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Session 6: The Concessions Profitability Factor: Mitigating Costs In A High-Wage, Inflationary Environment

Profitability in the airport concessions industry was challenging pre-pandemic, but operators say the post-pandemic environment is even more difficult. Rising costs for labor, build-outs and other capital expenses are squeezing the bottom line. This panel will discuss best practices for maximizing profitability while also assessing if and how wholesale changes to concessions contracts are warranted.

Moderator: Yasmin Sheriff, Principal & Managing Director, Strategy Maven

Panelists:
Tosin Kasali, Vice President, Business Development, HMSHost by Avolta; Patrick Murray, Deputy CEO, SSP America; Carlos Ruiz, Director of Commercial Management, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport; Brad Wolfe, Commercial Manager, Salt Lake City International Airport

General Session Room sponsored by Inspire Brands

April 3 @ 13:30
13:30 — 14:45 (1h 15′)

Texas A/B