Delaware North Companies

Packers Select Delaware North Companies Sportservice As Exclusive Food Service Partner At Lambeau Field

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

GREEN BAY, Wis., and BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 18, 2012) – The Green Bay Packers announced today that Delaware North Companies Sportservice has been selected as the new exclusive provider of food and beverage services at  Lambeau Field.

Todd Merry Named Chief Marketing Officer for Delaware North Companies

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 18, 2012) -- Todd Merry has joined Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality management and food service, as chief marketing officer. Merry will report to Chuck Moran, president and chief operating officer. 

Wuksachi Lodge and World Wildlife Fund Celebrate Earth Hour March 31

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The World Wildlife Fund is daring the world to save the planet and Wuksachi Lodge is up for the challenge.

Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment Announces Joint Venture with Churchill Downs Incorporated to Develop Video Lottery Terminal Facility and Racetrack in Ohio

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, NY and LOUISVILLE, KY (March 1, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, one of the most innovative gaming and racing operators in the country, and Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”), a premier racing, gaming and entertainment company, today announced their joint venture to purchase Lebanon Raceway in Lebanon, Ohio, and develop a new video lottery terminal (VLT) facility with up to 2,500 VLTs and a harness racetrack. 

Jumer’s Casino and Hotel Opens New Restaurant

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (March 1, 2012) – Jumer’s Casino and Hotel in Rock Island, Ill., is set to open a new restaurant at 4 p.m. today that celebrates the long history and achievements in food service of Delaware North Companies, which purchased and began operating the casino in 2011.

Wuksachi Lodge Celebrates Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fee-free dates throughout 2012 attract outdoor enthusiasts to Sequoia National Park.

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake Named to Top 10 U.S. Wine Country Inn List

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake has been named one of the Top 10 Wine Country Inns in the U.S., sharing the spotlight with wine destinations in California, New York and more.

Delaware North’s Employment of Individuals with Disabilities Nets Employer of Year Award for Bridgestone Arena

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, the food and retail concessions partner of the Nashville Predators, has made it part of its employee recruitment effort in recent years to hire individuals with disabilities. That effort recently resulted in an employer of the year award for Bridgestone Arena.

Southland Park Gaming & Racing to Begin $10 Million Renovation

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Nov. 14, 2011) – Southland Park Gaming & Racing in West Memphis, Ark., today announced it is set to begin a $10 million renovation of its gaming and hospitality amenities in December to better serve a fast-growing patron base.

Delaware North Companies Hosting Global Culinary Trade Show, Dinner and Cook-Off in Buffalo

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service, is welcoming some of the top names in the industry to its annual Food & Beverage Summit. The event will run from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17. For the third year in a row, it will be held in Buffalo N.Y., where the company was founded and remains headquartered. 

Delaware North Companies, Jacobs Family Honored by Niagara University

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

 NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (Oct. 27, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality management led by Chairman and CEO Jeremy M. Jacobs, and the Jacobs family will be honored Oct. 27 at the Niagara University College of Hospitality and Tourism Convocation. Delaware North Companies and the Jacobs family will receive the college’s Hospitality Management Leadership award.

Cardinals and Rangers Fans to Savor Fresh-Smoked BBQ and Other Delights at World Series

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Oct. 19, 2011) – Fans attending the 2011 World Series in Texas and St. Louis will have a wide range of delicious foods to enjoy during baseball’s Fall Classic, including local flavors and fresh BBQ brisket smoked daily right at each ballpark. 

Delaware North Companies Marks 5,000th Live Music Performance Sponsored at Austin Airport

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 7, 2011) – Bringing live music performances to an airport was an unprecedented move in June 1999, but that’s just what city and airport officials had in mind for the then-brand-new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Delaware North Sportservice Brings Local Flavors to Football Lineup

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Sept. 15, 2011) –Football fans this season will find plenty of tasty and innovative menu items, including many with local flavors, at stadium concessions operated by Delaware North Companies Sportservice.  

Gateway Café Restaurants Open at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (August 23, 2011) – Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner today announced the opening of the newly renovated Gateway Café restaurants at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, and the City of Syracuse Department of Aviation will celebrate the grand opening of two new concepts this week at the Airport.

Freshens, Nathan’s Hot Dogs and Popeye’s Chicken coming to Nashville International Airport

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE (July 29, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, and local Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) operator Transfare, Inc. announced this week that they will open three new concepts at Nashville International Airport (BNA): Freshens, Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs.

Red Mango Lands At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

FORT LAUDERDALE – (July 11, 2011) – The frozen yogurt craze that is sweeping the nation made its way to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this week with the opening of Red Mango in the pre-security area of Terminal 3.

