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At Areas, we continue to innovate in travel retail with the launch of two fully automated On Your Way stores at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Areas Iberia) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Areas, United States). 🏪 These stores offer a smooth and checkout-free experience to allow travelers to shop quickly and efficiently without interruptions. 🚀 The On Your Way store at Madrid-Barajas Airport, the first of its kind in a Spanish airport, leverages AI-powered sensors and cameras to allow customers to enter, select their items, and exit without manual checkout. Meanwhile, the Atlanta International Airport store, located in the world’s busiest airport, integrates AiFi’s advanced computer vision technology to provide a 24/7 autonomous shopping experience. To optimize queue management and enable automatic payments, these fully autonomous stores enhance convenience and optimize efficiency, setting a new standard in the industry. This initiative reinforces our commitment to innovation, following the recent launch of SELF, the world’s first AI-powered robotic restaurant at Barcelona-El Prat Airport.✈️🌍 You can read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/djqjuzBM #Innovation #TravelRetail #AI #CustomerExperience #AutonomousStores

✨ We’re excited to be a Diamond Partner at The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB) 2025, happening in Barcelona on June 25-26. This partnership is especially meaningful to us since Barcelona is where Areas was founded, it remains our global headquarters and a key hub for our business.   Organized by The Moodie Davitt Report and hosted by Aena, the FAB Conference is the world’s leading airport food & beverage and hospitality event gathering top executives from airports, F&B concessionaires, and hospitality providers to discuss industry trends, share insights, and celebrate excellence in the sector. The event will conclude with the prestigious FAB Awards Ceremony during the Gala Dinner on June 26th, where the winners will be revealed. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders, sharing our expertise, and shaping the future of airport dining and hospitality.   See you in Barcelona! ✈️ #FAB2025 #DiamondPartner #AirportDining #Hospitality #TravelRetail #Barcelona Areas Iberia, Areas France, Areas Italia, Areas Deutschland, Areas México & Chile Areas, United States

In honor of the upcoming International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women at Areas: their strength, talent, and dedication shape our company every day. Diversity, equality, and empowerment matter every day, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Areas for Change, Areas for Gender Equality! ✨💜 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #AreasforChange #SpiritofBelonging #SpiritofResponsibility #YouDriveAreas Areas France Areas Iberia Areas, United States Areas México and Chile Areas Deutschland Areas Italia

We are proud to be named “Empresa +Internacional” at the Empresa del Año Awards by El Periódico and Banco Sabadell, recognizing our global vision, continuous growth, and dedication to excellence in food & beverage and travel retail. 🏆 What began as a small motorway travel plaza, in Spain in 1968 has grown into a global leader in food&beverage and travel retail. Today, we operate in 11 countries, with a team of over 20,000 people serving 350 million customers annually at major airports, train stations, travel plazas, leisure centers, and exhibition venues. With 80% of our revenue generated outside Spain, we continue to strengthen our presence in Europe while focusing on key markets like the United States, where we’ve already established a strong presence in the country’s major transportation hubs. Our global success is built on a combination of diversification, ongoing innovation, and a strong commitment to offering high-quality gastronomic concepts that meet local consumer preferences. These key factors have positioned Areas as a global leader in the industry. This recognition inspires us to keep moving forward and exploring new opportunities! 🚀 Thank you, El Periódico, for this honor, and a huge congratulations to the entire Areas team for making it possible! 👏 🔗 Read more about our journey: https://lnkd.in/dsmNaRhT #AreasSpirit #EmpresaDelAño #TravelRetail #InternationalExpansion #FoodandBeverage #SpiritofCollaborationforGrowth Areas Iberia, Areas France, Areas Italia, Areas Deutschland, Areas México & Chile, Areas, United States

We are thrilled to share with you a special moment that we recently captured in our company: #AreasWorldwideChallenge Grand Finale. This event was the culmination of a global campaign that rewards our team's accomplishments and their ability to overcome challenges related to guests, results, teams and growth. With almost 20,000 team members from more than 11 countries, unity means everything, and so we are grateful for our team members' commitment and the dedication they show every day, providing our millions of local guests with the best possible service at a global scale. We are proud of the work they do and the passion they bring to their roles. Congratulations to each and every one of you! As we move forward, we can't wait for the next edition. Who’s ready? #AreasSpirit #YouDriveAreas #People Areas Iberia, Areas Iberia, Areas Italia, Areas Deutschland, Areas México & Chile, Areas, United States

