UK. HMSHost International is to open a Starbucks at George Best Belfast City Airport in October. It will be located in Departures.
“Belfast City Airport is a fantastic setting for our latest opening in Northern Ireland,” commented HMSHost International CEO Walter Seib. “We’re delighted to bring great coffee and world-class service to all of our new customers where they can enjoy the true Starbucks experience, between their home and travel destinations.
“We hope that travellers flying out of Belfast City Airport will enjoy the experience of drinking fantastic coffee in a brand new environment while enjoying the view of Belfast Harbour, Cave Hill and beyond.”
Belfast City Airport Commercial Manager Joanne Deighan said the outlet would occupy a prime position in the Departures lounge. “We were recently named the ‘most convenient airport in the UK and Ireland’ and we want to provide a relaxing area for passengers to enjoy before boarding their flight with a complete food, beverage and retail offering,” she said.
“We are constantly looking for new ways to further enhance the passenger experience.”
The opening will create 25 jobs. It will be the 19th Starbucks store in Northern Ireland.
Belfast City Airport handled approximately 2.7 million passengers in 2015.
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