The first Italian Costa Coffee store has opened at Rome Fiumicino airport.
The inauguration is due to Autogrill (Avolta group), which already develops several points of sale of the brand in other countries, in collaboration with Adr-Rome Airportsmanagement company of the capital’s airport.
Costa Coffeea British chain founded in 1971 by the Italian brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa, is present in at least 50 markets around the world and now arrives in Italy for the first time.
“This is an initial step, which we want to consolidate. And the first weeks of opening have been more than satisfactory. Then we will possibly think about other openings in Italy” she commented to retail & food, on the sidelines of the event, Luca d’Alba, General Manager Italy F&B of Avolta.
The restaurant is located at the Departures of Terminal 3a strategic crossing point for Fiumicino, because it is mostly frequented by international passengers on long-haul flights. It offers a vast sweet and savory choice, with a section dedicated to grab-to-go, plus a large counter and some seats.
“We are proud of this innovation, which allows us to increasingly diversify the offer, in line with the airport’s development plans” he stated Marilena Blasi, Chief Commercial Officer Adr.
Also present at the inauguration Sam O’BrienManaging Director EMENA of Costa Coffee, e Annalisa ToreMarketing Director EMENA area of Costa Coffee.
On the occasion, the important recognition recently obtained by Rome Fiumicino with the latest ones was also mentioned World Airport Awards 2024 by Skytrax, where the airport obtained the first position worldwide for Airport Security.
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