BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vancouver travelers now have a very popular dining legend to enjoy at the airport, White Spot, famous for fresh thinking and fresh cooking, and HMSHost, the creator of engaging travel dining and shopping experiences, celebrated the grand opening of the new restaurant at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Celebrating the grand opening, from left to right: Renee Tedesco, Vice President, HMSHost Business Development, Sam Ho, Treasurer of the Board, Quest Food Exchange, James Kennedy (Chef), Tony Gugliotta, Senior VP Marketing & Commercial Development, Vancouver Airport Authority, Warren Erhart, President of White Spot Limited and Joe Lutz, Senior Vice President, HMSHost West Region Operations (Photo: Business Wire)
Located in the Domestic Terminal, Pre-Security Level 3 (adjacent to the Customer Info desk), White Spot is also easily accessible to local residents. A family friendly, casual dining restaurant with an 82 year history and more than 60 locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta, the iconic brand is a leader in the restaurant industry and has evolved and transformed to meet growing customer demand and ever-changing culinary tastes and trends.
"HMSHost has created a beautiful new restaurant here at YVR and we're very excited to welcome the White Spot brand to the airport," says Sue Stiene, Director, Retail and Passenger Services, Vancouver International Airport. "It is one more reason for passengers and the general public to come enjoy everything we have to offer at YVR."
"White Spot is a tried and true West Coast favourite and we are thrilled that travelers, YVR employees and local residents will be able to experience our new restaurant. Whether the dining occasion is for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a drink and appetizer, guests will enjoy great tasting food and best in class service," said Warren Erhart, President of White Spot Limited.
The White Spot menu features a wide selection of items including their award winning burgers, appetizers, big bowl salads, new flatbreads, pastas, rice bowls and stir-frys. To enhance their meal, guests can enjoy a selection of beverages including a variety of wines, martinis, margaritas, Caesars and the ever-popular Nat Bailey Pale Ale and Lager crafted exclusively for White Spot by Granville Island Brewing.
"Our goal always is to make the traveler's day better at Vancouver International Airport. We enjoy a great partnership with the Airport Authority and value their confidence in our ability to enhance their already outstanding airport restaurant program," said Renee Tedesco, Vice President, HMSHost Business Development.
About White Spot
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, White Spot is a B.C. legend. Founded in 1928, when Nat Bailey launched Canada's first drive-in restaurant at Granville and 67th, the 82-year-old chain now sees more than 17 million guests annually at 120 White Spot and Triple O's locations throughout B.C. and Alberta. Bailey's original vision was to build a restaurant that served the highest quality, unique tasting food and White Spot remains committed to continuing this tradition in each and every meal.
About HMSHost
HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining and shopping for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of $2.5 billion and employs more than 34,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world's leading provider of food & beverage and retail services for people on the move. With sales of over EUR5.7 billion in 2009, the Group operates in 43 countries and employs some 70,000 people. It manages over 5,500 stores in more than 1,200 locations worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information and find us on Facebook at HMSHost Making the Traveler's Day Better.
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White Spot Limited Cathy Tostenson Vice President Marketing 604-321-6637 [email protected] or HMSHost Susan Goyette, 240-694-4403 [email protected]
Source: HMSHost
