SSP Group plc

The opening of the new terminal at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi this year was exciting, and we were proud to open nine new units at our Food Park alongside a Butler’s Chocolate Café.   Our SSP EEME team worked closely with the airport team to ensure that Food Park appealed to the wide range of travellers who pass through this international hub. Food Park, which spans 1,770 square metres and is located airside, accommodates up to 700 guests and mixes internationally recognised brands, local offerings and bespoke regional influenced cuisines like Burger King, Ritazza and Levito, so there is something for everyone.   Our team implemented many sustainable practices during the build and operation of the new units, including the use of reclaimed wood, water-based air-conditioning to reduce the consumption of energy and the introduction of operational efficiencies to reduce the impact on the environment.   At the 2024 The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB), Food Park was highly commended in the Airport Food Hall of The Year category. See photos of our fantastic Food Park below. Abu Dhabi Airports SSP EEME   #WeAreSSP #TheBestPartOfTheJourney

At SSP, we believe that respect for human rights is fundamental to our business and the communities we serve. We are committed to upholding and safeguarding these rights throughout our global operations and supply chain. That’s why we’re taking action this Anti-Slavery Week. We’re proud to announce that we have become members of Slave-Free Alliance (SFA), a global social enterprise dedicated to eradicating modern slavery and forced labour in organisations and supply chains worldwide. Our work with SFA is already underway. We’re actively collaborating with their expert team to review our management approach to human rights and modern slavery. Their insight and support will be crucial in strengthening our approach, helping ensure we uphold the highest human rights standards at SSP. 💡 Learn more about the vital work of Slave-Free Alliance: www.slavefreealliance.org/ Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance

We’re continuing to bring our customers great experiences, with another busy month of exciting new unit openings.   Our teams have worked hard and look forward to welcoming customers for the best part of their journey!   See some of the fantastic units we opened in September below.   #WeAreSSP #TheBestPartOfTheJourney SSP UK & Ireland SSP Australia & New Zealand SSP Asia Pacific SSP France Belgique Luxembourg Italie SSP Spain

This morning, we released our fourth quarter trading update, covering the three months from 1 July to September 30, 2024. Good underlying trading momentum has continued through to the end of the financial year with strong Q4 revenue growth of c.15% year-on-year (on a constant currency basis), including like-for-like sales of 6%. We'd like to thank our teams across the world for their continued hard work, delivering our purpose of being the best part of the journey. You can read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eSQDzp_w #BestPartOftheJourney #WeAreSSP

We have officially opened our new wine bar and restaurant, The Vinery at Heathrow Terminal 2. Featuring an extensive wine list and curated food menu, The Vinery offers all-day dining and space to have a glass of fizz, including those by Gusbourne, coffee or a cocktail in a relaxed setting. The menu focuses on dishes made-to-order using high quality ingredients from local producers and includes a recommended wine pairing to enhance the dining experience. SSP UK & Ireland’s CEO Kari Daniels said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Heathrow passengers to this stunning new venue, which is truly one of a kind. We have a long-standing partnership with the airport, where we’ve had success operating Starbucks and M&S Simply Food, and now we are operating our first bar in Terminal 2. Heathrow has an outstanding global reputation and we’re delighted to enhance this through our new concept, which we’re confident will make the customer experience even better.” Read more here https://lnkd.in/gaHEynRY

What an incredible start to a career! Meet Peter Wagner, a General Manager in Austria who was drawn to the hospitality industry by star chef, Jamie Oliver. "Jamie Oliver is the reason I work in hospitality". Growing up, Peter used to watch Jamie Oliver and that's what inspired him to learn more about the industry. Joining SSP as a team member for the Jamie Oliver Restaurants brand was a childhood dream come true. In his first weeks at SSP, Peter flew from Austria to the UK for his onboarding training at The Jamie Oliver Group and had the unique opportunity to meet none other than Jamie Oliver himself! Talk about an unforgettable experience, right at the beginning of Peter's SSP journey. Peter now works across a number of brands which continue to inspire him. When we asked Peter why he thinks SSP is unique, he said " SSP is a global business, but we are able to operate on a local scale. It's incredible to work with a large number of brands daily and build connections with so many of our partners. For me, it boils down to one word: 'opportunities'." Visit https://lnkd.in/d2A9Czv7 to start your journey with us. #WeAreSSP #LifeAtSSP #TheBestPartOfTheJourney

