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SSP America’s PASSION Cup Toured the Winning Airports
Every year, a few stand out above the rest and win the coveted SSP America PASSION Cup. Winning teams produce superior results across a variety of metrics, including safety and service.
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Bringing People Together, One Taco at a Time
There’s nothing the SSP America team loves more than bringing a hot, local restaurant to the terminal. We’re experts at it and, even though we’ve done it again and again, every time is unique. So it is with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s (PHX) new restaurant, Tacos Chiwas.
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A Look of Place: Burgandy Viscosi Brings Mi Casa Cantina to Life
At SSP America, we’re PASSIONate about creating airport dining experiences that bring an authentic taste of place. With our boutique brand, Mi Casa Cantina, that philosophy extends beyond the menu to the walls themselves, where colorful murals tell stories of tradition, culture, and community.
Smashing Goals, One Pie at a Time
At SSP America, we take our work seriously—but we never forget to make room for fun…and pie. After all, our principles are based on PASSION, and what better way to celebrate PASSION than with a little whipped cream, laughter, and a pie in the face?
A Look of Place: Burgandy Viscosi Brings Mi Casa Cantina to Life
At SSP America, we’re PASSIONate about creating airport dining experiences that bring an authentic taste of place. With our boutique brand, Mi Casa Cantina, that philosophy extends beyond the menu to the walls themselves, where colorful murals tell stories of tradition, culture, and community.
SSP America’s PASSION Cup Toured the Winning Airports
At SSP America, we have hardworking, dedicated teams all over the US and Canada. Every year, a few stand out above the rest and win the coveted SSP America PASSION Cup. Winning teams produce superior results across a variety of metrics, including safety and service.
Bringing People Together, One Taco at a Time
There’s nothing the SSP America team loves more than bringing a hot, local restaurant to the terminal. We’re experts at it and, even though we’ve done it again and again, every time is unique. So it is with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s (PHX) new restaurant, Tacos Chiwas, which opened in June 2025.
SSP America Named Greenest Airport Contractor For Second Consecutive Year
SSP America has been named the Greenest Airport Contractor by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) for the second consecutive year. More than 200 of our restaurants across 16 airports have earned GRA’s prestigious Certified Green Restaurant® sustainability certification.
SSP America is Adding Jobs Across the US & Canada
SSP America has the best restaurant jobs in the business, and we’re adding more every day. Let’s take a look at a few of the restaurants recently opened across the US and Canada.
What Makes a Food Travel Expert
No matter what kind of career you’re looking for, it’s available at SSP America. We are the food travel experts who bring a taste of place to every airport we serve.
Working at SSP America, According to Team Members
SSP America is grateful for each food travel expert. We have the best team in the business and the best restaurant jobs around, from entry-level careers to full-time careers. Here, everyone has a voice. That’s one reason we asked the team for their thoughts on what it’s like working for SSP America.
Sitting Down with “The Voice” Finalist Adam Bohanan
Recently, Twin Cities-based musician Adam Bohanan, a semi-finalist on NBC’s “The Voice”, performed at SSP America’s Republic at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Three PASSIONate Team Members: Sarat Vann, Kris Romero, & Kristina Kadric
At SSP America, nothing happens without people, and we have the best in the business. We’re grateful for each of our team members every day, and we recently celebrated three who went above and beyond in the past year.
We Took The PASSION to The Desert
Earlier this month, we wrapped up our annual PASSION Summit in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. The PASSION Summit is SSP America’s version of an annual meeting—if annual meetings involved themed dinners and award shows.
SSP America Named Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs
SSP America is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We actively recruit from a wide range of backgrounds, provide equal opportunities for all, and foster an environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued. This commitment is integral to our goal of attracting dynamic talent and offering team members the opportunity to do what they do best every day.
Kezia Oscar, Support Center Team Member and Professional Football Player
Kezia Oscar spends her days as a specialist in people data, but she has another gig—she plays professional football. Kezia is a cornerback for the Washington Prodigy, the Eastern Conference Champions in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). The WNFC has three divisions and 15 teams throughout the US.
Celebrating Our PASSION Cup Winners “Top Gun” Style
The PASSION Cup, a prestigious award at SSP America, is a testament to the exceptional leadership of airport directors. It is bestowed upon those who have led their teams to achieve outstanding results across a range of metrics, including safety and service. In 2023, this esteemed honor was bestowed upon Michael Diraddo of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 4 (JFK T4), Cecil Delaney of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and Susan O’Neill of Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
SSP America and the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
In August of 2024, the SSP America team had an extraordinary time at AMAC’s Airport Business Diversity Conference.
SSP America Has More Than 170 Certified Green Restaurants® Across 12 Airports
We’re proud that 172 of our restaurants across 12 airports have earned the prestigious Certified Green Restaurant® sustainability certification by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA).
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