AUTOGRILL VFS F&B Expands Footprint

KHANH HOA PROVINCE (June 30th, 2018) -- Airport restaurateur Autogrill VFS F&B has delivered eight exciting food and beverage concepts to the newly opened International Terminal of Cam Ranh Airport in an ambitious expansion of its dining offer.

Autogrill VFS F&B Managing Director Simon Stansfield said: “We are delighted to be able to extend our gastronomic commitment at the impressive new International Terminal at Cam Ranh. This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to bring both the best global food to our airport locations and a continuation of our development strategy.”

“The story of Cam Ranh International departures is an impressive one having seen a ten-fold increase over the past 5 years and now servicing nearly 2 million annual departures. With this line-up of food and beverage outlets we look to create an even better experience for these passengers and have a highly motivated and well trained team ready to exceed all expectations.”

Mr. Stansfield continued: “We’re are providing our guests true variety with the very best of Vietnamese cuisine standing alongside International icons that deliver authentic tastes and flavors set in  modern and vibrant dining environments.”

The UK’s favourite coffee chain, Costa Coffee, has opened in two locations, one at the check-in area, and the other on the main concourse after customs. The Costa Coffee at check-in is joined by a Big Bowl, a Vietnamese pho based concept developed for airport food and beverage by Autogrill VFS F&B and now celebrating its 18th store opening.

“Whether it be part of your daily routine or your last taste of Vietnam, we want everyone to be able to enjoy an authentic pho experience whilst they are at Cam Ranh Airport. This opening will ensure all travelers get the opportunity to taste all of their Vietnamese favourites,” said Mr. Stansfield.

The airside line-up also includes the popular and successful Burger King hamburger chain as well as a Puro Gusto coffee outlet that delivers delectable espresso and the specialty flavors of Italy.

Continuing the International theme, we introduce a Crystal Jade Kitchen, one of the most prominent Cantonese restaurant chains in Asia and reflecting the airport’s strong Asian traffic as well as the popularity of this cuisine.

There will be something for everyone at the two Star Cafés conveniently located at the departure gates, Vietnamese coffee sits alongside a full variety of convenience based food and beverage options that can be enjoyed in store or taken on board your flight.

Autogrill VFS F&B now runs around 100 points of sale in airport food and beverage in Vietnam, including facilities at Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc airports.

Cam Ranh Airport is the main airport serving the traveling demand to and from the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa which includes the resort city of Nha Trang and Cam Ranh City whose bay has been named among the world’s seven best destinations for May by top travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler in April. The province is aiming to welcome about 6.5 million visitors, including 2.8 million foreign arrivals in 2018

Construction of the new two-storey VNĐ4 trillion (US$180 million) international passenger terminal was initiated in September 2016, aiming to easy the congestion created by the growing passenger traffic. Its opening reportedly boosts passenger capacity to 4 million per year up from 2.5 million travelers. The number of passengers is expected to hit eight million at the end of the third phase in 2030.

Inspired from the popular image of Salanganes’ nest in Khanh Hoa Province, the four-star terminal is not a simple building, but an immense, iconic and state-of-the-art building with fantastic looking. It features a total of 40 check-in counters arranged in two rows, each having 20 counters, ten aircraft bridges, six baggage carousels and four air bridges.

There are 16 airlines which currently operate regularly at Cam Ranh Airport, offering a wide range of international destinations of Hong Kong, China, Russia, South Korea, and Cambodia. The domestic destinations includes Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Vinh, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.

For more information, please contact Ms. Hoang Ha +84 (0) 907 667 294 or email  Ha.vuhoang@autogrillvfs.com.vn

About Autogrill® VFS F&B Co. Ltd 
Autogrill® VFS F&B Co. Ltd. is a joint-venture between Autogrill, the world’s largest provider of food, beverage and retail services for travelers and Vietnam Food & Beverage Services Company. Autogrill VFS F&B Co. Ltd. was founded in 2013 and offers unparalleled dining services at the major international airports throughout Vietnam. We are committed to make the travelers “Feeling Good On The Move” through providing outstanding customer service, a wide variety of quality food and beverage in stylish airport outlets that best present local favorites and our many internationally recognized brands.

Burger King is an American global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants founded in 1953. As of 2016-end, it reported it had 15,738 outlets in 100 countries.

Star Café is inspired by the local Vietnamese coffee which endears the cafe to the local population.

Big Bowl is an iconic pho-based Vietnamese brand, inspires people on the move by the rich, flavorful, spicy and sweet soup which embodies the distinct influences, origins and taste of Vietnam.

Puro Gusto interprets the spirit of storied Italian workshop into a modern bottega, where true Italian coffee and food are carefully crafted.

Costa Coffee is the UK's favourite coffee brand and the largest and fastest growing coffee shop chain in the country.

Crystal Jade Kitchen is a Singapore-based culinary brand with MICHELIN one star and multiple MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awards, with over 100 outlets across 25 major cities.

About Autogrill®
Autogrill®Group is the world’s leading provider of food & beverage services for guests on the move. Established in 1977, the Italian group operate mainly in airports, motorways and railway stations but also on high streets and in selected commercial sites and cultural venues. We serve a world on the move, travellers or urban moving in the city. With around 4,000 points of sale managed in 31 different countries, we are the world leader in food & beverage service for travelers.