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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.
Topeka’s Billard Airport Announces New Restaurant
Officials at Topeka’s Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) have revealed its latest concessions concept: a Cajun- and Creole-themed restaurant set to open this summer. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) approved proposals for Sky Restaurant Holdings...
Jacksonville International Airport Announces Groundbreaking for Concourse B Expansion
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on May 10 to kick off Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)’s Concourse B expansion project. U.S. representatives Aaron Bean and John Rutherford as well as Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO...
YVR Introduces New Training Initiatives to Support Neurodiverse Travelers
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) have announced two new initiatives designed to support neurodiverse travelers. Hoping to ease the high-stress elements of navigating an airport, YVR, PAFN and autistic advocacy...
SFO Now Serving Up Vietnamese Coffee Brand
Travelers passing through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) now have the option to try Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee at the airport’s grab-and-go market, Pronto. The locally-focused retailer, operated by Elevate Gourmet Brands, has added Daybreak to its lineup...
JFK Touts Record MWBE Participation
A record $2.3 billion in contracts have been awarded to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) for the redevelopment of John Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York Governor Kathy Hochul.  With construction of new airport facilities fully...
AUS Breaks Ground on $241 Million-Dollar Terminal 3 Expansion Project
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and architectural partner Gensler broke ground last Monday on the latest phase of the airport’s multi-year Journey with AUS expansion program. The approximately $241 million-dollar West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3...
Paradies Lagardère Partners with Eco-friendly Manufacturer Nimble to Sell Sustainable Travel Tech
Concessionnaire Paradies Lagardère will now offer travelers carbon-neutral, easily recyclable travel tech accessories from sustainable manufacturer Nimble. Products from the tech company — which produces popular travel must-haves like charging cables, power banks,...
NTO Shares ACDBE Partnership Opportunities
Stakeholders in the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport shared ACDBE concessions opportunities in a recent outreach event.  Alex Solomon, director of leasing for Unibail Rodamco Westfield gave participants an overview of the upcoming...
DOT Announces $76 Million In Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s...
SSP Opens Mi Casa Cantina At ONT
SSP America has opened Mi Casa Cantina restaurant at Ontario International Airport (ONT). Located in Terminal 4, Mi Casa Cantina offers ONT travelers original, authentic and innovative Mexican cuisine in a lively environment. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and...
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Complete Guide to AXC 2024
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