Delaware North active in new Detroit terminal
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s new terminal has more retail and restaurant space than its predecessors, the latest in energy-efficient lighting and refueling technology and room to expand.
The $431 million colorful North Terminal, opening today, further raises the airport’s national and international profile, building on the 2002 opening of a $1.2 billion, 97-gate terminal serving as one of Northwest Airlines’ main hubs.
The new terminal has 50,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space — more than double that in the two terminals it replaces — although about 9,000 square feet is yet to be occupied.
Six outlets were brought in by Delaware North Cos. Travel Hospitality Services.
The Buffalo-based company, which has agreements with more than 300 restaurants and retailers, contracted the first-of-its-kind Sports Illustrated store for inclusion at the North Terminal. Joining the sports merchandiser is convenience store Everything ASAP, Gayle’s Chocolates, Hockeytown Cafe, Le Petit Bistro and TGI Friday’s.
Delaware North Cos. operates over 30 food service and retail vendors at more than 25 airports around the country, as well as at four toll plazas on the Interstate 90 Eastbound.
