St. George Regional Airport to get new food option with ‘self-contained’ kiosk
After relying for years on vending machines as its only food option, the St. George Regional Airport is about to get a new amenity.
The St. George City Council approved an agreement Thursday with Tailwind SGU, LLC, to install a "self-contained" kiosk inside the airport that would offer grab-and-go items like baked goods, smoothies, sandwiches and an espresso bar. A small retail area selling souvenirs and travel-related gear would also be included, according to plans shared with the city.
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Airport traffic has increased quickly in recent years, with more than 325,000 travelers counted last year, and without any food options inside the airport or anywhere nearby — there are no restaurants or other food options in the area of the airport terminal — passengers have complained. In surveys, more than 90% said they would prefer fresh food options at the airport.
The new kiosk is slated to open on Aug. 1.
The city's agreement rents a space inside the terminal for $250 per month, plus a portion of gross revenues.
A new master plan for the airport outlines a series of improvements planned out over the next decade, including a terminal expansion and other new construction.
David DeMille is the content strategist and editor for The Spectrum & Daily News, a USA TODAY Network newsroom based in southern Utah. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today.
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