Stanley Cup Explores Yosemite National Park

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 7, 2011 – Yosemite waterfalls were booming and the hiking trails greeted thousands of Park visitors, but a rare sight to see this past weekend in Yosemite National Park was the Stanley Cup. The celebrated trophy made its first trip to Yosemite and its surrounds courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs, the owner of the champion Boston Bruins and Delaware North Companies, authorized concessioner for Yosemite National Park.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Stocking Up on Merchandise Commemorating Last Planned Space Shuttle Mission

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (July 7, 2011) – With NASA’s last planned space shuttle launch scheduled for Friday, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has added commemorative apparel and collectibles at the complex’s store in anticipation that visitors will want to mark the historic milestone.

Stanley Cup Coming to Delaware North Global Reservation Center in Fresno and to Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

 What: Global hospitality providerDelaware North Companies – which operates its global reservations office in Fresno, owns and operates Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in Fish Camp and is also an authorized concessioner for Yosemite National Park – is hosting the Stanley Cup in the Central Valley to celebrate the National Hockey League champion Boston Bruins, owned by Delaware North Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Jacobs.

Delaware North Companies Awarded New LAX Concessions Agreement

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2011) – The Los Angeles City Council today approved a plan by Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services and its partner M/D Food Group to bring one of the city’s most historic tourist and culinary attractions, The Original Farmers Market, to Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), along with other popular brands such as ¡Loteria! Grill and Monsieur Marcel.

Celebrate Summer at Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Sequoia National Park, CA – June 2011 – Summertime, and the livin’ is – at Wuksachi Lodge! Nestled in the heart of Sequoia National Park, the rustic retreat serves as the perfect base camp for summer travelers. The season kicks into high gear June 21 when admission to Sequoia National Park is free, and beckons visitors to enjoy an abundance of warm-weather activities.

Sporting Kansas City Selects KC American Sportservice to Provide Concessions and Dining at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 18, 2011) – Sporting Kansas City today announced it has selected KC American Sportservice – a joint venture of Delaware North Companies Sportservice and American Food & Vending – to provide food and beverage services at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park.

Chef from Yosemite’s Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Wins American Culinary Federation Regional Pastry Competition

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (May 11, 2011) – The executive pastry chef of The Ahwahnee hotel at Yosemite National Park was honored as Western Regional Pastry Chef of the Year by The American Culinary Federation (ACF) after winning a competition at the regional conference May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Fort Lauderdale Airport’s Burger Bar by Chef Allen Set for Burger Battle

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 10, 2011) – Since opening at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in November, Burger Bar by Chef Allen has quickly become a popular dining spot for airport travelers and other visitors.

Gideon Putnam Resort Appoints New General Manager

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 5, 2011) – Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa announces the appointment of its new general manager, Chance Jorgensen. In this role, Jorgensen will oversee all operations of the National Historic Landmark, 120-room property and help guide the completion of the resort’s planned $20 million renovations project. 

Gideon Putnam Resort Completes Renovations

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 2, 2011) – Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa completed a million-dollar makeover of its guestrooms this month. The redo is part of a $20 million renovation by management company Delaware North Companies in partnership with Saratoga Casino & Raceway. 

White Sox and Sportservice to Open New Team Store at U.S. Cellular Field

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox and Delaware North Companies Sportservice will open a new two-level, 13,000-square-foot flagship team store at U.S. Cellular Field. The new store will be one of the largest of its kind and feature a wide variety of White Sox merchandise along with other Chicago-area professional and collegiate teams. 

Delaware North Companies Completes Acquisition, Begins Operating Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island, Ill.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

ROCK ISLAND, Ill., and BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 27, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, a global hospitality company that owns and operates several U.S. casinos and gaming venues, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island, Ill.

Former NASA Astronaut Jon McBride Helping Delaware North Celebrate Earth Day 2011 in Buffalo, N.Y.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 20, 2011) – Former space shuttle pilot and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Jon McBride will celebrate Earth Day events in Buffalo this week with Delaware North associates, students at Buffalo Seminary and students at Nichols School. 

Delaware North Companies Celebrates Earth Day at Diverse Locations Nationwide

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies, a global leader in food service and hospitality, is celebrating Earth Day with a variety of events at its corporate headquarters and its diverse operating locations across the country. 

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Awarded Space Shuttle Atlantis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (April 12, 2011) – NASA officials announced today that Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been selected to permanently display space shuttle Atlantis upon retirement of the Space Shuttle Program. Atlantis, one of three orbiters in the space shuttle fleet, will fly the last scheduled space shuttle mission before being retired in 2011.  

