Hobart Airport in Tasmania has agreed a four-year contract with SSP Group to redevelop its food and beverage experience. The contract is worth around £15 million and is an extension of the existing partnership between SSP and Hobart Airport.
Recognising the importance of providing a sense of place in the airport’s food and beverage offering , SSP has partnered with local brands Live-eat, Coal River and Cascade to bring the best of local and the wider Tasmanian region to the airport.
Those travelling through the airport will be treated to a strong mix of local favourites, offering locally sourced, Tasmanian ingredients, down-to-earth food and a selection of high-quality beer, along with healthy eating choices.
The latest technology is also being used to offer mobile ordering, whereby passengers can order through the convenience of their mobile devices.
Hobart Airport’s Acting CEO Matt Cocker said the airport is excited to be bringing some familiar local flavours to the Tasmanian gateway, saying, “We’re really proud to be supporting local businesses and producers after what has been a particularly challenging year… Our team are always striving to improve the customer experience and we’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with SSP to create a space that Tasmanians can be proud of. We are looking forward to being able to welcome passengers back to Hobart Airport with a brand-new menu that reflects the outstanding produce that is synonymous with our island home.”
As Australia’s oldest operating brewery the Cascade Experience at the airport will serve fresh, draught beer made with pristine Tasmanian water, as the brewery has been doing for more than 185 years. Passengers will also be able to sample a range of local wines and food sourced from regional producers.
Mark Angela, CEO of SSP Asia Pacific concluded, “We are confident that passengers will come to love the new look and feel of the airport, especially the food on offer and the new brand line up. Our intention is to create a welcoming environment that captures the true spirit of Tasmania for those arriving into Hobart and a last piece of Tasmania for those departing.”
