October 16, 2007

GMR Infrastructure awards contract to HMS Host

GMR Infrastructure Ltd has informed that GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), a subsidiary of the Company, has awarded the contract of setting up, operating and maintaining F & B Outlet to HMS Host, a world leader in travel dining and shopping.

In this regard the Company has issued the following Press Release:

"GMR Infrastructure Ltd has informed that GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which is racing ahead in the development of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has awarded the contract of setting up, operating and maintaining F&B outlet to HMSHost, a world leader in travel dining and shopping on October 16, 2007.

As per the contract HMSHost will be responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining the a major part of the F&B outlets at the new international airport. The locations would be on the airside at Departure level (both International and Domestic) and at the bus gates.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. T Srinagesh, COO, GMR HIAL, said that: "We are very happy to work with HMS Host to provide a world-class experience to the visitors travelling from across the globe to Hyderabad. I am sure that this will create one of the most unique Retail and Food and Beverage Experience in the travel- retail industry".

“The new Hyderabad International Airport will play a vital role in international air travel within India; we are honored to be awarded the concessions at the airport, We are proud and excited to be a part of such an extraordinary development and look forward to a thriving partnership with GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. The concessions designed for Hyderabad International Airport will pay tribute to the best in regional Indian culture and will also feature international brands that will be familiar to travelers from around the globe," replied Elie Maalouf, President and CEO of HMSHost Corporation.

As per the agreement, the total area allotted to HMSHost would be 670 square meters. HMSHost promises to bring world-class brands at the allotted locations.

1. Indian Paradise Hyderabadi Biryani
2. Pizza Hut
3. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
4. KFC
5. Grab & Fly
6. Cafe Expresso
7. Bollywood Themed Restaurant & Bar
8. Coffee Club"

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