SSP retains business in the Canary Islands, winning major contracts at Tenerife North and Tenerife South airports

SSP has secured a deal to renew the majority of its business across Tenerife North and South airports, and to continue to operate 15 locations.

In Tenerife South, the company has inked two deals to operate eight food and beverage outlets. At a new family-friendly food court, passengers will be able to choose from a selection of international, Mediterranean and Spanish foods as well as a carefully curated selection of bakery items and coffee.

In the food court, La Boutique Italian Food will serve a selection of Italian classics such as freshly made pasta, homemade lasagna della nonna, and pizza al taglio, alongside a range of Canarian dishes and a daily special menu. Guests at the Popeyes restaurant, which will be the first on the island, will be able to take advantage of a digital order and collect system which allows them to choose and personalise their selections via screen displays available in multiple languages. Spanish bakery brand Pannus will complete the line-up.

Across the rest of the terminal, passengers will continue to be able to enjoy the proven-favourite Burger King at two much larger locations. The airside location will be the largest Burger King in any Spanish airport, spanning a generous 2,000 square metres. These new outlets will feature the fast-food retailer's new brand image, and will boast an increased number of digital kiosks, making service even quicker and more efficient. Other well-known international brands include Starbucks and SSP's own Ritazza, which is already highly popular with customers at the airport.

At Tenerife North, SSP has retained all its business, with two new contracts to operate seven food and beverage outlets. A SOHO Coffee Co. will provide a range of sandwiches, fresh salads, freshly squeezed juices and fresh fruit, catering to those looking for healthy options on their trip. Those in search of more traditional options will be able to enjoy Tabernnus, where SSP will serve classic Iberian ham baguettes, a selection of tapas and local draft beer, while for coffee lovers, Pannus and Montecelio will provide a broad selection of barista-made drinks and pastries. Alongside a refreshed and larger Burger King, there will also be another La Boutique Italian Food.

These brands have been selected in line with SSP's knowledge of the unique passenger profiles of the airports, ensuring the maximum benefits for all travellers through the terminals. As airports that welcome large numbers of leisure and holiday travellers, SSP's brand portfolio ensures that Tenerife North and South will be equipped to meet these specific needs across their food and beverage operations.

Jeremy Fennell, CEO of SSP Continental Europe, said; "We've been a leader in the market of Tenerife for a number of years now, following the launch of our operations here on the island in 1990, and it's very gratifying to be building on our success with these new contracts at Tenerife North and Tenerife South airports. Key to this success has been the way our colleagues have been running our existing business, and we're very proud of their outstanding efforts.

"We're excited to be bringing brands such as Popeyes to travellers through Tenerife for the very first time and these proven-favourite brands are a key part of how we will be improving the offer at these highly popular airports. We've always aspired to be the best part of the journey here at this fabulous holiday destination and we're looking forward to making the best part of the journey even better."