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Millwright Holdings Appoints Ainsley Sheikali Head of Business Development

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millwright Holdings today announced the appointment of Ainsley Sheikali as Head of Business Development, a newly created role.

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millwright Holdings today announced the appointment of Ainsley Sheikali as Head of Business Development, a newly created role.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ainsley as our Head of Business Development," said Erin Vadala, Group President & CCO.
Joining Millwright after a successful tenure at Edelman, where she spent five years excelling in management and operations, Sheikali has established herself as a leader in product launches, brand strategy development, multichannel creative campaign execution, and business development.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ainsley to Millwright as our Head of Business Development," said Erin Vadala, Group President and Chief Client Officer at Millwright Holdings.

Hozpitality Group Honors Food and Beverage Leaders and Companies at the 2nd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2024 in Dubai's Address Skyview Hotel

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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DUBAI, UAE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Address Skyview hotel in Dubai played host to the dazzling spectacle of the 2nd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards, where the crème de la crème of the region's food and beverage industry gathered to celebrate excellence and innovation.

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DUBAI, UAE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Address Skyview hotel in Dubai played host to the dazzling spectacle of the 2nd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards, where the crème de la crème of the region's food and beverage industry gathered to celebrate excellence and innovation.
Raj Bhatt, the Founder and CEO of Hozpitality Group, expressed his elation at the overwhelming response to the awards ceremony, which saw over 800 nominations from a diverse range of F&B establishments.
With a staggering 78,000 votes cast, the event underscored the fierce competition and the thriving nature of the region's F&B sector.
In its second edition, the awards showcased outstanding achievements across various categories, from fine dining establishments to exemplary fast-food joints.

Hozpitality Group Honors Food and Beverage Leaders and Companies at the 2nd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2024 in Dubai's Address Skyview Hotel

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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DUBAI, UAE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Address Skyview hotel in Dubai played host to the dazzling spectacle of the 2nd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards, where the crème de la crème of the region's food and beverage industry gathered to celebrate excellence and innovation.

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DUBAI, UAE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Address Skyview hotel in Dubai played host to the dazzling spectacle of the 2nd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards, where the crème de la crème of the region's food and beverage industry gathered to celebrate excellence and innovation.
Raj Bhatt, the Founder and CEO of Hozpitality Group, expressed his elation at the overwhelming response to the awards ceremony, which saw over 800 nominations from a diverse range of F&B establishments.
With a staggering 78,000 votes cast, the event underscored the fierce competition and the thriving nature of the region's F&B sector.
In its second edition, the awards showcased outstanding achievements across various categories, from fine dining establishments to exemplary fast-food joints.

Edlong Announces Appointment of Michael Natale as President

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Monday, April 15, 2024

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CHICAGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edlong Corporation announced today that Michael Natale has been appointed company president.

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CHICAGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edlong Corporation announced today that Michael Natale has been appointed company president.
Michael brings more than 23 years of Food & Beverage Industry experience to his role at Edlong.
I couldn't be more excited to join the Edlong family,"
As an engaged executive in the Food & Beverage Industry, Michael supports numerous global and regional organizations.
A Chicagoland native, Michael lives with his wife and four children in the suburbs of Chicago.

Avolta wins nine-year contract for 26 stores in Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Recently confirming the award of a nine-year contract for 26 food & beverage (F&B) stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Avolta is renewing its existing 22 F&B stores and introducing four additional F&B locations to the airport.

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Recently confirming the award of a nine-year contract for 26 food & beverage (F&B) stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Avolta is renewing its existing 22 F&B stores and introducing four additional F&B locations to the airport.
Now, Avolta is set to enhance its portfolio with four exciting new stores, blending global and local flavors and designs to create a sense of place for every traveler.
Avolta will also open a proprietary bar to be fueled by Anadolu Efes, a popular Turkish beer producer and Europe’s fifth largest brewer.
It marks a significant milestone in the company’s partnership with Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and reinforces Avolta’s commitment to the airport’s continued growth and evolution in the years ahead.

