PERU. Lima Airport Partners (LAP) has launched tenders for 31 food & beverage outlets at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport’s new passenger terminal. Bidding is expected to close by July.
The new single-passenger terminal is set to begin operations in January 2025 and will have an approximate annual capacity of 30 million passengers.
Lima Airport Partners Retail Manager Lucio Benavente noted: “We at Lima Airport Partners are very excited to announce that we have started the commercial processes for the food & beverage business segment in the new Jorge Chávez terminal.
“With the main objective of elevating the passenger experience, the new and renewed commercial offer will be focused mainly on exposing Peruvian cuisine with a wide varied and innovative offer that will surprise national and international passengers.”
In an interview with Revista Construir, Benavente said that the estimated investment for the new F&B space will be between US$33 million and US$35 million. Participation in the tender is not only targeted at local firms but international operators are also invited to place their bids.
Benavente told Revista Construir that the planned 8,000sqm F&B project will introduce a mix of new dining concepts including a food hall, which will feature live music. A bar and some of the country’s flagship restaurants are also planned.
“What we want is to turn the Lima Airport into a place that offers a unique experience within an environment where each traveller can find what they are looking for, which is a symbol of Peru’s modernity, integrating elements of our wide and varied culture,” he said.
The domestic area will cover two F&B units for a smaller food hall that houses regional cuisines, and a café-style concept in the check-in area.
Bidding will be offered in three packages.
- 11 outlets, with an investment of US$15 million and an area of 3,500sq m
- Five outlets with an investment of US$ 6 million and an area of 1,400sq m
For these two packages, Benavente told Revista Construir Lima Airport Partners seeks bidders with the ability to bring international players with extensive experience to develop the food halls, bars and fusion restaurants.
3. The balance of the venues will be assigned to smaller enterprises within the community or for any operator outside of the market.
LAP said it had been in talks with major travel F&B players in Europe as well as with regional companies in Mexico and Chile and Peruvian enterprises.
Incumbent F&B operations, whose contracts have been extended until 2024 or until the start of business the new passenger terminal, are expected to participate in the bidding. As of now, Jorge Chávez International Airport has 27 food & beverage outlets run by 14 operators.
The new five-level single passenger terminal spans 210,000sq m and will have a strong focus on sustainability. ✈
Note: The Moodie Davitt Report publishes the FAB Newsletter, which features highlights of openings, events and campaigns from around the world of airport and travel dining. Please email Kristyn@MoodieDavittReport.com to subscribe.
Note (2): The Moodie Davitt Report is the industry’s most popular channel for launching commercial proposals and for publishing the results. If you wish to promote an Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals or full tender process for any sector of airport or other travel-related infrastructure revenues, simply e-mail Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com.
We have a variety of options that will ensure you reach the widest, most high-quality concessionaire/retailer/operator base in the industry – globally and immediately.
The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international business media to cover all airport or other travel-related consumer services, revenue-generating and otherwise. Our reporting includes duty free and other retail, food & beverage, property, passenger lounges, art and culture, hotels, car parking, medical facilities, the Internet, advertising and related revenue streams.
Please send relevant material, including images, to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com for instant, quality global coverage. 
