New Concessions Mean Better Selection for Travelers

Huntsville International Airport and Memphis-based AirHost, Inc. officially opened the new airport concessions area on Tuesday, May 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gevalia Coffee joins McAlister’s Deli, Breyer’s Ice Cream, Arrezzio® Italian-style pizza, and The Blue Marble pub in the airport’s new food court-style atmosphere. The renovation doubled the original retail and food vending area to nearly 6,000 square-feet and added an open glass-front court with more seating overlooking airside operations and providing a more family friendly concourse experience.

 “We wanted to offer our passengers a wider variety of food and beverage choices, more seating, and a panoramic view of the airfield,” says Public Relations Director, Laura Gipson. AirHost is highly experienced at managing the development and operation of new concessions in the transportation industry. Dave Shelton, President of AirHost says, “We strive to offer passengers a superb customer service experience. Providing them with friendly service and a variety of food choices helps accomplish our goals. ”

The new concessions area is part of the $65 million expansion and renovation project at the Port of Huntsville. According to Mark McDaniel, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Huntsville International Airport, “The concessions overhaul is one step in Huntsville’s preparations for continued growth throughout the Tennessee Valley”.