Do&Co

Do&Co
Name	Do&Co
Type	Public (AG)
Founded	1981
Founder	Attila Doğudan
Headquarters	Vienna, Austria
Industry	Hospitality, Catering, Airline Catering, Event Catering
Products	Airline catering, catering for events, restaurant operations, lounges

Do&Co

Do&Co is an Austrian hospitality and catering company founded in 1981 that provides premium airline catering, event catering, restaurant management, and airport lounge services. The company operates internationally with a presence across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, serving major airlines, sports events, cultural institutions, and corporate clients. Its operations intersect with high-profile partners and global venues across aviation, hospitality, and events sectors.

History

Do&Co was established by entrepreneur Attila Doğudan in Vienna during the early 1980s amid a restructuring of European aviation and hospitality markets influenced by entities such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, and Alitalia. Expansion in the 1990s and 2000s coincided with growth in international aviation hubs including Vienna International Airport, Heathrow Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Dubai International Airport, and Istanbul Airport, and involved contracts with carriers like Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Strategic moves included partnerships and concessions at venues such as Wembley Stadium, Allianz Arena, Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Madison Square Garden, and integrations with event organizers including UEFA, FIFA, International Olympic Committee, and Formula One. Corporate milestones paralleled regulatory and market shifts influenced by institutions such as the European Union, International Air Transport Association, World Health Organization, and financial markets like the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Business Operations

Do&Co's business operations span airline catering, event and stadium concessions, airport lounges, and restaurant concepts, interacting with major industry players such as Star Alliance, OneWorld, SkyTeam, Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Accor, and foodservice suppliers like Compass Group, Sodexo, and Elior Group. Its client roster has included national carriers and private operators such as Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qantas, Air India, Swiss International Air Lines, and Delta Air Lines, as well as collaborations with venue operators including AEG, Live Nation, ASM Global, and Populous. Operational logistics integrate with global supply chains involving companies like DHL, UPS, Kuehne + Nagel, and regulatory coordination with authorities including European Commission agencies and Federal Aviation Administration standards.

Catering Services

Do&Co provides inflight catering, lounge services, VIP hospitality, tournament and event catering, and bespoke culinary programs, supplying menus that reflect partnerships with chefs and culinary institutions such as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Alain Ducasse, Heston Blumenthal, and culinary competitions like Bocuse d'Or. Event work covers major sports and cultural events linked to organizations such as FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, Wimbledon Championships, Olympic Games, Cannes Film Festival, and concert tours by artists represented by Live Nation and AEG Presents. For inflight operations, Do&Co coordinates with airline alliances and airport ground handlers including Swissport, Menzies Aviation, and security standards from bodies like ICAO and IATA.

Corporate Structure and Ownership

Do&Co is publicly listed and its ownership structure involves institutional investors, family holdings, and market participants on exchanges such as the Vienna Stock Exchange. Governance aligns with Austrian corporate law and oversight by regulators including the Austrian Financial Market Authority and reporting frameworks similar to IFRS standards. The company has engaged in joint ventures and partnerships with regional operators and investors comparable to transactions seen among peers like Compass Group, Sodexo, Gategroup, and private equity firms analogous to CVC Capital Partners and KKR in related sectors.

Financial Performance

Financial performance for Do&Co reflects revenue streams from airline contracts, event concessions, and hospitality venues, subject to volatility tied to global travel trends, major sporting cycles, and economic conditions influenced by entities such as International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and market indices like the ATX and Euro Stoxx 50. Revenue and profitability trends mirror disruptions seen across the sector during events including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical crises involving regions served like Middle East, Ukraine, and recovery phases propelled by demand resurgences across carriers such as Turkish Airlines and hospitality rebounds similar to Airbnb and Booking.com trends. Financial reporting is compared by analysts to peers like Gategroup and LSG Sky Chefs in metrics such as EBITDA, operating margin, and cash flow.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Do&Co undertakes CSR and sustainability initiatives addressing food waste reduction, sustainable sourcing, packaging, and emissions, aligning with frameworks from organizations such as the United Nations, UN Global Compact, European Green Deal, and certification bodies like ISO and BRC Global Standards. Sustainability efforts intersect with supply chain partners including agricultural producers linked to standards promoted by Fairtrade International, Rainforest Alliance, and industry coalitions similar to Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiatives and corporate programs promoted by World Wildlife Fund and Carbon Trust. Waste management, energy efficiency, and labor practices are benchmarked against peers such as Compass Group and Sodexo and scrutinized by stakeholders including investors, NGOs, and regulatory bodies.

Awards and Recognition

Do&Co and its executives have received industry awards and recognition from hospitality and aviation bodies comparable to accolades from World Travel Awards, Airline Catering Awards, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, and hospitality guides such as Michelin Guide mentions for associated restaurants. The company’s event and airline catering quality has been highlighted by industry trade fairs and conferences like IFE (International Flight Services Association), WTM (World Travel Market), and Host Milano where peers including Gategroup and LSG Sky Chefs also compete for honors.

Category:Hospitality companies of Austria Category:Catering companies Category:Companies established in 1981