GMR Hyderabad International Airport awards bookstore concessions

Hyderabad, India - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which is developing the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has selected Odyssey India Ltd for setting up a bookstore in the new airport. The concessional agreement with this book retailer, belonging to the Deccan Chronicle Group, is for three-years starting from the airport launch in March 2008.

Odyssey has been selected the preferred bidder based on both technical and financial evaluations, such as its background, network of operations in India, proposed categories of merchandise for the bookstore outlets and concept planned for this outlet.

As per the contract, Odyssey will set up and operate the bookstore of its Company in the Passenger Terminal Building - International Departure area - in the airport, spread over an area of 42 sq. meters. Odyssey is expected to complete the interior fit out works before the end of December 2007, and start its operations by February 01, 2008.

Odyssey will offer an extensive range of newspapers, magazines, books, music and movies providing an undisturbed and pleasurable shopping experience in a friendly ambience with colourful and vibrant spaces.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. T Srinagesh, COO — GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd said "We are sure Odyssey being a renowned book retailer will offer the top-class shopping experience to the air-travelers in the new international airport in line with our vision of providing the world-class airport experience."

Earlier in the month, GHIAL awarded the retail bookstore concession for the Passenger Terminal Building - Domestic Departure and Arrivals, to Landmark. As per the contract, Landmark will set up and operate the bookstore, covering approximately an area of 80 sqm, by February 01, 2007. Landmark will offer an extensive range of newspapers, magazines, books, music and movies. The agreement is for a three-year period starting from the Airport opening date.