Today we’re taking you to one of our exciting markets in the Middle East, with five fun facts about SSP EEME, Emirates!   We made our first move into the Middle East in 2008 when we began operating at Abu Dhabi Airports (now Zayed International Airport) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since then, we have seen our business grow considerably in the UAE and today we employ around 230 colleagues.   Earlier this year, we opened exciting new units at Zayed International Airport’s new terminal and our team now operates nine units at the airport. This includes our Food Park, a food court which is home to popular brands such as Levito, Patamar and TGI-Fridays. We're proud of our outstanding bars, restaurants and cafes that capture the true spirit of Emirati culture.   Watch the video below to find out more about our operations in the UAE.   You can visit our careers website to see what opportunities are available to join us for the best part of the journey: https://lnkd.in/eg7uB7Mt   #WeAreSSP #LifeAtSSP #TheBestPartOfTheJourney SSP EEME Fotos Gregoriou

At SSP, we partner with some of the biggest brands in the international and local markets. Building long-term, trustworthy relationships with our brand partners is important as we work closely together to build a quality offer that meets our customers’ needs. Partnering with local brands helps us bring a taste of place to passengers. We can tell a region’s culinary story by featuring locally sourced, regional products and working closely with local suppliers. At Ottawa International Airport Authority YOW / Administration de l'aéroport international d'Ottawa YOW, this means bringing customers a fantastic lineup of Canadian brands, one being Bridgehead Coffee. Bridgehead, which operates throughout Ottawa, was the first coffee concept in Canada to offer customers ‘fairly traded’ coffee. With Bridgehead’s state-of-the-art roasting facilities only 12 kilometers from the airport, our customers at YOW receive world-class coffee straight from the roaster. There is also a full-service adult beverage bar which features local craft beers and premium wines. Our Bridgehead unit was recognised at The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB), taking home the Coffee Shop of the year regional award. Congratulations to our teams involved in the success of this great coffee shop. Find out more about our business in America on our SSP America page. #wearessp #thebestpartofthejourney

Along with our partner Groupe ADP, we are proud to reveal the brands that will be opening at Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports following the formation of our joint venture Extime Food and Beverage Paris. This includes Italian cuisine at Eataly, Asian flavours at Côté Sushi, French bakery brands Brioche Dorée and PAUL, EXKi famed for its plant-based recipes and internationally recognised brands Pret A Manger France and Starbucks. Completing the line-up is French burger brand Big Fernand, which offers gourmet burgers with a French twist. We’re extremely proud to be working with ADP on this new venture and look forward to welcoming travellers passing through these important Paris airports. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/etwtDx3v SSP France Belgique Luxembourg Italie #WeAreSSP #TheBestPartOfTheJourney

🌍 We are committed to supporting our diverse, local communities through meaningful charitable partnerships aimed at alleviating food poverty and other local causes. Each year, we support a number of charities across the world through a combination of long-term and one-off partnerships, fundraising efforts, volunteering, financial donations and redistributing donated surplus food from our units. Today, on International Day of Charity, we celebrate our charity partners who are making a real difference in communities around the world. See some examples below! You can also read more about how we are helping alleviate food poverty in our post on World Hunger Day: https://lnkd.in/eHw-J5v9 See how we support our colleagues and communities on pages 38-50 of our latest Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/gDife2ph SSP UK & Ireland SSP France Belgique Luxembourg Italie SSP EEME Macmillan Cancer Support SOS Children's Villages International Un Toit Pour Les Abeilles Only A Pavement Away Operation Smile #WeAreSSP #InternationalDayofCharity2024 #Sustainability