Brisbane Airport announced the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting top-tier food and beverage and retail operators to bid for over 32 premier opportunities within the International Terminal as part of the ongoing airport transformation. Brisbane Airport is inviting best-in-class operators to be part of this one-of-a-kind journey. All categories will evolve in this retail transformation with RFPs issued first for travel essentials, foreign exchange and food and beverage concessions with specialty following closely afterwards.
Martin Ryan, BAC Executive General Manager Commercial, said the successful retailers will join the BNE community at an incredibly exciting time. “Our aim is to bring the finest global offerings to Brisbane while showcasing the best of Queensland to the world,” Ryan said. “Our International Terminal provides the first welcome and final taste of Queensland, and we’re ready to welcome operators into the terminal that will push the boundaries in terms of what they offer in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games. The International Terminal redevelopment presents an opportunity unlike anything we’ve offered before, with approximately twelve food and beverage, fourteen specialty and four travel essentials sites available, as well as an exclusive foreign exchange partnership across both the International and Domestic Terminals. The successful operators will support us in creating a memorable and ‘uniquely Brisbane’ experience for travellers to enjoy as they depart for their holidays or return home. They’ll deliver a very high standard product, will exceed our passenger’s expectations, be innovative and unique, as well as providing exceptional customer service.”
Food and beverage opportunities include a new contemporary high-end bar concept, located on the highly coveted Level 3 departures’ glass windows, offering unrivalled view of the runway and allowing customers the opportunity to sip cocktails while overlooking the airfield. Level 3 also offers an additional lobby bar opportunity, quick-service restaurants, grab & go kiosk and an all-day café. The jewel in the crown is the 900sqm + food and beverage precinct (about twice the area of a basketball court), a first of its kind in an Australian airport, providing an immersive experience that will be a platform for food theatre. The successful operator will cover all aspects of food retailing, including bar service, exceptional coffee, multiple surprise and delight culinary experiences and rotating seasonal cuisines.
The International Terminal is experiencing its strongest performance ever with passenger spend rates outperforming pre-covid numbers following a recent flurry of new route launches and announcements. Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal already serves over 5.3 million passengers each year through a network of 31 international ports, with international passenger volumes forecast to double over the next 10 years. The retail refresh and expansion comes as Brisbane Airport finalises plans for the upgrade of the International Terminal, as part of the $5 billion Future BNE transformation of the entire airport, which includes upgrades to both terminals, planning for Terminal 3, as well as landmark industrial and commercial developments.
For Editorial Inquiries Contact:
Editor Matt Driskill at matt.driskill@asianaviation.com
For Advertising Inquiries Contact:
Head of Sales Kay Rolland at kay.rolland@asianaviation.com
