News Releases

Jeremy Jacobs Jr. thinks it’s a good idea for Delaware North Cos. to branch out into new countries. He just doesn’t like going into unfamiliar territory. So the Buffalobased food service, gaming and hospitality giant has been following what Jacobs calls a “regional global” approach to its fast-growing international business, which has more than tripled its sales over the last five years.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex unveiled a new exhibit on April 22, 2010, Science On a Sphere, at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 22, 2010) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, has taken steps over the past 12 months to change the way people think about shopping and dining in the nation’s airports.

Niagara Falls State Park topped New York’s top ten green travel destinations today by I Love New York, as part of the state tourism agency’s new “Green Heart NY” promotion initiative.

Chefs and other culinary officials of Delaware North Companies are turning their attention to the water this Earth Day. The global leader in hospitality and food service will pledge Thursday to refrain from using 90 percent of the fish and seafood species that are listed on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch “avoid” list. A plan to address the remaining 10 percent will be drafted by year’s end.

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, a popular year-round lodging destination in the heart of Yosemite Village, unveiled today two prototype guest rooms on the cutting edge of environmentally-friendly interior architecture and design. The two rooms at The Lodge are the first of their kind in Yosemite National Park.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., April 21, 2010 – Visitors to Yosemite National Park are invited to experience a brand new Habitat this spring with the debut of the Park’s totally environmentally-friendly store, located next door to Degnan’s Deli in Yosemite Village. With products ranging from tee shirts made from recycled plastic bottles and children’s games made of soy, to organic snacks and solar powered water bottles that double as flashlights, the new Habitat store offers a range of affordable gifts, clothing and outdoor gear in a completely eco-friendly retail environment.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice has partnered with Lettuce Entertain You to bring the Chicago-based restaurant group’s popular Wow Bao concept to Chicago White Sox fans at U.S. Cellular Field.

ST. LOUIS (April 5, 2010) – In just a few short weeks, Cardinals fans will take in a deep breath of spring air and sigh, “Ah, baseball season is BACK!” To get ready for the big day, the St. Louis Cardinals’ concessionaire and retail partner for more than 50 years, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, is preparing an innovative concessions lineup of favoriteSt. Louis foods, as well as exclusive merchandise and apparel based on fan demand.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 6, 2010) – The International Business Distinguished Speaker Series returns in 2010 to highlight one of the region’s most respected business leaders. Jerry Jacobs Jr., a Principal of Delaware North Companies, one of the most admired, family-owned hospitality companies in the world, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s event on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery at 7:30 a.m. Jacobs will highlight the international growth of Delaware North Companies, and what opportunities are ahead for the 95-year-old company. The event is complimentary, although advance registration through the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara website at www.wtcbn.com is required.