News Releases

Framed by the backdrop of famous launch facilities, aerospace, aviation and astronauts will take to the skies for the second annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center featuring the Blue Angels November 8-9, 2008. On the heels of the successful U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performance of 2007, the 2008 show will include an expanded roster of aviation stars. Newly announced aerobatic acts scheduled to perform include Mike Goulian, sponsored by Castrol Oil and the Air Force Reserve Biplane Show. Also performing are the U.S. Navy Super Hornet Demo Team, the 920th Rescue Wing, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, the F-16 Viper East Demonstration and the A-10 Warthog.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice, already the exclusive food service provider for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has begun managing and operating the National Hockey League (NHL) team's retail outlets.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) was honored Thursday, June 19, 2008 with the Strategic Partner of the Year Award by the Greater Orlando Area Meeting Professionals International (GOAMPI). The award recognizes Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex special events team for their contributions to the collective success of the Central Florida meeting association.

Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world's leading airport food and retail providers, has announced it will unveil three new concepts at George Bush International Airport in Houston this summer. The concepts include Fuddruckers, Schlotsky's Deli and Peet's Coffee.

Frequent flyers aren't just arriving at airports and catching a glimpse of regional sights anymore. These days, some lucky travelers find themselves serenaded by local musicians. In addition to pausing for a bite to eat, airline passengers can now stop for a song or two before takeoff.

Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world's leading airport food and retail providers, has announced it will introduce four new concepts at Ontario International Airport by the end of summer. The concepts include T.G.I. Fridays, Schlotsky's Deli, El Paseo Bar and Grill and a nationally recognized coffee brand.

The Chicago Bears, Delaware North Companies Sportservice and SMG are partnering to give fathers, sons and their entire families a day to remember this Father's Day.

The largest-ever gift to UB by Jeremy M. Jacobs, right, will support the goals of UB 2020 to transform the university while also improving our region's quality of life, according to President John B. Simpson.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), in partnership with Delaware North Companies, has announced the conversion of four new spa treatment rooms for guests of the Roosevelt Baths and Spa at Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Spa State Park. OPRHP has converted two of the four treatment rooms to include 100 percent pure mineral bathwater. The new changes will allow spa customers to choose the heating method used to prepare their fresh spring water baths. Two rooms were completed and opened May 30. The remaining two rooms will be completed in time for the Independence Day weekend. The cost of the project is $100,000.

This spring marks an important milestone for Delaware North Companies Corporate Chef and Culinary Ambassador Roland G. Henin. He is celebrating his 25th year as a certified master chef.