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HMSHOST DEBUTS Z MARKET AT DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

nospam@example.com (Gus) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:06:53 -0700

Press Release: Dallas – Ft. Worth International Airport / Bethesda, Md. –– (June 2, 2008)

Featuring “Gourmet to Go” from Local Celebrity Chef Tim Love

With more than 50 guests, music and fantastic “Gourmet to Go” food, the first airport Z Market opened today at DFW International Airport. Today’s traveler wants a variety of fresh, fast, healthy food and beverage choices quickly. HMSHost, a world leader in travel shopping and dining will capture the imagination of travelers with the convenience of finding such fare along with travel essentials including health and beauty items, cell phone accessories, film, batteries and memory cards, all set in an appealing atmosphere.

The new Terminal B concession is part of a retail contract awarded to HMSHost and joint venture partner, Howell-Mickens, LLC. Z Market represents the perfect combination of convenience store and upscale deli –– variety in a quick-serve environment. Chef Tim Love brings his uniquely delicious “Gourmet to Go” menu to Z Market at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in an exciting agreement between HMSHost and Love Style, Inc.

“DFW sets high standards for our terminals and our passengers have high expectations for their airport experience,” said Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW. “We also know the number one goal of each passenger is to transition to somewhere else as quickly as possible. So we think Z Market and “Gourmet to Go” will be well-received by our hectic and hungry travelers."

As the foremost pioneer of urban Western cuisine, Chef Love wears a cowboy hat in place of a toque, appoints nachos with kangaroo carpaccio, and marries foie gras with chiles at his signature Fort Worth restaurant, Lonesome Dove. He has won numerous awards for his culinary expertise, including the Food Network’s Iron Chef competition. Now, thanks to a unique partnership with HMSHost, travelers will be able to enjoy some of the culinary creations that have made Chef Love so famous.

A delightful addition to the Z Market menu, Chef Love’s “Gourmet to Go” selections are sure to satisfy every appetite with their fresh, quality ingredients, including delicious pre-packaged sandwiches and salads, boxed meal combinations, delicious snacks, heat-and-eat one-dish meals – even fresh sushi!

Featuring exclusive packaging and signage specially developed by HMSHost, the variety of food-to-go is sure to please even the most discerning taste buds. And, to keep things fresh and interesting for DFW travelers, the menu will vary based on seasonal favorites and new creations by Chef Love.

“Z Market is ‘the convenient convenience store’ with a difference,” said Joan Ryzner, senior vice president, HMSHost Retail. “Partnering with a local celebrity chef for upscale “Gourmet to Go” selections adds enormous appeal. We are pleased to introduce Z Market to U.S. airports, starting with DFW. This evolutionary retail experience is a new vision for travel shopping and is sure to exceed our
guests’ expectations for quality, variety and service.”

Z Market is designed specifically to accommodate travelers with luggage in tow. Wider aisles, warm stone tiles and finishes combine with cheerful, contemporary colors to produce a setting that is inviting and cozy. Self-service stations are set in a design that appears curved, making it quick and easy for customers to move from one spot to another as they help themselves to coffee and pastries, fresh grilled items, fountain beverages, and more.

Ryzner added, ”With Chef Tim Love at the helm of Z Market’s “Gourmet to Go”, travelers will find true Texan flavored meals and snack options, offering the opportunity to take ‘a taste of Texas’ on board your next flight.”

DFW Gets New Services and Amenities, Including Free Power and Internet Stations

nospam@example.com (Gus) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:50:52 -0700

Press Release - Dallas - May 22, 2008

DFW (Dallas - Ft. Worth International Airport) has added some new shops and amenities for their travelers, including free power and Internet stations, a new dining venue, and some new shops.

Free Power and Wired Internet - Near Gates A20 and B35

Check your email or charge up your laptop or cell phone FREE at gates A20 and B35. DFW's Free Power and Internet stations offer dataports for laptops as well as internet kiosks for those not traveling with a computer

Elizabeth Arden ZoomShop - Near Gate C27

ZoomSystems will debut new Elizabeth Arden beauty assortment kits at DFW on May 29. DFW will be the first airport location in the world to carry this exclusive assortment. The Elizabeth Arden ZoomShop in DFW currently sells individual beauty products. The new kits will make it easy for busy travelers to pick up last-minute beauty gifts or essential products they may have left at home.

Natalie's Candy Bar - Near Gates A33, B33 and D16

Mixing excitement and entertainment with high-quality offerings and a colorful store, Natalie's features more than 300 varieties of candies, including a bulk selection of chocolates, sours, gummies, jubes, and jells, in addition to a generous assortment of sugar-free treats, nuts and health-conscious trail mixes

Tequileria - Near Gates A16 and E12

Exciting Mexican cuisine, featuring flat skirt steak, nachos, tacos and quesadillas, as well as delicious Mexican breakfast choices. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of tequilas, margaritas and other unique beverage creations

Lonestar Attitude - Near Gate C33

Lonestar Attitude captures the spirit of Texas in its upscale line of southwestern clothing and accessories. Customers will enjoy shopping the beautifully decorated store and seeing the unique merchandise, all offered with value in mind

What do You do at DFW When You are Delayed?

nospam@example.com (Gus) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:24:54 -0800

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