ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WINS AWARD FOR CONCESSIONS PROGRAM
(Ontario, California) April 13, 2001 --- Ontario International Airport (ONT) won a prestigious Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) "Richard A. Griesbach Award of Excellence" in Airport Concessions award, placing second after Calgary International Airport in the Best Food and Beverage Program contest. The coveted award goes to airports that provide superior concessions to meet the needs of the traveling public.
"ONT implemented an innovative and successful concessions program when the airport's new twin terminal complex opened in September 1998," said Airport Manager Jens Rivera. "We are excited about winning the award and take great pride in our modern amenities including a variety of premium restaurants that provide excellent dining options at reasonable prices."
Terminal 4, which features the award-winning food and beverage concessions, houses the popular and unique California Speedway Café, a racing-themed eatery inspired by the California Speedway in nearby Fontana. The restaurant showcases an actual racecar, motorsports memorabilia, and an exhibition-style kitchen and carving station where diners can watch their meals being prepared. Other popular restaurants found at ONT are Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Carl's Jr., World Links, El Paseo Café, Jake's Coffeehouse & Bar, Round Table Pizza, and Juice It Up.
"We incorporated area attractions, local restaurants, and nationally known food chains in our food and beverage program. Our innovative concepts match the fresh look of our modern terminals," said Rivera.
CA One Services, Inc. and Host Marriott Services are the principal concessionaires for the airport, with participation from Creative Host Services, Inc. CA One Services, Inc. operates ONT's food and beverage program.
ONT also boasts high quality retail outlets including News Connection, Sunglass Hut, California & Co., Express Bodicare, AltiTUNES Music & Electronics, Authors Bookstore, Daily News, and Sun Style Gifts & Apparel. Travelers with a sweet tooth will find See's Candies in Terminal 2 and Caterina's in Terminal 4.
ONT is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a Los Angeles city department which also owns Los Angeles International, Van Nuys, and Palmdale Regional Airports. ONT is located approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles in the City of Ontario.
MVT:4/13/01