2024-01-29 11:37:30
In the near future, the Airports Authority is expected to issue additional catering tenders, such as a tender to operate an Asian restaurant in the departure hall in Terminal 3, two tenders to operate cafes in the public hall in Terminal 3, a tender to operate a pizzeria in Terminal 1 and more
A food complex in Netavgy. Photo by Uzi Bachar
The Airports Authority (RA) announced the first win in the catering tenders it published last September: the chain of confectioneries and cafes Tatti (Tati Confectionery Ltd.). Tati will operate the 2 coffee shops in duty free branches B and C and will replace the Mishmar Hasharon coffee company Ltd., which has operated the coffee shops in the branches since 2012. Tati will start operating the coffee shops during the year 2024.
As you may recall, last September the Airports Authority announced an update to the mix of restaurants in Israel and issued a series of tenders that are among the most attractive in the food sector – the catering tenders in Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Duty Free. Starting to publish the names of the winners. In addition, Rasht will publish during the coming period another wave of tenders in the field of catering in Israel. In general, this includes a tender to operate an Asian restaurant in the departure hall in Terminal 3, two tenders to operate cafes in the public hall in Terminal 3, a tender to operate a pizzeria in Terminal 1 and more.
Tati Confectionery Ltd., the winner of the first tender, is a well-known and successful chain of confectioneries and cafes, operating for two decades, which has gained a great reputation. The company operates a chain of cafes with 7 branches under the Tati brand, some owned and some franchised. The company will operate in Netav 2 cafes, in arms B and C, each of them in an area of about 34 square meters and in addition seating areas of about 180 square meters in each arm which will be open to the crowd of departing passengers. The contract is for 5 years + 36 months option.
Tati will sell in the new cafes a selection of products such as pastries, breakfasts, pastas, quiches, salads, special dishes without gluten, without sugar, dishes for vegans and more. The pastries and breads will be baked on site. In addition, Tati will also offer passengers a ready-to-fly food package, tailored to each passenger’s personal taste. Also, the company will combine the possibility of ordering food remotely and in advance, using the mobile phone, automation and self-service using touch screens, all while maintaining the customer experience.
In accordance with the new policy established by the Airport Authority as part of the new catering tenders, the prices at which the food products will be sold in the airport will be the same as the price at which they are sold in the chain of cafes in the local market. Also, in accordance with the policy of the Airport Authority, Tati will sell five products that are included in the “basic product basket” “At a maximum price that was set by the Israel Tax Authority. In general, this is an espresso or mineral water for 8 shekels and an upside-down coffee or a large croissant for only 12 shekels.
National Bank of Israel: Departure Hall. Photo by Uzi Bechar
An increase in the number of passengers in the National Airport
The year 2023 ended in Israel with over 21 million passengers on international flights. An increase of about 9.3% compared to the year 2022. With the beginning of the year 2024, and despite the ongoing war, there is a gradual return of the international airlines to Ben Gurion Airport and accordingly there is an increase In terms of passenger traffic. During December 2023, international passenger traffic amounted to over half a million passengers. In January, the expectation is for approximately 600,000 passengers on international flights.
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