Travel
2024
Expanding Travel locations throughout the U.S.
Delaware North expanded its airport concessions business with new openings at several international airports throughout 2024.
Schlotzsky’s, a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its made-to-order sandwiches, specialty pizzas, calzones, flatbreads and fresh salads, opened in May at Tulsa International Airport. The outlet also features a Cinnabon bakery section, offering menu items such as Classic Rolls.
Other notable partnerships include Starbucks at Charleston International Airport, which opened in August and was a first for the brand with Delaware North’s Travel division. The company also partnered with local favorite Prince’s Hot Chicken to bring their famous chicken to Nashville International Airport.
MAY 2024
Delaware North awarded new business, 10-year extension at Boise Airport
In May, Delaware North was selected to continue to operate and expand all food and beverage offerings at Boise Airport (BOI).
The reimagined BOI experience will feature a set of compelling brands, each carefully adapted to meet the needs of guests. The new 10-year contract builds on the company’s decade-long partnership with the airport, with Delaware North ensuring every meal, moment, detail and dwell time is a celebration of what makes Boise a city for everyone.
The new concepts, which will roll out in 2025, include a mix of local and national brands, including The STIL, Blue Sky Bagels, Turas Flights and Bites by Telaya Wine Co. and Starbucks.
MAY 2024
New local concepts coming to Detroit airport
Thanks to an expansion and extension with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), six new foodservice outlets operated by Delaware North, will be coming to the airport in 2025. The award for the new business occurred in May, and will expand Delaware North’s onsite presence, which since 2012 has included foodservice and retail operations at the airport.
The new locations, a mix of Detroit-based concepts and national brands, were approved by the Wayne County Airport Authority Board of Directors following a competitive bidding process.
Included in Delaware North’s DTW program are 7greens, Wahlburgers, Cask & Craft Local Spirits + Bites, Born in Detroit Kitchen + Bar, Great Lakes Coffee and Dunkin’.
JUne 2024
Classic cocktails added to the menu at all 22 airports where Delaware North operates
In June, Delaware North introduced a new standardized cocktail program for all 22 U.S. airports where the company operates, providing travelers with favorite classic cocktails while streamlining bar operations.
The new menu – which consists of 11 cocktails such as a First-Class Bloody Mary, Runway ’Rita and World Traveler Whiskey Sour – was developed using previous sales data and beverage trends.
“We know that the food and beverage experience is an important part of a traveler’s journey, and that speed of service is often paramount,” said Thor Kritsky, vice president of food and beverage for Delaware North Travel. “By standardizing a menu of cocktails that we know our guests will love – and providing our team members the resources to be able to execute them quickly and at a high level – we’re creating a win-win for our teams and our guests.”
JUly 2024
Food court at FLL rounds out 26-unit foodservice program
Delaware North in July opened a new food court at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to complete its 26-unit foodservice program.
The new Terminal 3 food court in Concourse E features a blend of national and local fast-casual brands – Pollo Tropical, BurgerFi and Dunkin’ – rounding out Delaware North’s portfolio of newer outlets Bonefish Grill, The Market on Las Olas and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Cantina.
“We’re thrilled to enhance our already strong food and beverage program with the addition of these three outstanding partners,” said Eric Haseman, vice president of operations for Delaware North Travel. “Our hospitality program was intentionally crafted to feature a blend of highly recognizable local and national brands, offering both full-service restaurant dining and options built for efficiency. There is truly something for everyone.”