Last week, we hosted the third edition of our #AreasforChangeChallenge, developed with Plug and Play Tech Center, a global innovation platform. During the event at our Barcelona headquarters, the selected startups presented innovative solutions to drive sustainability in our points of sale. These companies will collaborate with Areas, access our international network, and develop a pilot program at one of our establishments.   🏆 We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners:   ♻️ Krill Design (Italy) – Upcycling category: Transforming organic waste into eco-friendly materials using circular economy principles and 3D printing technology. 🌍 The Predictive Company (Spain) – Energy Efficiency category: AI-driven energy management that optimizes building operations, reducing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. 💧 RAIN Pure Mountain Spring Water (USA) – Alternatives to Plastic Bottles category: Sustainable spring water in resealable aluminum bottles, eliminating single-use plastics.   A huge thank you to Plug and Play Tech Center and all participating startups for helping us shape a more sustainable future for travel!   Get more information here. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d8Da-_im   #AreasForChange #SpiritOfResponsibility #Sustainability #Innovation #ESG #TravelRetail #FoodandBeverage #CircularEconomy #EnergyEfficiency #Upcycling #SustainableSolutions   Plug and Play Europe, Areas Iberia, Areas France, Areas Italia, Areas Deutschland, Areas México & Chile, Areas, United States

What a day! Yesterday, we gathered at our headquarters in Barcelona for the Areas Worldwide Challenge Grand Finale, our internal incentive program that celebrates the dedication and talent of our operations teams worldwide. After months of intense competition, the country winners showcased their skills one last time. And now, we have our new Areas Worldwide Challenge champion! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Guillermo del Calvo, Director of Operations for Areas, United States in Miami! A big shoutout to all the finalists who made it this far. Your passion and commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences are a true reflection of our #AreasSpirit. Get ready! Our #AreasWorldwideChallenge2026 is already here! 🚀🚀 #YouDriveAreas   Areas France, Areas Italia, Areas México & Chile, Areas Deutschland, Areas Iberia

Last week, Blanca López Alerm, Communications, Sustainability, and Customer Experience Director at Areas, took part in a roundtable discussion organized by KPMG and La Vanguardia, moderated by journalist Montserrat Baldomà. The event brought together industry experts to discuss the key elements that define a successful customer experience and the evolving expectations of today's consumers. The conversation covered how brands can build stronger connections by understanding customer needs, the role of data and technology in personalizing interactions, and the balance between efficiency and the human touch in service. Insights from different sectors highlighted the common challenges and opportunities in delivering meaningful experiences. A big thank you to all the teams at Areas who work every day to offer exceptional customer experiences in all the business units, especially our CX and marketing departments Irene García, Isabelle EMPRIN, Paula Antich, Michele Garcia (she/her), Margherita Raugei, Adrian Moreno, Silvia Stoppa 🌎 https://lnkd.in/dzsEgmq5

SELF by Areas: we have opened the world’s first robotic restaurant with artificial intelligence in an airport ✈️🤖   ✈️Located in Barcelona Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat T1 terminal, SELF is a concept designed to offer travelers an innovative experience, where the main feature is a robot that serves orders optimally and efficiently, something never seen before in an airport. This cutting-edge concept combines advanced technology with the expertise and dedication of our human team. It is equipped with artificial intelligence and computer vision, enabling it to learn and make real-time decisions, delivering travelers freshly prepared offerings daily to ensure the highest quality.    SELF has been developed with Spanish innovation and engineering, in collaboration with IJRRobótica and AEV, alongside technology partners such as Mastercard, AEV Ltd, KUKA, and ICG Group; leading consumer brands like Mahou San Miguel, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Frit Ravich, Lavazza Group, Montaraz, GFUnion. Gustavo Ferrada · Gufresco · RapidFresh, Danone, GARCIA DE POU; and design and architecture experts such as GAC 3000 and espluga+associates. 📰 👉 https://lnkd.in/de72qwJU Congratulations to everyone who made this milestone possible! Check out this video to explore all the details of SELF and how it works! ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dZpQD5uK Areas Iberia   #SELFbyAreas #Innovación #IA #Restauración #fast_and_good #lovemyself

🌟 Celebrating our #SpiritOfExcellence! 🌟 2024 has been an extraordinary year for Areas, and we couldn’t be prouder to share our latest achievements: 🏆 2 Hot Concepts 🏆 3 AMB Awards 🏆 9 FAB Awards 🏆 1 Enjoy Aena Award 🏆 1 Marcas de Restauración Award 🏆 1 Smart Retail Award 🏆 1 Nomination at Airport Experience News   We’re honored to receive these recognitions, which reflect our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in food&beverage and travel retail worldwide. These achievements wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and teamwork of our people. You are the heart of everything we accomplish, and we sincerely thank each of you for your hard work and passion. #YouDriveAreas Let’s keep innovating and creating memorable experiences for travelers everywhere throughout 2025!  #AreasSpirit Areas Iberia Areas Italia Areas, United States Areas México & Chile Areas France Areas Deutschland #PREMIOSMDR2024 #HotConcepts #FABAwards #AMBawards