United Airlines is betting that your summer plans might include a visit to Alaska or Canada.
04.01.2024 - 13:41 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou
In 2019, the Ottawa Airport Authority announced the multi-year YOW+ terminal enhancement program which included a reimagined airport concession program. SSP Canada, the preferred food and beverage concessionaire, was tasked with the ambitious goal of creating new restaurant spaces and introducing local brands and content in concert with tried and true airport brands.
SSP Canada, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a collection of restaurants at Ottawa International Airport. The restaurants represent an important achievement in the Airport’s efforts to enhance the passenger experience as part of its strategic YOW+ program.
With the opening of the Ottawa restaurants, SSP now operates in nine Canadian airports which represents an important portion of its business across North America. Vice President of Business Development Bob Stanton commented, “We’re honored to be part of the YOW community and bring this group of local and Canadian concepts to the Capitol’s Airport. Our thanks to the entire YOW team led by Director of Operations Graie Messina for their passion and commitment to bringing a ‘taste of place’ to YOW passengers.”
“It’s been years in the making, but we are truly delighted to offer our passengers more choice, local treasures, and SSP Canada’s signature ‘taste of place’ at YOW,” said Mark Laroche, Ottawa International Airport Authority President and CEO. “Early results confirm that travellers are embracing our iconic brands and loving the bright, beautiful spaces SSP has recently brought to life. And there is more to come!”
The majority of the concepts can be found within a newly developed food court area called Marché du Canal or Canal Market Hall and include the below concepts as well as quick casual pizza and burger concepts:
The line-up of brands includes local favourite Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery which was first opened in 2012 by brewmaster Lon Ladell, Clocktower Brewpub co-founder Pierre Cleroux, restaurateurs Angelis Koutsos and Jimmy Zourntos, and famed Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris “Big Rig” Phillips. Big Rig Brewery began with a passion for pairing home-cooked, comfort-style food with handcrafted beer made from the finest ingredients.
Bringing together a wealth of knowledge in the industry, the founders have grown Big Rig to become the largest craft brewery in the Nation’s Capital. The full-service bar and restaurant will feature an exciting lineup including a variety of beers on tap such as Gold Lagered Ale, Big Rig Premium Pilsner and Big Rig Dropkick Irish Stout, as well as ciders, “adult” root beer and several national and global beer options. The all-day menu includes a full hot breakfast
United Airlines is betting that your summer plans might include a visit to Alaska or Canada.
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The San Francisco Airport Commission has approved a resolution to rename the International Terminal at SFO for the late Senator and former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein. The announcement responds to a proposed nomination submitted in November 2023 to the Airport Commission by The Dianne Feinstein 100-plus Committee, whose members include former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and retired SFO Airport Director John L. Martin.
Destination Canada has launched the the DinkDunk Pickleball Spa, the world’s first pop-up winter pickleball spa.
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