Travelers Can Now Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts at Participating Airport and Motorway Retail and Dining Locations

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As those in our communities hit by Hurricane Sandy try to recover, there are now several additional opportunities for travelers wishing to help in the recovery effort to donate. HMSHost’s retail and dining locations across the 100 airports and 110 motorways in which it operates in North America are collecting donations for the American Red Cross to assist those affected by the hurricane.

Travelers who would like to contribute should look for HMSHost’s relief effort digital signage at participating locations, including additional signage at cash registers. Customer representatives will be available onsite to provide donation assistance. Every dollar raised will go directly to the American Red Cross’s Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort, and donations are tax deductible.

HMSHost’s participating locations will be collecting donations for the American Red Cross through the holiday season.

About HMSHost

HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining and shopping for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of $2.7 billion and employs more than 34,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage and retail services for people on the move. With sales of over €5.8 billion in 2011, the Group operates in 35 countries and employs some 62,800 people. It manages over 5,300 stores in more than 1,200 locations worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information. We can also be found on Facebook at fb.com/HMSHost and Twitter @HMSHost.