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2025 ACDBE of Distinction: Onsite Retailers

Editor’s Note: Airport Experience News launched the ACDBE of Distinction awards in 2024 to honor small, Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises-certified firms that excel in their field. The program continues this year. Onsite Retailers, owned by Sandy...

SFO Opens SF Eats Food Hall

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has unveiled a new food hall. The SF Eats Food Hall, located inside Harvey Milk Terminal 1, is operated by Paradies Lagardère and features airport outposts of health-forward casual eatery Ktiava; award-winning cocktail bar...

LAS Director To Retire

Clark County Department of Aviation (CCDOA) Director Rosemary Vassiliadis has announced her retirement. Vassiliadis, who has worked for the CCDOA for 28 years, was appointed its first female director in 2013, following nearly 16 years as deputy director and previous...

2025 ACDBE of Distinction: PLENTY Mercantile

Editor’s Note: Airport Experience News launched the ACDBE of Distinction awards in 2024 to honor small, Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises-certified firms that excel in their field. The program continues this year. PLENTY Mercantile, owned by Traci...

2025 ACDBE of Distinction: Concord Collective

Editor’s Note: Airport Experience News launched the ACDBE of Distinction awards in 2024 to honor small, Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises-certified firms that excel in their field. The program continues this year. Greg Plummer, founder of Concord...

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JFK NTO To Open Centralized Logistics Hub

JFK NTO To Open Centralized Logistics Hub

The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and JCM Business Solutions are partnering to build a new centralized logistics hub. The 83,500-square-foot JCM Logistics Complex, set to open by the end of 2025, is designed to manage, screen...

AUS Completes International Arrivals Improvements Project

AUS Completes International Arrivals Improvements Project

Leaders at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the completion of the International Arrivals Improvements Project, part of the widespanning Journey With AUS expansion program. The $13.8-million International Arrivals Improvements Project, designed...

OAK Opens Three Stores In Terminal 1

OAK Opens Three Stores In Terminal 1

Oakland International Airport (OAK)’s Terminal 1 will now offer travelers three new locally focused retail stores. These include Roll East, a news and convenience store featuring locally sourced snacks, beverages, souvenirs and travel accessories operated by Marshall...

Airport Dimensions Opens ‘The Club GRR’ Lounge

Airport Dimensions Opens ‘The Club GRR’ Lounge

Airport Dimensions has opened a new lounge at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). The Club GRR, located in the airport’s recently expanded $110-million Concourse A, features a 3,428-square-foot space with floor-to-ceiling views of the campus; MillerKnoll...

DTW Opens Cask & Craft

DTW Opens Cask & Craft

Airport leaders from Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) and representatives from Delaware North gathered recently to celebrate the opening of locally focused Cask & Craft Local Spirits + Bites at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Cask &...

JFK Millennium Partners and Port Authority Mark JFK T6 Milestone

JFK Millennium Partners and Port Authority Mark JFK T6 Milestone

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) celebrated the completion of the new terminal’s “curtain wall” enclosure. T6, which is scheduled to open its first...

Dufry Opens New Duty-Free Store At YYZ

Dufry Opens New Duty-Free Store At YYZ

Retailer Dufry (Avolta) has opened a new duty-free store at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Located in Terminal 3, the 1,851-square-foot Toronto Duty Free offers travelers a curated assortment of Canadian-made products, including Peller Estates wine,...

SRQ Opens Mattison’s City Grille

SRQ Opens Mattison’s City Grille

Travelers passing through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) can now enjoy local flavors from the newly opened Mattison’s City Grille in Concourse B. Operated by Paradies Lagardère, the SRQ outpost of Mattison’s features signature breakfast, lunch and...

Federal Donuts & Chicken Opens At PHL

Federal Donuts & Chicken Opens At PHL

Local favorite Federal Donuts & Chicken has opened at Philadelphia International AIrport (PHL). The airport outpost, part of PHL’s “Founded in Philly” initiative and located in the Terminal B/C connector, will offer the brand’s signature twice-fried chicken, fresh...

Cooley Named Humboldt County Director Of Aviation

Cooley Named Humboldt County Director Of Aviation

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation has named Ryan Cooley its next director of aviation. Cooley, who began his role on June 9, will be responsible for managing operations, development and long-term planning at Humboldt County’s six airports. Prior to joining...

PHX Names Malik Assistant Aviation Director

PHX Names Malik Assistant Aviation Director

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has named Daver Malik as its next assistant aviation director and chief development officer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Malik, who currently serves as PHX’s assistant chief information officer, will manage...

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JFK NTO To Open Centralized Logistics Hub

JFK NTO To Open Centralized Logistics Hub

The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and JCM Business Solutions are partnering to build a new centralized logistics hub. The 83,500-square-foot JCM Logistics Complex, set to open by the end of 2025, is designed to manage, screen...

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OAK Opens Three Stores In Terminal 1

OAK Opens Three Stores In Terminal 1

Oakland International Airport (OAK)’s Terminal 1 will now offer travelers three new locally focused retail stores. These include Roll East, a news and convenience store featuring locally sourced snacks, beverages, souvenirs and travel accessories operated by Marshall...

read more
DTW Opens Cask & Craft

DTW Opens Cask & Craft

Airport leaders from Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) and representatives from Delaware North gathered recently to celebrate the opening of locally focused Cask & Craft Local Spirits + Bites at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Cask &...

read more
Dufry Opens New Duty-Free Store At YYZ

Dufry Opens New Duty-Free Store At YYZ

Retailer Dufry (Avolta) has opened a new duty-free store at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Located in Terminal 3, the 1,851-square-foot Toronto Duty Free offers travelers a curated assortment of Canadian-made products, including Peller Estates wine,...

read more
SRQ Opens Mattison’s City Grille

SRQ Opens Mattison’s City Grille

Travelers passing through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) can now enjoy local flavors from the newly opened Mattison’s City Grille in Concourse B. Operated by Paradies Lagardère, the SRQ outpost of Mattison’s features signature breakfast, lunch and...

read more
Federal Donuts & Chicken Opens At PHL

Federal Donuts & Chicken Opens At PHL

Local favorite Federal Donuts & Chicken has opened at Philadelphia International AIrport (PHL). The airport outpost, part of PHL’s “Founded in Philly” initiative and located in the Terminal B/C connector, will offer the brand’s signature twice-fried chicken, fresh...

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