UK-based food service company SSP Group has secured an eight-year contract to manage five new outlets at Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand.
The new contract marks SSP’s entry into the New Zealand market and further expands its footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
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The company also announced plans to introduce a café, a bar, casual dining offerings, two tailor-made concepts and a quick service restaurant.
While the specific brands and concepts are yet to be disclosed, the selection has been made in close collaboration with the Christchurch International Airport team.
Christchurch Airport CEO Justin Watson said: “This is an important part of our wider refresh of our food and beverage offering, to give us a suite of offerings to meet all our customer needs.
“It is important to have a range of great modern food and beverage options to reflect not only the broad international spectrum of our customers, but also their tastes and preferences.
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By GlobalData“We see SSP as a strong fit for us, backed by a proven track record of delivering wonderful offerings including in several large Australian airports.”
SSP Group will incorporate digital touchscreens and order-at-table technology to streamline the ordering process.
SSP Asia Pacific CEO Jonathan Robinson said: “The Asia Pacific region offers a significant opportunity to build returns and drive growth, and this deal is a fantastic foundation for our operations in a truly exciting territory.
“We will be working in close collaboration with the airport to create sustainable offers that excite and delight our customers.
“Our global perspective coupled with our strong local expertise was also instrumental in winning this prestigious new contract, and we very much look forward to developing our operations here in Christchurch and beyond.”
In February 2023, SSP Group signed an agreement to acquire Airport Retail Enterprises in Australia for an undisclosed sum.
