SSP America, a division of SSP Group, has secured a ten-year contract to lease, develop and manage the restaurant and retail programme at Spokane International Airport, Washington, US.

The company will develop and operate 11 restaurant locations in the airport’s terminals and soon-to-open expanded Concourse C gate area.

Spokane Airports Board Chair Ezra Eckhardt said: “When travellers visit Spokane International Airport, they’re not just passing through our gates onto their next destination.

“They’re stepping through the front door of the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene community, and re-imagining the airport’s concessions programme enables us to simultaneously enhance the passenger experience and create new opportunities to engage and spotlight local inland northwest businesses.

“After an extensive request for proposal process, we’re pleased to welcome SSP America to the airport and look forward to the innovative approach we expect they will bring to our concessions programme.”

The new dining options at Spokane International Airport include Zona Tacos and Tortas, chef Chad White and The Yards Bruncheon by chef Adam Hegsted.

These establishments join other outlets at the airport which include Jack & Dan’s Tavern, the Iron Goat Brewing Company, Wanderlust Delicato, Wiley’s Downtown Bistro and Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters.

SSP America will also manage six retail outlets within the airport.

New airports development and pursuit senior vice-president Scott Welding said: “We have a passion for bringing a taste of place to passengers.

“Our ultimate goal is to shine a spotlight on the people, brands and flavours that make each region distinct and we are thankful for the opportunity to become part of the Spokane International Airport community.”