Maldives
Airports Company Lts (MACL) has signed an agreement with US firm HMSHost to
develop and operate world renowned franchises KFC and Pizza Hut in the
waterfront restaurant in Velana International airport (VIA).
The agreement
was signed between Adil Moosa, the managing director of MACL and Walter
Seib, CEO of HMSHost in a ceremony held on 29th January 2018 at the VIP Lounge
in VIA.
After signing
the agreement, Adil told the press that they will be ready to provide
service within four months time. He also added that the restaurant still
has free slots and they are talking with more international brands to bring
other franchises to the airport.
"HMS Host is
the number one operator of franchise restaurants. Even now they are operating
at airports of 120 countries. This company has been operating in this industry
for more than 100 years now" said Adhil.
Speaking at
the ceremony, the CEO of HMS Host Walter Saib said that it was an honour to
operate in a beautiful country such as Maldives. He also stated that they are
looking forward to begin operations in the Maldives and promised that hundreds
of jobs will open with this venture and assured the number of tourists visiting
Maldives will increase because of their brands.
VIA said that
the structural works for the 14,000 square foot building
to establish food and beverage outlets will be completed by the end
of this month.
HMSHost is a
renowned company for its highway and airport food services. They currently
operate restaurants in over 150 airports around the world.
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