HMSHost’s The Hearth by Lynn Crawford in YYZ wins airport dining award

Monday, June 25th, 2018 - 1:21 pm

Press Release

Further reinforcing global restaurateur HMSHost as a leading provider in dining for travel venues, The Moodie Davitt Report’s prestigious 2018 Airport Food & Beverage Awards recognized HMSHost with numerous honours at its annual conference this year.

The FAB Awards recognize and reward best practices in airport food & beverage around the world. HMSHost recognitions include:

  • Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Winner): The Hearth by Lynn Crawford at Toronto Pearson International Airport
  • Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Reflecting Sense of Place (Regional Winner): Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
  • Airport Food to Go of the Year (Highly Commended): Shake Shack at Los Angeles International Airport
  • Motorway Services F&B Offer of the Year (Highly Commended): Grover Cleveland Service Plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike
  • F&B Team Member Of The Year (Highly Commended): HMSHost’s Lily Olson at Starbucks in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

“At HMSHost, we’re revolutionizing the way travelers think about their airport dining experience to immerse them in the local food culture. We offer travelers the most in-demand restaurants featuring the latest culinary trends and popular favorites,” said HMSHost President & CEO Steve Johnson. “These esteemed FAB honours are not possible without the invaluable partnerships we have with our brand and airport partners, along with the dedication of HMSHost’s exceptional team of associates across North America who continue to drive the travel dining industry forward.”

The awards were announced this week at the 2018 Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards in Helsinki. FAB attracts senior representatives from the world’s leading airports, food and beverage concessionaires and brands to network with industry peers, share insights and celebrate excellence in this burgeoning, ever-changing sector.

About The Hearth by Lynn Crawford

HMSHost, in partnership with celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford, delivers a renowned, yet casual chef-led dining experience to Terminal 1 travelers in Toronto Pearson International Airport with The Hearth by Lynn Crawford. The Hearth by Lynn Crawford greets guests with a bright and welcoming environment with a market-inspired and chef-driven menu, serving choice small plates and appetizers, hearth-fired flatbreads, elegant mains and sides, and scrumptious desserts. The food is matched with craft ales, classic cocktails, and first-rate wines.

About HMSHost

Global restaurateur HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 120 airports around the globe and at more than 100 travel plazas in North America. The company has annual sales of nearly $3.3 billion and employs more than 41,000 associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage services for people on the move. With sales of €4.6 billion in 2017, the group operates in 31 countries and employs over 58,000 people. It manages approximately 4,000 stores in about 1,000 locations worldwide. Visit HMSHost.com for more information and connect with HMSHost on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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