2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority is pleased to welcome Harvey’s to its pre-security location at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Located in the arrivals hall adjacent to Liquor Mart Express, Harvey’s is now open and ready to serve.
“Harvey’s is a welcomed addition to the food services offered at the airport,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “We are pleased to offer customers an array of dining options, whether travelling through the airport, or when picking someone up. More choices for restaurants and retail improves overall customer satisfaction and the traveller experience.”
“We’re very excited to bring Harvey’s, the only home-grown national burger chain in Canada, back to the airport,” said Sartaj Singh, Manager of Harvey’s at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “We’ve been hearing from customers about how glad they are to have Harvey’s back. We’re prepared and eager to serve Winnipeggers and travellers from around the world.”
Canadian owned and operated for over 50 years, Harvey’s is known for their open-flame grill and allowing customers to create custom burgers with a wide variety of fresh toppings.
About Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.
Winnipeg Airports Authority is a non-share capital corporation responsible for the management and operation of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. WAA receives no operating funding from any level of Government.
Winnipeg Airports Authority serves our region by providing value to our customers and community. A source of pride for our community, we strive to be a leader in its growth and development.
About Harvey’s
Harvey’s, home of Canada’s best tasting burger has approximately 255 restaurants nationwide and serves more than 35 million grilled burgers to its guests each year. Since opening in 1959 Harvey’s has served over 900 million burgers. Harvey’s is a division of Cara Operations Limited, Canada’s leading integrated restaurant company. Cara is a privately-owned company. For more information, please visit www.harveys.com.
About Cara
Cara is Canada’s leading branded full-service restaurant organization. The company is more than 125 years old and operated some of the more recognized brands in the country, including Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill®, Harvey’s®, Milestones Grill & Bar®, Montana’s Cookhouse® and Kelsey’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill®. Canadian-owned and led, Cara is the restaurant family that brings Canadians together. For more information, please visit www.cara.com.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Christine Payne
Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.
Phone: 204.987.2021
24 Hour Media Line: 204.992.2791
www.waa.ca
Connect with us on Twitter @YWGairport
For more information about Harvey’s, contact:
Molly Chudnovsky
Cara Public Affairs
Phone: 416.849.8914
molly.chudnovsky@edelman.com
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