Tag: SSP Group

SSP Group plc appoints George Antoniou as CEO, Eastern Europe and Middle East

SSP Group plc, an operator of restaurants, bars, cafes and other food and beverage outlets in travel locations, today announces that George Antoniou has been promoted to CEO, Eastern Europe and Middle East (EEME), with immediate effect. George joined SSP in 2001 and took over the role of Managing...

SSP Group backs TFS India IPO as listing date confirmed for July

SSP Group, the UK-based global operator of food and beverage outlets in travel hubs, has confirmed that its Indian joint venture, Travel Food Services (TFS), will proceed with its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on the Indian stock exchanges. In partnership with K Hospitali...

SSP makes debut in New Zealand

SSP Group, operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has secured an eight-year deal to run five outlets at Christchurch International Airport. This will mark SSP’s first foray into the New Zealand market, expanding the company’s footprint in the high-growth Asia Pac...

SSP Group acquires Airport Retail Enterprises

SSP Group plc has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Airport Retail Enterprises Pty Ltd (“ARE”) in Australia. Founded in 1971, ARE is a leading, privately-owned airport F&B operator, with annualised sales in the region of AUS$200m (c. £100m)...

SSP extends presence in Spain, with the win of contracts in Barcelona, Mallorca, and Menorca airports

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has won contracts to operate 11 new bars and restaurants across the AENA network. SSP will be bringing international favourite, Yo! Sushi, to Spain for the first time with the opening of a unit in Josep Tarr...

SSP appoints Stian Lund as new MD for its Norwegian business

SSP has announced the appointment of Stian Lund as the new Managing Director of SSP Norway. He will join the business on October 1st, 2023, reporting into Bente Brevik, who was recently appointed CEO of the Nordics region. Stian brings a wealth of experience spanning various industries, notabl...

SSP to bring the flavours of London to travellers at London City Airport

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has been awarded a seven year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see the opening of brand-new concepts. The deal comes as part of a £12 million upgrade of the Departure Lounge which inclu...

SSP reaches £1 million fundraising milestone for Macmillan Cancer Support

SSP UK, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, has reached the £1 million fundraising milestone for Macmillan Cancer Support. The donation will help the leading cancer charity to continue providing a range of physical, emotional and financial support for people livi...

SSP UK commits to colleague development by joining ‘The 5% Club’ training initiative

SSP UK, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, has demonstrated its commitment to nurturing talent of the future by joining The 5% Club. The initiative was designed to help member companies improve the number, quality and range of ‘earn & learn’ opportunitie...

SSP Group plc appoints Kari Daniels as CEO, UK & Ireland

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, today announces that Kari Daniels has been appointed as CEO, UK & Ireland. Kari succeeds Richard Lewis, who will step down from the role and depart the business at the end of the month following an order...

SSP publishes first Sustainability Report, setting ambitious goals for the future

SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations around the world, has released its first standalone Sustainability Report, covering the financial year 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022. Having launched its new sustainability strategy at the end of 2021, this report ...

SSP trials robotic technology to improve colleague and guest experience

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is trialling a robot service technology to enhance colleague and customer experience at Belfast International Airport. The trial – the first of its kind in SSP UK – sees six service robots deployed later...

SSP adds Greggs to UK portfolio with new franchise deal

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has secured a franchise deal with renowned UK food on-the-go retailer, Greggs, and will be opening stores in the coming months at a number of locations across the UK. The first unit has already begun trading...

SSP opens outlets as master F&B concessionaire at new international airport in China

SSP Group, a leading operator of food & beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has secured a deal which sees it develop the F&B offering at the new Huaguoshan International Airport, serving the port city of Lianyungang in Jiangshu region. The three to five-year contract will see ...

SSP America’s Oscar Hernandez appointed to Concepts and Development leadership role

SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has appointed restaurant veteran Oscar Hernandez to the role of Vice President of Concepts and Development. In this role Oscar will serve as a key liaison to airport accounts with ...

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