SSP renews contract with Oslo Airport
SSP renews contracts with OSL
SSP has secured a deal to renew its operations at Oslo Airport (OSL). The company will open several new restaurants and cafes. These will include internationally recognized brands and several of SSP’s own food and beverage concepts, as well as outlets tailor-made for Oslo Airport and inspired by the cuisine, history and culture of the city.
A new wine bar created by SSP called Tigerstaden takes the affectionate nickname from the city, described in a poem by the famous Norwegian author Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons in 1870. Tigerstaden offers a taste of Norway with an authentic range of Norwegian foods and wines, with pairings crafted in consultation with leading Norwegian sommeliers.
The image of a tiger that has been carved in sandstone and stands on the top of the bar. At night, this statue will be illuminated with projection mapping technology to bring it to life in digital colour.
Bjørn’s Backyard, inspired by Oslo's convivial backyard culture and urban-style family life, will serve international favourites with a street-food vibe in an informal environment with the option to grab and go.
SSP has created the Trattoria Tavolare for a taste of Italy. Two units of this new restaurant concept (one in the international terminal and one in the domestic terminal), will serve Italian favourites, from stone-oven baked Neapolitan pizzas to classic pasta dishes, Italian sandwiches, antipasti, barista coffee and real gelato.
An upgraded coffee concept called Parken will span two units and offer a wide selection of barista-made drinks alongside classic Scandinavian pastries and light bites.
Kaffetår has been designed to appeal to Norway’s coffee fans. The cafe will incorporate Insta-friendly architectural elements from the Norgesglasset cocktail bar, which it will replace.
SSP’s new Ritazza will open at arrivals, while Barino Café & Bar will make its debut at OSL.
A new O’Learys sports bar will open in the domestic terminal while Starbucks, which made its first appearance in Norway in partnership with SSP in 2012, will complete the brand line-up.
“Our partnership with Avinor has endured for a quarter of a century, and we have been operating at Oslo since before the new airport opened in 1998. More than half of all Norway’s air passengers pass through Oslo Airport, and we’re looking forward to continuing to rise to the challenge of making a visit to one of our bars or restaurants the best part of the journey for travellers at this important global hub,” said Jeremy Fennell, CEO of SSP Continental Europe.
Joachim Lupnaav Johnsen of Avinor also commented: “Over a number of decades, SSP has been our partner helping us achieve our business goals and improving passenger experience at our airports. Their ability to bring outstanding international brands supported by their deep understanding of the local market means that they are a trusted partner in whom we have much confidence as we move to this next chapter of our history.”