Avolta adds Cologne Bonn Airport to operational portfolio with award of 17 new stores for ten years, strengthens footprint in Germany

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Walter Seib, CEO Northern, Central and Eastern Europe, Avolta said: "This tender win marks a significant milestone, as we enter into a new long-term partnership with Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. We are honored to be identified as their preferred partner, and are thankful for the opportunity to bring our expertise in food and beverage to Cologne Bonn Airport. It is a great example of our Destination 2027’s strategy for growth in EMEA, with a focus on long-term partnerships in areas where we can leverage our existing presence. A big thanks also goes out to the Avolta team whose collaborative efforts were vital to us securing this significant contract. Our aim is to transform the experience of travelers passing through Cologne Bonn Airport over the next ten years, and make travelers happier.”
“The new partnership with Avolta is a milestone and will permanently change the face of the airport," says Thilo Schmid, Chairman of the Managing Board at Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. "The versatile concepts for a total of 17 gastronomic areas are part of a completely new retail and gastronomy concept in the terminals, with an unmistakable regional connection to our destination. We are proud to have won the renowned company Autogrill under the umbrella of the globally active Avolta AG as a new partner of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH as part of a Europe-wide tendering process, whose innovative plans reflect our idea of the future design of our airport in the best possible way.”
The 17 new F&B stores will open in Terminals 1 and 2 of Cologne Bonn Airport, establishing a retail footprint of approximately 3800 m². Travelers will discover a range of proprietary stores, including Brewgate, Le Crobag, and Two Tigers, as well as iconic franchise brands including Burger King, Espresso House and Simit Saray amongst others. Avolta’s offering will include quick service restaurants and grab & go solutions, supported by digital kiosks and Order & Pay systems via QR code, to make ordering more efficient for travelers with less time. Travelers looking for a quiet space to wind down or work between flights can enjoy table service restaurants like Terracotta or heritage restaurant Früh bis Spät, which serves local Kölsch beer.
-----About Cologne Bonn Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport is one of the most important commercial airports in Germany. In 2023, around 9.8 million passengers used the airport. Around 870,000 tonnes of air cargo were handled here. Every year, more than 120 destinations in Europe and beyond are served.
The Airport lies at the heart of one of the biggest import and export regions in Europe. Cologne Bonn Airport is a major economic factor and one of the biggest places of employment in the region. Climate protection and sustainability are an important part of the corporate strategy. By 2045 at the latest, the airport intends to be completely carbon neutral.

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Avolta adds Cologne Bonn Airport to operational portfolio with award of 17 new stores for ten years, strengthens footprint in Germany
Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, is expanding its presence in Europe, by entering into a new partnership with Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH.
The contract win sees Avolta open 17 new food and beverage stores at Cologne Bonn Airport, located between the cities of Cologne and Bonn, Germany.
We are honored to be identified as their preferred partner, and are thankful for the opportunity to bring our expertise in food and beverage to Cologne Bonn Airport.
A big thanks also goes out to the Avolta team whose collaborative efforts were vital to us securing this significant contract.

Avolta embarks on 10-year journey with 8 new F&B stores at India’s new Noida International Airport, grows India footprint to more than 100 stores

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Freda Cheung, President & CEO of Avolta’s APAC region, said, "APAC is a region where we recognize, and are pursuing, great growth opportunities, and it is wonderful to be taking such great steps here in India. Our new partnership with Noida International Airport, a brand new player in India’s booming air travel sector, is one of these successful steps of regional growth in a country where we offer both travel retail and F&B. An exciting opportunity to take our expertise and partner in the development of an airport from the beginning. We are honored to have been selected as an F&B partner, and look forward to the journey ahead, making travelers happier with eight new dining outlets. Our team meticulously crafted a portfolio of brands that fuses global excellence with a local touch, we look forward to realizing a successful partnership and to exceeding your expectations."
Mr. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport, said, “We are excited to welcome Avolta as our F&B partners, as we continue to build the customer experience at Noida International Airport. Together, we aim to curate an impressive array of offerings with local flavours along with global cuisine, ensuring an appropriate balance that caters to diverse appetites. We’re excited to welcome passengers to come and savour the finest international and local cuisine at the airport. Our emphasis remains on establishing a strong connection with the passengers and providing diverse offerings that cater to everyone’s needs and preferences.
Present in more than ten countries, and with operations spanning 35 years, Avolta is actively growing in the APAC region line with its Destination 2027 strategy. Underpinned by growth in domestic and intra-regional travel, the region represents the fastest growing travel market; a place that Avolta is ready to play an important role. Operating in India since 2008, the company has built a strong and distinguished reputation with travel retail and F&B, operating across locations in Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore, with local business development continuing to gain momentum.
Avolta’s presence in Noida International Airport is faithful to its mission to make travelers happier, with a curated F&B selection serving up a mix of globally-loved brands with distinctly local flavors. With these outlets, passengers will find a place to kick back and relax before their flight, or convenient spots to grab and go on the move, ensuring that travel is not just about the destinations, but also about the delicious memories you savor along the journey.
-----About Noida International Airport
Noida International Airport (IATA code - DXN) will connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world. This world-class airport will combine Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality to offer rich experiences and comprehensive commercial attractions and services to its passengers.NIA will be the first airport in its class in India to achieve net zeroemissions, setting a new standard for sustainable airport operations.

