Concessions Awards Tap CA One Services.Business Editors BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2000 The airport industry once again has recognized the innovations of airport concessioner CA One Services with first-place honors in Airports Council International-North America's third annual "Excellence in Airport Concessions" contest. Facilities developed by CA One, one of the nation's leading airport foodservice and retail management companies, captured first-place awards in three of four categories. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (IATA: AUS, ICAO: KAUS, FAA LID: AUS) is a mixed-use commercial airport located five miles (8 km) southeast of the central business district of Austin, the capital of Texas. in Austin, Texas, was the winner among medium-sized airports in the Best Food & Beverage Program and Most Innovative Concession categories; and Richmond International Airport Richmond International Airport (IATA: RIC, ICAO: KRIC) is a public airport located in Sandston, Virginia, an unincorporated community within Henrico County which is about 5 miles (8 km) east of Richmond. was named the Best Retail/Specialty Program among small airports. The winning facilities, entered by airport authorities An airport authority is an independent entity charged with the operation and oversight of an airport (or group of airports). These authorities are often governed by a group of airport commissioners, who are appointed to lead the authority by a government official. at the respective locations, are an example of the innovative concepts that CA One has introduced at nearly 35 of the nation's mid-sized to large airports. The awards were presented last week during Airport Council International's Economic Specialty Conference in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. before some 300 aviation industry professionals. "The fact that our facilities won in three different categories shows the kind of diversity that a company like ours brings to the table," said Charles E. Moran, CA One president. "We've been fortunate that our airport partners recognize the benefits, both aesthetic and financial, of creating such progressive programs in their airports." In the heart of the 600,000-square-foot terminal at Austin-Bergstrom, CA One developed the first-ever live entertainment stage in an airport, earning the Most Innovative New Concession award. At the same airport, CA One invested nearly $3 million to develop food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. facilities that showcase some of the best restaurants that Austin has to offer - Schlotzsky's Deli, Amy's Ice Cream, Matt's "Famous" El Rancho El Rancho may refer to:
Richmond International Airport's retail program benefited from the opening this year of CA One's proprietary stores Bon Bon Voyage, a specialty candy store, and Jake's News & Gifts, a contemporary news and gifts store. The new stores round out retail/specialty program that also includes CA One's popular Commonwealth gift store, where travelers can purchase regional favorites such as Virginia hams, peanuts and homemade jams, as well as crafts, gifts and jewelry produced by local artisans. The program achieved increased sales of more than 20 percent. CA One facilities also captured several awards in ACI's 1998 and 1999 "Excellence in Airport Concessions" contests. With more than 50 years of experience, CA One has built successful partnerships with national and regional businesses while also introducing the flavors, landmarks and assets unique to each region in its foodservice and retail operations, the hallmark of the company's award-winning "Gateway Concept." CA One Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . of Buffalo, N.Y., operates more than 300 restaurants and retail outlets in more than 30 airports across the United States, serving more than 250 million travelers each year. The award-winning entries will be featured at ACI-NA's 9th Annual Regional Conference and Exhibition on Oct. 1 to 4th in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . |
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