SSP Canada and The Paradies Shops to Lease, Develop and Operate

"Our partnership with Winnipeg Airports Authority demonstrates ourgrowing presence in the Canadian market and SSP's commitment toproviding highly differentiated culinary offers with local andworld-class brands. These brands will meet the increasinglysophisticated tastes of traveling consumers across North America,"said Les Cappetta, Chief Executive Officer, SSP Canada.

"Our unrivaled food & beverage program will be complemented byinnovative design and talented people, offering travelers and thelocal community an inviting atmosphere and unique diningexperience."

"We would like to thank the Winnipeg Airports Authority for theirconfidence in selecting The Paradies Shops to operate its newretail program," said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO. "We'reexcited to bring a first class shopping experience to the travelingpublic of Winnipeg James Armstrong International Airport byoffering beautifully designed stores to complement the new airportdesign, celebrating both local and national brands.

Additionally, The Paradies Shops looks forward to exceeding theexpectations of the Winnipeg travelers through superior customerservice and by providing the best merchandise assortment for thebest value."

SSP Canada is a division of SSP, the leading dedicated operator offood and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide. SSP hasover 60 years experience in the industry and 26,000 employeesacross 31 countries serving millions of customers every week.

SSP's approach to brands is rooted in food and travel expertise.Their Global Traveler Research Program is the most comprehensivemulti layered piece of research ever undertaken in the travelmarketplace and designed to understand the needs, habits andbehaviors of the traveling consumer. SSP's brand and conceptstrategy is driven by their unique ability to combine consumerinsights with their own specialist operations experience in travel.

SSP's location development model identifies best fit brands andhelps them expertly craft tailored brand portfolios for eachairport.

Named "Best Airport Retailer" for the past 13 consecutive years byAirport Revenue News, and "Retailer with the Highest Regard forCustomer Service" for 12 years, The Paradies Shops was establishedin 1960. A family-owned business, The Paradies Shops operates morethan 450 stores in over 70 airports across the United States andCanada. With extensive experience in operating both local andnational brands, to include CNBC News, PGA TOUR Shops, BrooksBrothers, Brighton Collectibles, Harley-Davidson, and The New YorkTimes Bookstores, The Paradies Shops maintains a substantialpresence as one of the largest airport retailers. Additionally, TheParadies Shops operates several hotel properties and the retailprogram for the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium,located in Atlanta.

Winnipeg Airports Authority is a non-share capital corporationresponsible for the management and operation of Winnipeg JamesArmstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliatebusinesses. All surplus revenue over expenses is reinvested by WAAback into the community, primarily through airport developmentprojects. WAA is self sufficient with taxpayers not directlyinvolved in financing airport site redevelopment which is beingpaid through Airport Improvement Fees (AIF).

Winnipeg Airports Authority serves our region by providing value toour customers and community. A source of pride for our community,we strive to be a leader in its growth and development.

-0- 10/10/2008 /For further information: Christine Alongi,Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Winnipeg AirportsAuthority Inc, 24 Hour Media Line: (204) 992-2791, www.waa.ca;Bobbi Passavanti, Managing Director - Marketing & Communications,The Paradies Shops, (404) 494-3428 office, (404) 307-3860 mobile,www.theparadiesshops.com; Darleen Nascimento, Communications & PRManager, SSP America, The Food Travel Experts, Direct (703)723-5418, Mobile (703) 462-4699, www.foodtravelexperts.com/ CO:Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.

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