The first phase of the Noida International Airport, featuring one runway and one terminal, will have the capacity to handle traffic of 12 million passengers annually. Upon completion of all four development phases, the airport will be able to cater to 70 million passengers per year.

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Avolta embarks on 10-year journey with 8 new F&B stores at India’s new Noida International Airport, grows India footprint to more than 100 stores
Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player has been awarded eight new F&B concessions for 10 years at India’s soon-to-be-opened Noida International Airport, strengthening its presence in India.
Poised to make local and international travelers happier, Noida International Airport has been built to connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world.
Mr. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport, said, “We are excited to welcome Avolta as our F&B partners, as we continue to build the customer experience at Noida International Airport.
We’re excited to welcome passengers to come and savour the finest international and local cuisine at the airport.

Reading International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (“Reading” or our “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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NEW YORK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (“Reading” or our “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
Our 2023 results included $19.4 million of interest and $18.4 million of depreciation and amortization.
Excluding the impact of real estate monetizations, this Basic Loss per Share was the best fourth quarter result since the pandemic.
The unprecedented 2023 Hollywood Strikes impacted our Q4 2023 results and created real challenges for early 2024.

Drainage Solutions to Enhance Product Safety for the F&B and Pharma Industries, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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TORONTO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maintaining hygienic processes is vital for the continuity and success of operations in sectors such as food and beverage (F&B) and pharmaceuticals. Ensuring stringent hygiene standards helps prevent contamination risks, including the proliferation of harmful bacteria like Listeria, which is critical for product safety and managing cleaning costs.

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The featured speaker will discuss the benefits of hygienic drainage solutions.
This webinar focuses on the importance of hygienic drainage solutions in maintaining optimal hygiene within facilities.
Register for this webinar today to gain insights into best practices and innovations in drainage solutions that contribute to safer and more efficient operations.
Join Leonel Leal, Sales & Product Development Manager, ACO Building Drainage , for the live webinar on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

Melco leads Macau with the greatest number of stars attained in MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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MACAU, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been honored by MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024 with a collective total of eight MICHELIN stars across five restaurants located in its properties including City of Dreams, Studio City and Altira Macau. The result establishes Melco as Macau’s leader with the highest number of MICHELIN-stars achieved across its properties. City of Dreams’ Cantonese fine dining restaurant Jade Dragon maintains its top-tier Three MICHELIN-Star status for the sixth consecutive year. Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, paying homage to the great traditions and savoir-faire of French cuisine, continues to be honored with Two MICHELIN-stars for the sixth consecutive year, while Cantonese restaurants Pearl Dragon at Studio City and Ying at Altira Macau, and Japanese restaurant Sushi Kinetsu at City of Dreams each garner One MICHELIN-star.

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MACAU, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been honored by MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024 with a collective total of eight MICHELIN stars across five restaurants located in its properties including City of Dreams, Studio City and Altira Macau.
The result establishes Melco as Macau’s leader with the highest number of MICHELIN-stars achieved across its properties.
City of Dreams’ Cantonese fine dining restaurant Jade Dragon maintains its top-tier Three MICHELIN-Star status for the sixth consecutive year.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Melco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “It is an honor to receive such a distinction from MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau.