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Hudson is introducing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) vending machines and a custom-designed line of health and safety offerings at North American airports beginning in the coming weeks. Hudson said it will have the vending machines in pre-security locations at 27...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its revised financial outlook for the global air transport industry in 2020 predicting that airlines are expected to lose $84.3 billion for a net profit margin of -20.1 percent this year. The forecast...

Denver International Airport (DEN) this week announced a strategic partnership with biometric technology company Daon to launch a pilot program this summer to create contactless solutions to boost traveler confidence throughout the airport experience. Using Daon’s...

The XpresSpa Group announced it is partnering with marketing and wellness agency HyperPointe to extend its XpresCheck COVID-19 screening and testing service to airports across the U.S. The new partnership follows the announcement last month that the XpresSpa Group...

Tampa International Airport (TPA) announced plans to defer or delete roughly $900 million in projects over the next four to five years, including the 16-gate Airside D, which was set to open in 2024. The $690-million, 16-gate Airside D terminal for both domestic and...

Innovative Vending Solutions (IVS), operator of Relax & Recharge commercial massage chairs, has acquired the intellectual property portfolio and assets of Salt Lake City-based Ozio, makers of commercial massage chairs. IVS also announced plans to add compelling,...

In a merger of WHSmith divisions, InMotion Entertainment and Marshall Retail Group (MRG) are joining forces and will now be headquartered at MRG’s Las Vegas offices. InMotion is the leading portable electronics retailer in US airports with more than 120 locations,...

Denver International Airport (DEN) this week launched a year-long pilot program with Avail Car Share to give passengers an alternate way to and from the airport. Under the program, the first for a major U.S. airport,  car owners can schedule to share their vehicle and...

Concessionaire Paradies Lagardère this week unveiled its new “MORE” marketing and service initiative to highlight how the company is readying for the re-emergence of leisure and business travel with a  comprehensive plan that adheres to local guidelines and features...

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) said concessionaires will be required to develop their own detailed social distancing, sanitation and other procedures under airport guidelines as part of the new, multi-phase [email protected] strategy. Included in the general...