Part of Manchester Airport’s £1bn transformation, the new terminal seeks to cultivate a strong sense of place, drawing on vibrant local culture to produce a design-led experiential space. Taking this approach to the guest-centric food & beverage experience sees a curated selection of global brands and local heroes, working together to illustrate the Manchester way of doing things differently.
HMSHost International is proud to bring five stores to the offering; Manchester-inspired Amber Alehouse in partnership with local brewers Seven Bro7hers, globally renowned KFC, local hero and independent coffee and bakehouse Pot Kettle Black, Wrapchic’s modern Indian meets Mexican street food and HMSHost’s own VIT juice and food bar.
“After such a tough season for our industry, and with so much uncertainty, we are enormously proud to see our new stores opening in the new Manchester Airport Terminal, and overjoyed to serve our first guests there today. As long-term partners of Manchester Airport Group, we believe we have created a memorable and guest-focused experience together, and are confident in the success of the new Terminal.” said Sytze van der Aa, Regional Managing Director Europe HMSHost International.
Manchester Airport’s Managing Director, Karen Smart, said: “HMSHost are a valuable partner and it is fantastic to have them on board as we open our newly-expanded Terminal Two, a major milestone in the history of our airport. HMSHost’s outlets will include a mix of household names and restaurants with a more local flavour, such as the Amber Alehouse and Pot Kettle Black. We are sure customers will be thrilled with the variety and quality of what is on offer.”