East Rutherford, New Jersey; November 17, 2003 - Hudson Group, a five-time Airport Revenue News Concession winner, is pleased to announce the acceptance of their award-winning flagship concept, Hudson News, at Okaloosa Regional Airport in Northwest Florida. The new stores will consist of a 1,300 square foot Pre-Security location and a Post-Security location on the 2nd Floor Concourse area.
“The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved the Hudson Group's proposal to provide the News and Gift Concession at the Okaloosa Regional Airport at their regular evening meeting of November 4th, 2003,” says Jerry L. Sealy,
Airports Director for Okaloosa Regional Airport. “We are extremely excited and pleased with the new partnership we will have with the Hudson Group. We look forward to a long working relationship with our new concessionaire and the marketing expertise that they will bring to our community's Airport.”
Hudson News is known by travelers throughout North America for the most comprehensive selection of reading material in the industry. Unique, regionally themed souvenir and apparel items will be available along with competitively priced sundry items such as travel accessories, film, batteries, sunglasses, reading glasses, snacks, health necessities and beauty products. Assorted carbonated and non-carbonated cold beverages will also be offered in these locations.
The natural beauty of the area will be highlighted within the store designs and will draw from the color palette of the ocean. An architectural interpretation of regional beaches will be incorporated into the finishes, material and look of the shops.
“We look forward to working with Okaloosa Regional Airport and participating in their anticipated growth in Northwest Florida,” says Joseph DiDomizio, Executive Vice President, Hudson Group. “The ‘Hudson News’ brand is a familiar sign to millions of travelers in North America and Okaloosa customers will now be able to take advantage of this award winning concession and be able to choose from hundreds of magazines and favorite travel items right in their own airport.”