Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, earned multiple accolades at the 2024 AX Awards hosted by Airport Experience News during its 20^th annual Airport Experience Conference last week in Dallas.

Judges awarded HMSHost top honors in both categories celebrating the best airport bar concepts, offering travelers a unique atmosphere and expansive drink menu along with service and hospitality by knowledgeable staff.

• Best Bar Experience – Large Airports

  The Green Room Lounge & Whiskey Bar – Nashville International Airport (BNA)

• Best Bar Experience – Medium/Small Airports

  Memphis Made Brewing Company – Memphis International Airport (MEM)

“It is an honor to be recognized through numerous awards by a panel of judges that represent the landlords we admire and collaborate with so closely to revolutionize the travel experience across North America,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “Everything we do, from the dining venues we create to the service we provide, is done with an unwavering dedication to making travelers happier. I attribute this recognition to our strong partners who see our vision for the future of our industry and our team members who make the journey better for travelers every day.”

About HMSHost’s 2024 AX Awards honorees:

• The Green Room Lounge & Whiskey Bar: A distillery-inspired bar nestled in the C/D Connector of Nashville International Airport (BNA), The Green Room Lounge & Whiskey Bar is a celebration of Nashville hospitality serving Southern comfort food and cocktails crafted with “The Original Tennessee Whiskey” — Nelson’s Green Brier. This one-of-a-kind destination is driven by the desire to create an immersive experience and to instill a memorable taste of Tennessee heritage, culture, cuisine, and the best regional whiskey.
• Memphis Made Brewing Company: Memphis Made Brewing Company at Memphis International Airport (MEM) showcase’s the city’s culture and offers travelers a genuine Memphian experience through the craft beers of an iconic local brewery. Located between gates 3 and 5, Memphis Made has 10 taps pouring a rotation of popular varieties and seasonal brews, and serves a locally inspired menu featuring the legendary Memphis BBQ of Corky’s Ribs & BBQ. In 2023, travelers named Memphis Made Brewing Company’s outpost at Memphis International Airport the #2 Best Airport Bar in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.