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Hudson To Open Six Stores At PIT
Avolta brand Hudson announced plans to open six new retail stores at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), as part of its new, seven-year contract with the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Hudson currently operates several specialty retail and duty-free concepts...
MSP Expands Security Line Program
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is expanding its security line reservation program to a new terminal. MSP Reserve, a free, online reservation program, allows passengers to book a specific time slot to pass through TSA. The service will be available in...
Tailwind Concessions Acquires Oakwell, Kind Hospitality
North Carolina-based Tailwind Concessions announced the acquisition of a Florida-based regional airport concessionaire and, separately, four food and beverage concessions located at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Tailwind acquired Oakwells, a Winter Park-based...
MSP Earns New ACI-NA Carbon Accreditation
The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has recognized Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for its sustainability work, awarding the airport a Level 3 designation in its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. The ACI-NA Airport...
DEN Launches Meow Wolf Kiosk
Denver International Airport (DEN) celebrated the opening of its latest retail kiosk from immersive entertainment and experience company Meow Wolf. The kiosk, located in Concourse C, will offer travelers exclusive Meow Wolf-branded merchandise, apparel, toys, water...
YVR Opens Lee’s Donuts
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the opening of a new airport outpost of Lee’s Donuts, a Vancouver-based mom-and-pop bakery founded in 1979. The new YVR Lee’s Donuts, located near Gate B14, will be operated by WH Smith North America and will also...
PSP Opens Cactus To Clouds Bar and Restaurant
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has opened its latest eatery, Cactus to Clouds bar and restaurant. The mid-century modern-themed eatery located in the airport’s Sonny Bono Concourse atrium will be operated by concessionaire Paradies Lagardère. Cactus to...
HMSHost Opens “Vegas Born” Restaurant At LAS
HMSHost (part of the Avolta family of brands) has launched a new, NHL-themed full-service restaurant and bar at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Vegas Born, now open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight at the airport’s Gate D52, will celebrate the city’s...
Paradies Lagardère Names New VP Of Dining
Paradies Lagardère has named Marie Grimm as its new vice president of dining operations. An industry veteran with over two decades of experience, Grimm will be responsible for managing the concessionaire’s dining division, which includes over 225 restaurants across 40...
Airport Dimensions Appoints New SVP Of Partnerships
Airport Dimensions has appointed Daniel Tárrega its new senior vice president of partnerships. Tárrega will lead the lounge operator’s partnership with Chase bank and the growth of the Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club. Tárrega arrives to Airport Dimensions after...
MCI To Add An Escape Lounge
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) will open an Escape Lounge by CAVU at the terminal this winter. Located on Concourse A near gate 5, the lounge will be open to all MCI travelers, regardless of airline, status or card in hand. The pay-per-visit lounge will offer...
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GRR Earns ACI-NA Carbon Accreditation
The Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program has recognized Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) with a Level 2 designation. GRR has earned a Level 2 accreditation for its work to reduce carbon emissions through initiatives...
ReachTV Launches Airport Weather Reports
Airport entertainment network ReachTV has partnered with The Weather Company to launch a new, hyperlocal airport weather forecast program. ReachTV and The Weather Company’s Weather Channel will provide customized, one minute travel forecasts informing passengers of...
Hudson, Plum Market Tapped For OMA Concessions
The Omaha Airport Authority has approved 19 new concessions leases for the future terminal at Eppley Airfield. Hudson and Plum Market will each lead joint ventures that include Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. In total, three...
OAK Earns New ACI-NA Carbon Accreditation
The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has recognized San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) with a Level 3 designation in its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. OAK, operated by the Port of Oakland, received the distinction...
Dave’s Hot Chicken To Open at LAS
A new Dave’s Hot Chicken location will open at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The national “Nashville style” hot chicken brand announced a signed agreement to develop a LAS location set to open in early 2025. The new outpost will be operated by...
CLT to Open Phase II Expansion
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will unveil the next phase of its Destination CLT project on September 17. The $241 million Phase II of the Concourse A Expansion, designed by Perkins+Will and C Design and constructed by joint venture JE Dunn and...
Hudson To Open Six Stores At PIT
Avolta brand Hudson announced plans to open six new retail stores at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), as part of its new, seven-year contract with the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Hudson currently operates several specialty retail and duty-free concepts...
MSP Expands Security Line Program
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is expanding its security line reservation program to a new terminal. MSP Reserve, a free, online reservation program, allows passengers to book a specific time slot to pass through TSA. The service will be available in...
Tailwind Concessions Acquires Oakwell, Kind Hospitality
North Carolina-based Tailwind Concessions announced the acquisition of a Florida-based regional airport concessionaire and, separately, four food and beverage concessions located at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Tailwind acquired Oakwells, a Winter Park-based...
MSP Earns New ACI-NA Carbon Accreditation
The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has recognized Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for its sustainability work, awarding the airport a Level 3 designation in its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. The ACI-NA Airport...
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