Delaware North Opens Baseball Season with Local Favorites

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 30, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Sportservice will mark the beginning of its 81^st season in Major League Baseball tomorrow by giving a home-field advantage to partakers in America’s greatest pastime.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Begins Search for Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 28, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers, announced today it has begun a search for a new vice president of sales and marketing for its parks and resorts division.

Orioles Team Store Reopens After Expansion

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Baltimore Orioles and new food, beverage, and retail partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice are proud to announce the reopening of the Orioles Team Store after completion of a project this winter to expand and enhance the team’s main retail location.

Food Network Steak Sandwiches Coming to Concessions at Select Major League Ballparks

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK and BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 23, 2011) – Food Network and Delaware North Companies Sportservice are introducing a Food Network signature steak sandwich – plus additional steak sandwiches celebrating local flavors – in concessions at select Major League ballparks this season.

Orioles & Delaware North Sportservice Adding More Local Tastes To Oriole Park At Camden Yards Food Line-Up

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

The Baltimore Orioles and new food, beverage and retail partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice today unveiled several new menu items that will be available in general concessions this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Tyson Foods and Delaware North Companies Team Up to Fight Hunger in Buffalo

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. ( March 22, 2011) Tyson Foods and Delaware North Companies today donated 29,000 pounds of boneless chicken to the Food Bank of Western New York as part of an effort to feed people in need and promote public awareness of hunger in America.

Delaware North Airports Lauded by ARN, Food & Wine

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 21, 2011) – Three airports where Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services operates – Newark Liberty International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – are among those Airport Revenue News, a leading trade journal, is applauding this year. All three have earned a spot in the publication’s annual Best Airport & Concessionaire contest.

Delaware North Companies Begins Search for Chief Information Officer for its Global Operations

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 14, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers, announced today it has begun a search for a new chief information officer for its global operations. The CIO will report to Charles E. Moran, president and chief operating officer of Delaware North Companies.

Delaware North Companies Vying to Bring Top Los Angeles Chefs and Cultural Experiences to LAX

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (March 10, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, has submitted bids to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) focused on bringing a completely new, local experience to the airport through a combination of extraordinary local chefs and a partnership with one of the city’s most historic and cherished tourist and culinary attractions. 

Gideon Putnam Resort Room Renovations Under Way

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y (March 9, 2011)– More than $1 million in guest room renovations has begun at Gideon Putnam Resort, which is operated by Delaware North Companies through its Parks & Resorts division. 

New Executive Chef Joins The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (March 8, 2011) — The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake is pleased to announce the addition of Executive Chef Russell Siegel, who brings energy, creativity and a passion for cuisine to one of Ohio’s most popular resorts.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice Donates $150,000 to Nashville Flood Relief

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE and BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 1, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Sportservice announced today it is donating $150,000 to the Community Foundation for Middle Tennessee’s relief efforts for the devastating floods that hit the city of Nashville and surrounding areas last May.

Delaware North Sportservice Names Chefs for Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

BALTIMORE (Feb. 24, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Sportservice and the Baltimore Orioles today announced that Joshua Distenfeld will serve as the executive chef for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Baltimore native David Friendlich will serve as sous chef. 

Executives of Delaware North Companies Sportservice Clean Up Two Youth Recreation Facilities During Visit to New Orleans

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

NEW ORLEANS (Feb.14, 2011) – About 60 executives of Delaware North Companies Sportservice left a positive mark on two New Orleans parks and their youth recreation facilities during the sports hospitality and food service provider’s recent annual meetings.

Delaware North Signs Five-Year Agreement with LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

TACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 10, 2011) – America’s Car Museum (ACM) today signed a five-year partnership agreement with Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, a hospitality management company based in Buffalo, N.Y. Delaware North, which specializes in managing tourist destinations, will assist with sales and marketing, as well as maintaining the facility and providing food, beverage and retail services for the Tacoma, Wash., attraction.

Delaware North Companies Offers Ballpark-Tested Dishes for Your Super Bowl Party

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Feb. 2, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, which serves fans at major sports venues around the world, knows how crucial a diverse food lineup is to your Super Bowl party.

Delaware North Companies Opens Club Level Grill

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Jan. 21, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, has opened the new Club Level Grill in Richmond International Airport.

Delaware North Companies Adds Scotland’s Glasgow Airport to Global Travel Hospitality Portfolio

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies has been awarded a contract to refurbish and operate the landside restaurants at Scotland’s Glasgow Airport, the latest expansion of the company’s global airport hospitality business.