Wishing our team members across the U.S. and abroad a happy and safe Fourth of July!
About us
Hudson is a travel experience company turning the world of travel into a world of opportunity by being the Traveler’s Best Friend in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist locations across North America. Our team members care for travelers as friends at our travel convenience, specialty retail, duty free, and food and beverage destinations. At the intersection of travel and retail, we partner with landlords and vendors, and take innovative, commercial approaches to deliver exceptional value. Hudson is part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), a leading global travel experience player. With the traveler at its strategic core, Avolta maximizes every moment of the traveler’s journey through its combination of travel retail and travel food & beverage, passion for innovation and excellent execution. Avolta’s well-diversified business across geographical, channel and brand portfolio pillars operates in 75 countries and 1,200 locations, with 5,500 points of sale across three segments – duty-free, food & beverage and convenience – and various channels, including airports, motorways, cruises ferries, railway, border shops and downtown. An inherent element of Avolta’s business strategy is found in ESG, aiming for sustainable and profitable growth of the company while fostering high standards of environmental stewardship and social equity – making meaningful impact in the local communities. The company’s access to 2.3 billion passengers each year reinforces the power of it’s more than 60,000 people, committed to surprising guests and delivering solid execution, supporting the company in creating value for all stakeholders. To learn more about Avolta, please visit avoltaworld.com. To learn more about how Hudson can make your location a travel destination, please visit us at hudsongroup.com.
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https://www.hudsongroup.com/
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Retail specialty stores in airports & transportation centers
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1 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073, US
Updates
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We are excited to have been recognized at the 2024 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards hosted by The Moodie Davitt Report! ⭐ FAB Superstars – Star Team, Front of House – Americas: JOE & THE JUICE team at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (Vancouver Airport Authority) 🏆 Airport Health-Centred Offer of the Year – Highly Commended: Plum Market at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Each day, our teams in our travel venues and at our Retail Center of Excellence commit to making the journey as exciting as the destination and creating a positive impact through travel retail and F&B by giving back to the communities we serve. Congratulations to all! #FAB2024
This time last week we joined airport and industry partners, brands and competitors at The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB) in Ontario, California, USA. It was inspiring to see some of our leaders take to the stage: David Mackay shared his thoughts about the impact of converging channels on the evolution of F&B; Bastiaan van Asten presented learnings from Avolta’s Sustainable Food Route partnership with Royal Schiphol Group; and Laura FitzRandolph provided fresh insights about effectively developing and retaining our people – a common challenge across the industry. Big congratulations to Walter Seib, who was recognized for his Outstanding Contribution to the Airport Food & Beverage Industry. We are immensely proud to see some of our team members recognized as FAB Superstars Awards Winners or Highly Commended recipients. Congratulations to Phạm Như Quân, Cigdem Baymaz, Ronan Casey, Pham Hai Yen and Tatiana Manganaro for their commitment. And congratulations also to the HMSHost back-of-house team at Denver International Airport and the JOE & THE JUICE team, Hudson, at Vancouver International Airport for their Star Team awards. Finally, we are honored to receive awards for our F&B concepts, including Bottega Prosecco Bar & Craft Beer at Zayed International Airport, UAE; Tiffin Center and Tiffin Express at Bangalore Airport, India; our Hello Customer initiative at Brussels Airport, Belgium; Snap at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, USA; and Plum Market Terminal A at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, USA. Thanks to The Moodie Davitt Report Davitt for bringing the industry together for another valuable event! Cathy Jongens Kristina Bradac Ashley Davidson Shayna Iglesias Madeline Duncan Bottega S.p.A. Plum Market Denver International Airport - City & County of Denver Dept of Aviation Vancouver Airport Authority Zayed International Airport Bangalore International Airport Ltd Brussels Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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It was a pleasure to host Fawn Weaver at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) during her nationwide book tour for "Love & Whiskey." Thank you to Fawn and the Uncle Nearest, Inc. team for joining us, and to Birmingham Airport Authority for your support in hosting such a fun event! Next time you visit BHM, pick up a copy of "Love & Whiskey" at Hudson. The book is also available online at https://lnkd.in/e4M36A4s.
Congratulations Hudson and Carol McElheney on hosting a fabulous event at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport! This book tour brings to life the incredible story of Nearest Green as told by bestselling author Fawn Weaver in the book Love & Whiskey. Grab this book at retail stores in the airport and discover how Weaver’s journey has led her to preserve a rich history and to forge new beginnings!
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This week, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of opening two Evolve by Hudson stores at Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Terminals 2 and 4. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark the occasion, and to our team members who serve travelers every day with a smile!
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Tomorrow, June 27, we will celebrate our one-year anniversary of opening two Evolve by Hudson stores at Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Terminals 2 and 4. We have loved operating these stores in ONT to offer passengers an experience that blends travel convenience with specialty retail, featuring the national brands they know and love alongside local products that bring a sense of place to the terminal. Thank you to all of our team members at ONT who have served travelers over the last year! You make travelers happier every day. If you are passing through ONT on Thursday, join us at 10 a.m. in Terminal 2, across from Gate 208, for a ribbon cutting, snacks, giveaways, photo opportunities, and more! #FAB2024
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🌟 Exciting Times at Our Culture and Leadership Retreats! 🌟 Over the past few weeks, hundreds of our dynamic Food & Beverage and Retail leaders have come together for a series of transformative Culture and Leadership Retreats. These events were an incredible blend of professional growth, collaboration, and just plain FUN! Here's a glimpse of what we experienced: 🤝 Networking Galore: Building stronger connections and sharing insights with our peers. 🛠️ Initiative Updates: Keeping everyone in the loop with the latest from our support centers. 💡 Supercharged Leadership Workshops: A deep dive into leadership and communication skills, packed with engaging activities and valuable takeaways. 🎉 Fun and More Fun: Celebrating our hard work and achievements in style! These retreats have not only strengthened our leadership skills but also fostered a more unified and motivated team. Excited for what’s next as we continue to drive innovation and excellence! #Leadership #TeamBuilding #Culture #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Journeyon
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Hudson and HMSHost are proud to have supported the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Soirée as the Champion Sponsors. We admire the Foundation’s work to support higher education for Chicago’s Black youth and the impact it has on their upward mobility. Thank you to the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation for allowing us the opportunity to give back to the community we serve in such a meaningful way. Pictured here are Brad Maher, HMSHost Executive Director of Operations at O’Hare International Airport; Roosevelt White, Hudson Assistant General Manager at O’Hare International Airport; and Derryl O. Benton, Chief Development Officer, North America, Avolta.
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Now available only at Hudson — the English-language version of Alessandro Benetton's first book, "La Traiettoria," or "My Trajectory." Visit us online at hudsonbooksellers.com or in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, or New York.
Our Honorary Chairman, entrepreneur and sports enthusiast Alessandro Benetton has written his first book, "la traiettoria (my trajectory)", the English version of which is available only at our Hudson bookstores. "I am grateful for all the love and support you have shown me. The biggest satisfaction for me was to see how much this book managed to arouse new ideas and reflections that you share with me and with all of us on my channels”. Read more here:
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Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, which marks the historic emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. This day is a time for reflection on the struggles and achievements of African Americans and a celebration of freedom and cultural heritage. If you wish to learn more about the historic legacy that has long been celebrated in the African American community, read more from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF.
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