward to realizing a successful partnership and exceeding expectations,” said Jagvir Rana, Managing Director India Subcontinent, Avolta.
The development marks the second F&B contract given by Noida International Airport (NIA), an entity under Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), which is developing the airport. YIAPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss firm Zurich Airport International AG.
Enhancing overall passenger experience
Earlier on March 6, NIA had partnered with Travel Food Services Pvt. Ltd. (TFS) as its first concessionaire to establish a world-class lounge and multi-cuisine food and beverage outlets at the airport.
With this, NIA aims to offer an impressive array of food options, providing quality food in a hygienic environment to enhance the overall airport experience. The outlets will offer a world-class, yet affordable dining experience to customers, as per the statement by the airport.
Located approximately 75 kilometers from Delhi in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddh Nagar in western Uttar Pradesh, the airport is set to commence flight operations by the end of this year.
Once all four phases are completed, the airport will be able to handle 70 million passengers annually, with the initial phase capable of catering to the 12 million passengers each year.