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Out Now! BONUS 20th Anniversary Issue
The current issue of Airport Experience News offers a retrospective look at the world of airport concessions over the past 20 years. Conceived in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Airport Experience Conference, this special issue includes remembrances and observations on how the airport concessions industry has evolved. We also look at the changing landscape for the ACDBE program, the advent of common-use lounges and ramp up of services in airports, and the innovations in design over the past two decades.
Rhawie Promoted At MAC
Isabella Rhawie has been selected as the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) director of concessions and business development within the organization’s newly renamed Revenue and Business Development division. Elevated from the assistant director role, Rhawie...
AVPorts Wins VI Airports Contract
VIports Partners, the Aecon-led consortium that includes AVPorts, was selected by the U.S. Virgin Island Port Authority (VIPA) to redevelop the Cyril King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas and the Henry Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix, both in the Virgin Islands. The...
Team Named To Develop Art, Signage For JFK NTO
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) and Arup today announced the team that will deliver the art, branding, and digital experience program for The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Arup-led team is tasked...
LAWA Makes Key Appointments
Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA), which oversees Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), announced three new appointments. Marla Bleavins has been named chief airport administrative officer, while Robert Lowe is chief people and culture officer, and Becca Doten is...
WH Smith NA Opens Three Stores At YYC
WH Smith North America has opened three retail locations at Calgary International Airport (YYC): Elbow River Exchange, Frontier Provisions and InMotion. Elbow River Exchange is a tribute to the significant role of the Elbow River and the Indigenous heritage in the...
YVR, BC Province Partner On Sustainability Effort
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has partnered with the British Columbia government in an effort aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British...
FAA Awards $110M To 70 U.S. Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $110 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to more than 70 airports across the U.S. for projects that increase safety and expand capacity. The $110 million includes 74 grants to airports in 32...
STL Adds Self-Serve Pizza Kiosk
St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s (STL) Terminal 2 (T2) has added Crushed Red Buy & Fly, a self-serve, grab-and-go café that features a selection of Crushed Red’s Urban Crafted Salads and Folded Flats, and a self-serve pizza kiosk. Located in STL Terminal...
IAH United Get City Funding Toward Terminal B Expansion
The Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance to allocate $150 million from the city’s airport construction fund as part of a Memorandum of Agreement with United Airlines on the expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). United...
LIT Director Malinowski Passes
Bryan Malinowski, executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, has passed away, announced Bill Walker, chair of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission: "With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our executive director Bryan Malinowski,”...
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In This Issue
Airport Concessions Evolve Dramatically
20 Years of the AX Conference
ACDBEs Thrive as Attention Turns to Local Brands
20 Years of the AX Conference
Lounges, Passenger Services Make Big Inroads
20 Years of the AX Conference
Concession Design Evolves, But Costs are Burdensome
20 Years of the AX Conference
Past AX Conferences – In Pictures
20 Years of the AX Conference
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