Avolta offers travelers a taste of Amsterdam in Schiphol’s Lounge 1
Today representatives from leading global travel experience player Avolta AG and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol gathered to celebrate the opening of new concept Salon, in Schiphol’s recently refurbished Lounge 1. The concept, which comprises a Grand Café and Deli, evokes a strong sense of place for locals and visitors alike, through design elements and menu items that reference Amsterdam’s charming canal houses and sunny terraces.
Walter Seib, CEO Northern, Eastern and Central Europe, Avolta said: "We’re very excited to open Salon to travelers, allowing them to experience a little piece of Amsterdam without even leaving the airport. We are proud to work alongside our longstanding partner, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, to help make the traveler’s F&B experience a memorable one. I want to congratulate the local Avolta team who designed Salon to authentically reflect the open terraces and leaning canal houses in Amsterdam’s center. Such unique concepts not only attract travelers but also create loyal customers who will revisit the next time they journey through the airport.”
Tim de Bie, Sr. Manager Commercial Terminal Services Royal Schiphol Group said: “Over the coming years, Schiphol will continue to open new restaurants that improve the quality and diversity of our offering. Salon is a worthy replacement for Grand Café ‘t Paleis and I am sure it will become just as popular among our travelers. You still have a fantastic view of the planes here, but the flow to the border passage behind has been greatly improved at this new location.”
Salon opens as part of a major redevelopment of Schiphol’s Lounge 1, which introduces many new stores to address and exceed the changing expectations of travelers. Located in the heart of Lounge 1, where Avolta previously operated the iconic Grand Café 't Paleis and the Mediterranean Sandwich Bar, Salon has a combined capacity of more than 300 seats. At the Deli, guests can enjoy a range of artisan sandwiches, seasonal salads, quiches with local ingredients and bites. The Grand Café is a full service restaurant, with comfortable seating, an all-day menu and the convenience of ordering via QR code. Here guests can settle in for eggs at breakfast, and burgers, sandwiches, soups and more throughout the day, all with a distinctly Amsterdam accent. The Grand Café’s bar accommodates approximately 14 guests.
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About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed 61,9 million passengers in 2023 and processed 1.38 million tonnes of cargo. With its 305 direct destinations all over the world, Schiphol offers one of the best destination and frequencies networks in Europe. This makes Amsterdam Airport Schiphol one of the most important main ports in Europe and one of the two European hubs of Air France-KLM and the SkyTeam alliance. Schiphol is an important contributor to the Dutch and regional economy.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is part of Royal Schiphol Group, an enterprise that operates airports in the Netherlands, conducts international activities and participates in airports abroad. Royal Schiphol Group's mission is connecting your world.
