Bournemouth Airport partners with SSP to elevate F&B offerings as part of ongoing revamp

UK. Travel restaurateur SSP Group has confirmed a ten-year partnership with Bournemouth Airport, becoming the primary food & beverage partner for the southern England gateway starting tomorrow. 

As part of the airport’s ongoing redevelopment project, SSP has assumed operation of two existing food & beverage outlets – a café bar and bar restaurant. The travel food services company plans to upgrade these spaces over the next year, introducing a bar and kitchen concept and expanding the grab-and-go offering. 

SSP UK & Ireland CEO Kari Daniels commented: “Bournemouth Airport is our first new UK airport location for several years and demonstrates our growth strategy in action. 

“We aim to be the best part of the journey, which means expanding our footprint to provide offers where our customers need us.  

“As passenger numbers at the airport continue to rise, we’re excited to be partnering with Bournemouth and to land at the perfect time, ready to fuel up families for Easter and summer getaways.”

Bournemouth Airport recorded over 1 million passengers last year and is investing £60 million to expand its facilities in response to growing demand. The upgrade includes the introduction of 16 new routes this summer with Jet2.com and Jet2Holidays. 

Bournemouth Airport Managing Director Steve Gill said, “We’re delighted to welcome SSP as our food & beverage partner as part of our exciting ongoing transformation. 

“With passenger numbers growing, enhancing our food and drink offering is a key part of enriching the overall customer experience.  

“SSP’s investment over the next year will bring fresh, modern concepts to our terminal, ensuring our passengers have greater choice, quality and value when they travel.  

“We look forward to working together to create a first-class experience for all who pass through our airport.” 

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