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San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport has opened PLAZA DE SAN JOSE, an innovative retail destination combining premium technology, travel essentials and an automated smoothie concept to further enhance the passenger experience.<\/p>\nSan Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport has opened PLAZA DE SAN JOSE, an innovative retail destination combining premium technology, travel essentials and an automated smoothie concept to further enhance the passenger experience.<\/p>\n
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San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport has opened PLAZA DE SAN JOSE in Terminal A, enhancing the passenger experience with an innovative retail destination combining technology, travel essentials and refreshments.
\nOperated by Paradies Lagard\u00e8re, the new concept features iStore Express alongside a convenience market offering premium electronics, local gifts, snacks and travel essentials.
\nThe retail destination also includes a first-of-its-kind automated Smoodi machine, preparing fresh fruit smoothies in under 60 seconds as part of SJC\u2019s expanding concessions programme.<\/p>\n
San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport\u00a0(SJC) continues to elevate the passenger experience with the opening of\u00a0PLAZA DE SAN JOSE, featuring iStore Express, an innovative new retail destination in Terminal A that combines travel essentials, premium technology, grab-and-go refreshments and a first-of-its-kind automated, self-serve robotic machine from\u00a0Smoodi\u00a0that blends fresh fruit smoothies in under 60 seconds.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to continually improve the traveller experience by offering more choice, greater convenience and amenities that reflect today\u2019s passengers,\u201d said Mookie Patel, Director of Aviation, San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport. \u201cPLAZA DE SAN JOSE featuring iStore Express is another example of how we\u2019re enhancing the airport through thoughtful partnerships and innovative concessions that make travelling through SJC even more enjoyable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Operated by\u00a0Paradies Lagard\u00e8re, PLAZA DE SAN JOSE brings together two complementary retail concepts in a single location. Travellers can browse iStore Express for premium electronics, mobile accessories and travel technology while also shopping for snacks, beverages, locally inspired gifts and everyday travel essentials at the adjoining convenience market.<\/p>\n
Passengers can also enjoy a freshly blended smoothie made in minutes using an automated self-serve smoothie machine, offering a convenient, nutritious option before take-off.\u00a0Smoodi\u00a0provides pre-portioned, flash-frozen cups of 100% real fruit and natural ingredients (with zero added sugar).<\/p>\n
The opening marks the latest enhancement to SJC\u2019s growing concessions programme and follows the recent arrivals of\u00a0Mi Casa Cantina,\u00a0Asian Box\u00a0and\u00a0Bad Egg Breakfast Bar, providing travellers with more dining and shopping choices.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to expand our partnership with San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport through a retail concept that meets travellers\u2019 needs from every angle,\u201d said\u00a0Gregg Paradies, CEO, Paradies Lagard\u00e8re. \u201cWhether passengers are looking for premium technology, local products, healthy refreshments or travel essentials, PLAZA DE SAN JOSE featuring iStore Express delivers a seamless shopping experience designed specifically for today\u2019s traveller.\u201d<\/p>\n
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